This week, GAINS’ Jeff Metersky joins the series to dive into their innovative supply chain design product, whilst covering several crucial topics, including the current state of supply chains and the need for a radical shift in thinking to address modern challenges. Throughout, he emphasizes the importance of integrating design and planning processes, moving beyond traditional concepts and terminologies, and adopting a cohesive approach to supply chain management. Together, we touch on the necessity of embracing new technologies and methodologies to tackle contemporary supply chain challenges.

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Guest: Jeff Metersky, GAINS 

Jeff is the Vice President of Strategic Solutions at GAINS. In his role, Jeff focuses on addressing the complexities of the modern business environment, which is often described using the acronym VUCA—Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity. He is an advocate for the idea that uncertainty is a normal business condition and that businesses must adapt to this reality rather than expecting a return to a “normal” state. Jeff’s leadership and expertise are instrumental in guiding GAINS’s strategic approach to supply chain design, leveraging advanced simulation, AI/ML, and decision automation to ensure that GAINS’s solutions are effectively meeting the varied needs of our customers.

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Host: Richard Howells, SAP

Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.

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Learn more about transforming your supply chain design & how to bring out your best.  

• SAP Supply Chain Management





• SAP Insights: Supply Chain





• GAINS On Podcast Episode 1: The Next Supply Chain Crisis with Jeff Metersky





• Blog: Can We Please Stop Using “New Normal” by Jeff Metersky





• Overcoming Data Pitfalls for Reliable Supply Chain Network Design

GAINSystems supply chain design product stands out as a cloud-native solution purpose built on a hyperscale cloud platform, avoiding the limitations of legacy systems. It offers unique features such as direct database access for power users, enabling seamless data manipulation within the environment. The product also incorporates advanced visualization and analytics capabilities, allowing users to perform comprehensive scenario analysis without leaving the platform. With its emphasis on multi-user collaboration, support for multiple solver technologies, and a forward-thinking approach to managing variability and uncertainty in supply chains, GAINSystems is positioning itself at the forefront of supply chain design innovation.

 Discover more about our latest innovations and stay updated by visiting our website at www.gainsysetms.com. Don’t miss out on exclusive insights and updates, including our new whitepaper titled Navigating the Future: Three Paradigm Shifts in Supply Chain Design You Can’t Ignore.

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