Navigate the new realities of supply chains in a post-COVID world in this enlightening episode of the GAINS On podcast. Join host Joe Davis and special guest Sean Gildea, VP North America Sales at GAINS, as they dissect the evolving challenges and opportunities in supply chain management since the pandemic. Discover how businesses are adapting to changing landscapes, rethinking strategies, and the importance of a holistic approach to supply chain optimization.

Topics Covered:

The Post-COVID Supply Chain Landscape: Insights into how supply chains have been reshaped by recent global events.

Holistic Supply Chain Management: The necessity of looking beyond demand planning to include network design, inventory planning, and more.

The Interconnected Nature of Supply Chains: Understanding the criticality of every component, from high-level planning to ground operations.

Three Reasons You Should Listen:

1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management in the post-COVID era.
2. Learn about the broader implications of supply chain decisions on business operations.
3. Hear expert insights on effective strategies for navigating current and future supply chain challenges.

Don’t miss this in-depth exploration of supply chain management in a world transformed by COVID-19. Tune in to GAINS On for valuable perspectives that can help steer your business through any challenging time.

Dive into the transformative world of automation in supply chains in this insightful episode of GAINS On. Join host Joe Davis and special guest Steve Arvis, Senior Director of Solutions Consulting at GAINS, as they unravel the critical role of automation in successfully managing your supply chain. Discover how automation isn’t replacing human strategic roles but is supporting and enhancing them.

Topics Covered:

• The Role of Automation in Supply Chain: Understanding its supportive nature in enhancing strategic decision-making.
• Building Trust: Discover the importance of gradual trust-building in automation adoption.
• Managing by Exception: How to leverage automation for repetitive and time-sensitive tasks while retaining human oversight for complex decisions.
• Incrementalism: The practicalities of adopting automation in manageable steps, ensuring effective integration into existing processes.

Three Reasons You Should Listen:

1. Gain insights into the nuanced interplay between technology and human intuition in supply chain management.
2. Understand the incremental approach to adopting automation, mitigating risks while maximizing benefits.
3. Learn from real-world examples and expert perspectives on effectively integrating automation into supply chain processes.

You don’t want to miss this episode of GAINS On for a compelling discussion on balancing technological advancements with human expertise. So tune in for an enriching journey through the dynamics of automation and its impact on the future of supply chain management.

Explore the complex world of supply chain maturity on this episode of GAINS On. Guided by the expertise of industry luminaries Amber Salley and Jeff Metersky, we explore how technology adoption drives an organization’s journey towards achieving optimal supply chain maturity.

Topics Covered:

• Defining Supply Chain Maturity: What it means and why it’s crucial in today’s business landscape.
• Tech Adoption in the Supply Chain: From automated decision-making to real-time analytics.
• Human Judgment in Tech-Evolved Supply Chains: The balance between machine outputs and human expertise.
• Paradigm Shifts: From planners resisting machine recommendations to embracing tech advancements in decision-making.

Why Should You Listen?

• Understand the pivotal importance of achieving supply chain maturity in a technologically advanced landscape.
• Learn from insights shared by industry leaders fresh from the 2023 Game On GAINS Summit.
• Explore the synergy between advanced technology and human expertise in evolving supply chains.
• Delve into the challenges and solutions on the path to mature, tech-driven supply chain processes.

Gear up for a deep dive into the transformational journey of achieving supply chain maturity. Join us and unlock the strategies and insights crucial for your business’s evolution. Don’t miss out!