Infor, a global leader in industry-specific cloud software, and Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX: KXS), a top player in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing supply chain alignment for midmarket discrete manufacturers. The collaboration introduces Kinaxis Planning One for Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise, CloudSuite Automotive, and CloudSuite Aerospace and Defense. This solution integrates Infor’s manufacturing systems with Kinaxis’ advanced supply chain orchestration platform, Maestro™.
The new solution is designed for companies in industries such as automotive, industrial goods, consumer durables, high-tech, and aerospace and defense. It enables seamless integration of operational, tactical, and strategic planning, providing a unified data view across supply chains. By combining demand, inventory, and supply planning into a single interface with robust scenario management, manufacturers can model different demand and supply scenarios to choose the best plan based on factors like revenue, cost, time, or sustainability.
“Our shared focus on innovation and delivering optimal results for customers will significantly benefit the manufacturers we support,” said Conrad Mandala, EVP of Go-to-Market and Strategic Operations at Kinaxis. “Midmarket manufacturers often face greater challenges with complexities like large tariffs, which bigger companies can absorb more easily. This partnership with Infor will help these companies become more agile and resilient over time.”
Andrew Kinder, Senior Vice President at Infor, added, “To meet growing customer demands more quickly and with greater agility, manufacturers need industry-specific, cloud-based technologies to build resilient supply chains. Our collaboration with Kinaxis is centered on providing our customers the tools they need to achieve excellence in this complex and unpredictable environment.” The partnership will focus on deploying this new solution across North America and EMEA, with dedicated teams from Infor engaging directly with customers to implement the cloud-native platform.
Kinaxis is a leader in modern supply chain orchestration, driving the success of complex global supply chains while supporting the people behind them, all in service of humanity. Our advanced, AI-powered platform, Maestro™, integrates proprietary technologies and methodologies to deliver complete visibility and flexibility across the entire supply chain — from long-term strategic planning to last-mile delivery. Trusted by world-renowned brands, we empower them with the agility and predictability needed to thrive in today’s volatile and disruptive environment.
Infor is a trusted provider of industry-specific business cloud software, delivering mission-critical enterprise applications and services. Over 60,000 organizations worldwide rely on Infor’s solutions to drive operational efficiencies and achieve their business goals.
