Kinaxis Inc. (TSX), a prominent provider of end-to-end supply chain orchestration solutions, has introduced a new event series titled ‘Supply Chain Unplugged’. This series aims to bring together supply chain professionals, thought leaders, partners, and academics globally for discussions on the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in supply chain management.
John Sicard, President and CEO of Kinaxis, emphasized the growing complexity of supply chains and the need for platforms that facilitate knowledge sharing. “The exponential growth in supply chain complexity necessitates forums for exchanging best practices and insights, especially in a rapidly changing world,” Sicard said. He noted the series will include contributions from both leading brands and esteemed academics, offering valuable insights for enhancing business resilience.
The 2024 series will feature events across North America, Europe, and Asia. Each event will include keynote speeches from industry experts, panel discussions on pressing industry topics, live demonstrations of advanced technologies, and case studies highlighting impactful practices in supply chain management.
The inaugural event is scheduled for July 23, 2024, at the EY Digital Operations Hub at MxD in Chicago, Illinois. Sponsored by EY and Microsoft, the event will feature an opening keynote by Kinaxis President and CEO John Sicard, focusing on supply chain orchestration. The event will also include discussions on generative AI and future supply chain developments with executives from EY, Microsoft, Colgate, Westlake, AGCO, and faculty from Northwestern University’s Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences department.
The ‘Supply Chain Unplugged’ series follows the recent launch of Kinaxis Maestro™, an AI-enhanced supply chain orchestration platform introduced at Kinexions, the company’s annual community conference. Maestro utilizes modern AI technologies to help organizations manage supply chain complexities effectively.
Future events in the series are planned for Tokyo, Singapore, London, Rotterdam, Philadelphia, Madison, Atlanta, and other locations.
Kinaxis, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, has been a leader in supply chain technology innovation. The company supports industries ranging from agriculture to pet food, providing critical supply chain solutions globally.
About Kinaxis Kinaxis is a leading provider of modern supply chain orchestration solutions, offering agility and predictability to navigate today’s volatile and disruptive environment. The company’s software is utilized by major global brands to manage their supply chains effectively, from strategic planning to execution and delivery.
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