Atkan announces the launch of GAIN (Global Anaplan Implementation Network)
Global Anaplan Implementation Network (GAIN) launch brings specialized Connected Planning expertise to global organizations.
Leading Anaplan specialists unite to deliver deep technical expertise and local market knowledge at global scale.
PARIS, MINNEAPOLIS, LONDON, October 24, 2024 – Today marks the launch of the Global Anaplan Implementation Network (GAIN), an alliance of specialized Anaplan consulting firms designed to provide organizations with seamless access to deep Connected Planning expertise across all their operational territories. The alliance brings together dedicated Anaplan specialists – Atkan, Fidenda, Planingo, Twelve Consulting, VennCubed, and Zooss Consulting – creating a global network covering Europe, North and South America, Africa, Asia and Australia.
For global enterprises implementing Connected Planning solutions to connect critical business functions like Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, and HR, GAIN represents a new model for accessing specialized expertise.
By decompartmentalizing departments and enabling real-time collaboration on forecasting, planning and decision-making, companies can significantly improve their operational efficiency and agility by adopting the Anaplan platform.
The alliance combines the focused, technical depth of specialist firms with extensive geographical reach, enabling multinational organizations to work with dedicated Anaplan experts who understand both local market dynamics and global implementation requirements.
“Global organizations implementing Anaplan increasingly need seamless access to specialized expertise across all their operational territories, GAIN provides exactly that – the focused technical knowledge and implementation experience of dedicated Anaplan specialists, combined with the global reach traditionally associated with large consulting firms.”
The alliance’s founding partners bring complementary geographical coverage and sector expertise. Fidenda, headquartered in the UK and Netherlands, serves Northern Europe. Atkan, based in France and Switzerland, covers Southern Europe and North Africa. Twelve Consulting, with offices across the United States and Canada, serves North America with extensive experience across multiple industries.
“What sets GAIN apart is our ability to combine local market understanding with deep Anaplan expertise, each partner brings proven implementation experience in their respective markets, allowing us to deliver consistent, high-quality services across borders while maintaining the specialized focus that our clients value.”
The alliance extends its reach through associate partners Zooss Consulting covering Australia and Brazil, VennCubed in South Africa, and Planingo covering the Middle East, Türkiye, and the Caspian region, ensuring comprehensive support for organizations operating across Asia-Pacific, African, South American and Middle Eastern markets.
“GAIN represents a new model for global Anaplan implementations, our alliance structure ensures that clients benefit from consistent methodologies and shared best practices while working with partners who deeply understand their local business context and requirements.”
This initiative responds to the growing demand from companies for more specialized and flexible alternatives to the large consulting firms. GAIN gives organizations access to experts exclusively dedicated to Anaplan solutions, while guaranteeing consistent, high-quality service delivery.
GAIN partners will collaborate on global implementations, share technical resources and best practices, and jointly develop innovative solutions for complex planning challenges. The alliance’s structure ensures consistent service delivery while maintaining the independence and specialized focus of each partner firm.
About GAIN
Global Anaplan Implementation Network (GAIN) is an alliance of consulting firms specializing in Anaplan, offering comprehensive Connected Planning implementation services worldwide.
Through its partners – Fidenda, Atkan, Twelve Consulting, Zooss Consulting, VennCubed, and Planingo – GAIN combines deep technical expertise with global reach to serve organizations implementing Anaplan across multiple territories.
