Released on: February 25, 2008, 6:09 pm

Press Release Author: Rebecca Manjra / GRA

Industry: Management

Press Release Summary: Mitre 10, Super Cheap Auto, Atlas Speciality Metals,
Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety (Blackwoods) and Honda (Motor Vehicle) Australia
have all recently implemented GRA's demand, inventory, supply chain planning and
optimisation tool, GAINS.

Press Release Body: Mitre 10, Super Cheap Auto, Atlas Speciality Metals, Wesfarmers
Industrial and Safety (Blackwoods) and Honda (Motor Vehicle) Australia have all
recently implemented GRA's demand, inventory, supply chain planning and optimisation
tool, GAINS.

GRA is an expert Australian supply chain consulting firm specialising in demand,
inventory and supply chain optimisation.

GRA Partner, Carter McNabb says \"GRA is increasingly finding companies are under
intense pressure to reduce operating costs and increase cash flow to gain a
competitive edge. One obvious way to achieve this is to reduce inventories, but the
key is to do it whilst simultaneously improving service levels.\"

Typically companies seeking an advanced planning and forecasting system are engaging
in lengthy tendering processes to test and assess which tool is right for their
organisation. \"GRA's forecasting and planning tool GAINS is the most powerful in its
class,\" McNabb says.

\"The outstanding results our clients have achieved with significant inventory
reductions, reduced operating costs and increased service levels is testament to the
tool's ability. These results have generated a strong level of interest in GAINS'
unparalleled capabilities.\"

\"On the surface other tools may appear to have similar functions, but GAINS has been
developed and proven by a team of experts over the last three decades and is in a
class of its own,\" he says.

\"Much of GRA's success comes from our proven methodologies for quickly delivering
quantifiable and sustainable improvements in inventory, cost and service level
performance.\"

\"We achieve this by maintaining a highly practical approach to implementation that
ensures results are delivered by working closely with our clients.\"

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.

GRA combines expert knowledge with best-of-breed planning and optimisation systems.
GRA works side-by-side with clients to ensure change is successful and benefits are
sustainable. Guaranteed results are typically delivered within 8-12 weeks, including
delivering a minimum 3:1 ROI.

For more information visit www.gra.net.au


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