Press Release
Hagemeyer US Selects Inventory Software GAINS
Melbourne, 2 March 2006
Hagemeyer North America has chosen demand and supply chain planning system GAINS to profit optimise
their U.S. supply chain. Hagemeyer North America is a leading value-added B2B distributor of products and
services with hundreds of locations across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Hagemeyer chose the user-friendly inventory software GAINS solution because of its ability to optimise costs and service levels,
handle millions of items, and forecast slow-moving lines.
Bruce Lodge Hagemeyer’s U.S. Director of Inventory Management said:
“We are looking to GAINS to help us maintain our already high service levels but with greater efficiency and
less inventory. GAINS will also enable us to reduce our workload in planning, purchasing, and warehousing
operations.”
Hagemeyer, already a leader in the distribution industry, recognised additional areas for improvement in
optimising their supply chain, including inventory sharing and cross docking. They selected the GAINS solution
to address these areas, and help take their supply chain to the next level.
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About Hagemeyer
With sales in excess of US$1.5 billion, Hagemeyer is a business-to-business distributor of services and
products focusing on the industrial MRO (Maintenance Repair and Overhaul), safety and electrical markets
with 400 plus locations throughout North America. www.hagemeyerna.com
About GAINS
GAINS is a ‘best-of-breed’ demand, inventory and supply chain planning and optimisation system. GAINS’
unique planning capabilities enable businesses to optimally balance the 4 C’s - Capital, Costs, Capacity and
Customer service levels. GAINS enables management by exception and provides powerful, fact based decision
support at the strategic, tactical and operational levels. GAINS is a time-tested solution with the proven ability
to rapidly deliver results and create additional value within the supply chain.
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About GRA
GRA is an expert supply chain consulting firm specialising in demand, inventory and supply chain optimisation. We combine expert knowledge with best-of-breed planning and optimisation systems to take your supply chain to the next level. Our experience is your experience, and we work side-by-side with our clients to ensure change is successful and benefits are sustainable. Guaranteed results are typically delivered within 8-12 weeks, and we aim for a minimum 3:1 ROI.
