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Ram Gopalakrishnan
Professional profile
Ram Gopalakrishnan is the founder and CEO of Bricz, a supply chain solutions company based in Atlanta, Georgia.1 He founded Bricz in November 2013 with the vision of helping retailers realize their supply chain potential.13
Professional Background
Ram has extensive experience in the supply chain software industry:
- Prior to founding Bricz, he held positions at Manhattan Associates, LogFire (now part of Oracle), and PETCO Animal Supplies.13
- At PETCO, he served as Chief Architect of Supply Chain Systems from July 2012 to October 2013.1
- He worked as Director of Solutions at LogFire from June 2010 to July 2012.1
- Ram spent nearly 5 years at Manhattan Associates as a Manager from June 2005 to March 2010.1
Education
Ram holds the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Coimbatore Institute of Technology1
- Master of Science in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Supply Chain Management from Georgia Institute of Technology1
Expertise and Leadership
Ram is known for:
- Being a passionate entrepreneur solving complex retail supply chain problems.34
- Leading Bricz to provide supply chain services and technology that help customers build nimble, agile, and consumer-centric distribution capabilities.34
- Assisting retailers and brands in creating profitable supply chains.2
- Helping over 100 retailers and brands, including notable companies like Adidas, Chanel, The Home Depot, Crocs, and L'Occitane.2
Under Ram's leadership, Bricz has grown significantly:
- The company signed its first customer, The Home Depot, in 2014.5
- By 2023, Bricz had signed its 100th customer, Finish Line, and surpassed 100 employees.5
- Bricz now operates on three continents with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia (India).5
Ram Gopalakrishnan continues to lead Bricz as it innovates in the supply chain industry, recently launching a Predictive Omnichannel Fulfillment Planning solution to assist retailers in competing in the age of fast, free, and convenient consumer expectations.2