390: Achieve Real Results And Innovate For The Future, with GAINS

Dave Shrager of GAINS debunks supply chain myths & talks about the disconnect between tech & results, continuous change & why businesses need to find their why. 

[07.13] An introduction to Dave, his background, and his role at GAINS.

[09.06] Why many organizations are still struggling when it comes to investing in technology, and the ongoing challenge of finding the ‘why’.

[11.09] A recent report claims that 83% of executives say their supply chain tech investments haven’t delivered the expected results; the disconnect between the technology available on the market and the outcomes it delivers; and why vendors have to share the blame.

[15.09] The challenges of complex testing environments for smaller businesses; the importance of changing mindsets when it comes to transformation and what it means for your business; and why every organization needs to come back to the ‘why’.

[20.14] Debunking ‘truths’ that supply chain professionals hold dear – from ‘desperately seeking certainty’ and why there are no right answers, to whether or not any company has just one supply chain and why all businesses deserve world-class software.

[30.28] What decision engineering and composability mean, and how GAINS are using these concepts to help clients.

[35.06] How the right technology can help with effective inventory management and provide a competitive advantage.

[37.04] Why GAINS is equipped to lead the market in a new direction, and the importance of combining tribal knowledge with new innovation in business.

[44.52] From making a difference to pursuing success, what Dave is excited about for 2024.