From Analytics to Action: Kinaxis’ Supply Chain AI

In this interview, Andrew Bell, Chief Product Officer at Kinaxis, explores how AI is transforming global supply chain orchestration.

Kinaxis is a global leader that manages more than 200 billion in inventory for major brands including Merck, Unilever and Ford. Andrew explains how the company uses AI to shift supply chain teams away from siloed, sequential planning and toward concurrent, real-time action.

A modern data foundation is crucial to get the best out of AI. Andrew discusses how Kinaxis partners with Databricks to augment its Maestro platform. By unifying internal enterprise data with outside-in external signals, the partnership allows companies to make globally optimised decisions at speed.

Looking ahead to the next 12 months, Andrew reveals how recent architectural investments will unlock a new era of autonomous operations. With advanced agentic capabilities and powerful scenario simulations, the Maestro platform is evolving into a composable layer that helps businesses navigate constant disruption.