News Release

OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX: KXS), the authority in driving agility for fast, confident decision-making in an unpredictable world, was named a Leader in each of the following IDC MarketScape Supply Chain Planning reports: Worldwide Supply Chain Demand Planning¹, Worldwide Supply Chain Supply Planning², and Worldwide Holistic Supply Chain Planning³. Kinaxis was previously named a Leader in the 2019 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Supply Chain Supply Planning⁴.

With Kinaxis’ RapidResponse® platform, customers gain end-to-end visibility into their supply chain, along with the ability to balance all aspects of the demand and supply plans, instantly and continuously. Kinaxis also offers the ability to accelerate time-to-value in as few as 12 weeks with RapidStart and the Kinaxis Planning One™ offering. Kinaxis is used by leading brands all over the world, across multiple industries such as aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer products, high-tech and electronics, industrial, life sciences, and retail.

“We are continuously trying to do better by our customers, by our people, and by our planet,” said John Sicard, CEO Kinaxis. “We appreciate the IDC MarketScape’s recognition of Kinaxis as a Leader in supply chain supply planning, supply chain demand planning and holistic supply chain planning. While the feedback we get from customers every day is our highest reward, validation from such a well-respected industry analyst group is further proof that we are on the right path.”

Kinaxis was also named a Major Player in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Sales and Operations Planning 2022 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49568417, September 2022), and IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Inventory Optimization 2022 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49568517, September 2022).

To learn more about Kinaxis solutions visit, Kinaxis.com and find full reports on IDC.com

¹ IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Demand Planning 2022 Vendor Assessment (doc #US47619722, September 2022)

² IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Supply Planning 2022 Vendor Assessment (doc #US47620822, September 2022)

³ IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Holistic Supply Chain Planning 2022 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49578717, September 2022)

⁴ IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning 2019 Vendor Assessment (doc #US45740217, September 2022)

About IDC MarketScape

IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.

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, act faster and remove waste. For more Kinaxis news, visit Kinaxis.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements as to Kinaxis' growth opportunities and the potential benefits of, and demand for, Kinaxis’ products and services. These statements are subject to certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including our view of the relative position of Kinaxis' products and services compared to competitive offerings in the industry. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. Kinaxis' actual results, performance, achievements and developments may differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such statements. Risk factors that may cause the actual results, performance, achievements or developments of Kinaxis to differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such statements can be found in the public documents filed by Kinaxis with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Kinaxis assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by law.

Source: Kinaxis