Kinaxis® (TSX), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, has unveiled the industry’s first Supply Chain Orchestration (SCO) Maturity Model and Self-Assessment. This innovative tool is designed to help global companies evaluate and enhance their supply chain orchestration capabilities across 14 critical dimensions.
“Organizations rely on us to guide them toward supply chain maturity, enabling faster decision-making, improved collaboration, and greater transparency and agility in planning and execution,” said Andrew Bell, Chief Product Officer at Kinaxis. “We’re thrilled to introduce this model and self-assessment tool, empowering supply chain leaders to quickly identify their strengths and weaknesses and take actionable steps toward improvement.”
Built on 40 Years of Expertise
The maturity model leverages Kinaxis’ four decades of experience collaborating with some of the world’s largest brands. Through these partnerships, Kinaxis has developed cutting-edge technology roadmaps and implemented AI-powered solutions that consistently drive impactful results.
By using the self-assessment, companies gain access to time-tested methodologies that highlight improvement opportunities and provide targeted action plans. These plans are designed to align with industry best practices and guide businesses toward supply chain excellence.
Key Features of the SCO Maturity Model and Self-Assessment
- Comprehensive Evaluation: Assesses a company’s coordination capabilities across 14 dimensions, spanning operational, tactical, and strategic planning and execution.
- Actionable Insights: Delivers customized recommendations to address gaps, adopt best practices, and enhance supply chain performance.
- Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitates internal alignment among decision-makers to prioritize initiatives and investments.
- Path to Excellence: Helps organizations build resilient, autonomous, and continuously improving supply chains capable of adapting to future challenges.
A Vision for the Future of Supply Chains
“Fine-tuning individual processes like sales, operations, supply, demand, or transportation management is no longer enough to meet today’s complex challenges,” said Mike Corbo, former Chief Supply Chain Officer at Colgate-Palmolive. “Having personally utilized the assessment, I believe it helps companies align internally, validate priorities, and build AI-driven, autonomous, antifragile, and sustainable supply chains that continuously innovate.”
This launch represents a significant step forward for supply chain leaders striving to stay ahead in an ever-changing business landscape. The SCO Maturity Model and Self-Assessment provide a clear roadmap to achieving sustainable operational excellence.