Kinaxis to host Big Ideas in Supply Chain Summit, a virtual
event that shares insights on how companies can navigate the future
now
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 22, 2021 /CNW/ - Kinaxis® Inc.
(TSX: KXS), the authority in driving agility for
fast, confident decision-making in an unpredictable
world, will host its Big Ideas in Supply Chain Summit Fall Edition
on October 5-6, 2021.
The two-day event will feature supply chain leaders sharing key
insights on proven approaches for how companies can navigate today
and drive success into the future. Many companies are looking for
how to digitally transform their supply chain planning from Excel
to modern advanced planning systems to complement their ERP systems
without prolonged multi-year deployments. By exploring new
perspectives and ideas on how to handle day-to-day disruption, what
it means to be sustainable, and how to plan for the future,
industry leaders and professionals will learn how they can get on
the fast track to an agile and resilient supply chain.
The virtual event will include presentations from supply chain
innovators and feature:
- Supply chain planning best practices and innovation roadmap
from Schneider Electric
- Sustainability panel on the need for a greener future with
experts and academics from Cisco, OPTEL, Microsoft and Cranfield
University
- Thought leader and supply chain industry expert Kevin O'Marah on future innovations
- New York Times best-selling author
James Clear on how to build positive
life and work habits
Day two features peer-to-peer roundtables covering topics such
as overcoming implementation barriers, supply chain sustainability
and the future of work, moderated by industry thought leaders,
including R "Ray" Wang, Principal
Analyst and Founder of Constellation Research, Inc.
"Humans matter to supply chains and that's why it's important we
take the time to learn and connect with our colleagues across the
industry," said John Sicard, CEO,
Kinaxis. "By sharing lessons learned and centering our
conversations around important industry topics like how to remove
the risks of deployment, change management and sustainability, we
are offering a forum where, together, we can explore and shape the
future of supply chain."
Details on how to attend the virtual event and full agenda can
be found at: bigideasinsupplychain.kinaxis.com.
About Kinaxis Inc.
Everyday volatility and uncertainty demand quick action.
Kinaxis® delivers the agility to make fast, confident
decisions across integrated business planning and the digital
supply chain. People can plan better, live better and change the
world. Trusted by innovative brands, we combine human intelligence
with AI and concurrent planning to help companies plan for any
future, monitor risks and opportunities and respond at the pace of
change. Powered by an extensible, cloud-based platform, Kinaxis
delivers industry-proven applications so everyone can know sooner,
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