Kinaxis and 4flow have strengthened their collaboration with the introduction of Kinaxis Network Design by 4flow to empower organizations with real-time insights into their supply chain networks. The application aims to enhance supply chain transparency and optimization and is seamlessly integrated within Kinaxis Maestro.
The application is designed for a seamless user experience within the Kinaxis Maestro ecosystem. Supply chain data is synchronized between Maestro and Network Design on demand, ensuring continuous planning and real-time updates. The application is the latest addition to Kinaxis and 4flow’s joint portfolio, which already includes Kinaxis TLO by 4flow for transportation optimization.
Enhancing visibility and optimization
Kinaxis Network Design by 4flow addresses an organization’s need for rapid, data-driven decision-making to maintain service levels while minimizing costs by providing instant visibility into key metrics. They include costs, lead times, emissions, inventory, and service levels. By leveraging advanced data analytics, the application enables users to model, visualize, and analyze their networks with clarity.
Proactive supply chain management
The application supports organizations in tracking changes in demand, transportation routes, and other critical factors over time. This approach allows businesses to optimize their supply chains based on real-time data, reducing risks and improving efficiency. The software’s advanced analytical capabilities highlight trends and cost drivers, facilitating targeted improvements that lead to enhanced operational performance.
Additionally, the application includes a center of gravity analysis, helping planners determine optimal warehouse locations by assessing the flow between supply and demand. The inventory allocation optimization function further supports efficient product distribution, ensuring optimal stock placement while minimizing costs.
Driving sustainability and efficiency
Built-in carbon emissions analysis in the application enables organizations to measure and mitigate their environmental impact. By tracking greenhouse gas emissions, carbon intensities, and air pollutants, supply chain teams can implement sustainable strategies that align with corporate responsibility goals.
What this means for ERP Insiders
Enhance visibility and optimization with real-time insights. Studies from McKinsey show that businesses with advanced supply chain analytics improve order accuracy by up to 30% and reduce operational costs by 20%. Now, ERP users can leverage Kinaxis Network Design by 4flow to gain real-time insights into supply chain metrics, enabling more informed decision-making.
Sustainability and cost efficiency build stronger supply chains. According to research by Harvard Business Review, companies investing in sustainable supply chain practices experience an average cost reduction of 9% and a 15% improvement in brand perception. Thus, built-in carbon emissions tracking and cost analysis allow businesses to implement environmentally responsible and cost-effective supply chain strategies.
Adopt integrated supply chain solutions for better efficiency. The Kinaxis application ensures smooth data synchronization. It enables ERP users to continuously plan and optimize their networks without disruptions. This is an important aspect as businesses that adopt integrated supply chain solutions see a 25% faster response to market changes and an increase in overall efficiency by 40%, according to a Deloitte report.
