John Galt Solutions
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software, Supply chain management |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Annemarie Omrod |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Supply chain planning and forecasting software |
John Galt Solutions is a privately held software firm that specializes in comprehensive supply chain planning and forecasting solutions tailored for both global corporations and mid-sized businesses.
Overview
Established in 1996 and based in Chicago, John Galt Solutions supports a client base exceeding 6,000 worldwide through its advanced forecasting and supply chain management software offerings.
History
Annemarie Omrod founded John Galt Solutions in 1996, naming the company after a character in Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged. Initially, the firm concentrated on developing data warehouse systems for utility providers. In 1997, it launched the ForecastX Wizard, a forecasting application that achieved top-two rankings across all categories at the 1998 M3 Forecasting Competition hosted by INSEAD.
Demonstrating its authority in forecasting techniques, John Galt Solutions co-authored the sixth edition of Business Forecasting alongside Holt Wilson (Central Michigan University) and Barry Keating (Notre Dame University).
The company has formed key alliances with leading enterprise software vendors such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, Infor, and QAD, which strengthen its integration options and expand its market presence.