MORE THAN JUST SUPPLY CHAIN

Why we do what we do

Our mission is to help people unlock the full potential of the world's supply chains.

People are at the heart of everything we do

Part of helping people is making sure they have the right tools for the job. We build technologies that empower supply chain leaders to navigate today's realities and create a better tomorrow.

HOW WE DO IT

Our values

Revolutionizing supply chain management is hard work, and it takes a village to make the complex simple. Our values bind us together and keep us focused on solving the biggest problems in supply chain, so we can make an impact for our colleagues, our company, and our customers.

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We laugh often

The work we do is hard, and to do it well, we make sure we have fun and celebrate our progress.

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We are real

Everything we do is rooted in authenticity and aligns with our commitment to integrity.

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We are customer centric

Our relationships with our customers are a source of great pride and inspire us to work hard on their behalf.

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We are empowered

We are a unique team of problem-solvers, thinkers, and doers.

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We are stronger together

We champion collaboration, insist on inclusivity, and harness the collective strength of diverse individuals.

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We are global citizens

Our perspective extends beyond borders. We always consider the broader implications of our actions on our communities, society, and the environment.

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INNOVATION MILESTONES

Our rich history

Founded and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, we’ve been revolutionizing supply chain management through continuous innovation for more than three decades. Our rich history has led to numerous patents, deep supply chain domain expertise, and a one-of-a-kind database and platform built from the ground up with planning and execution in mind.

June 1984
June 1984
Company founded as Cadence Computer Corporation
September 1986
September 1986
Launched an in-memory planning engine, cutting run times for Material Requirements Planning (MRP) from days to minutes
June 1996
June 1996
Released the world’s first advanced supply chain planning platform with unprecedented scenario-building capabilities
May 2005
May 2005
Renamed company Kinaxis (representing kinetic energy around an axis)
November 2005
November 2005
Released first cloud-based platform, giving companies flexible deployment options with lower capital spending
June 2014
June 2014
Kinaxis IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol KXS
January 2015
January 2015
Named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for the first time
May 2018
May 2018
Launched first AI/ML applications, taking them beyond standard use cases to solve real-world problems for both supply and demand planning
October 2020
October 2020
Expanded our supply chain management platform by opening it up to third-party developers
December 2020
December 2020
Achieved carbon neutrality
November 2021
November 2021
Named one of Canada's top employers for young people, one of the National Capital Region's Top Employers, and one of Canada's Top 100 Employers
August 2022
August 2022
Enabled true end-to-end supply chain orchestration by joining supply chain planning and execution

Awards and accolades

We’re proud of the awards our people, product and company have won and the ongoing recognition we receive from analysts, media and, most importantly, our customers.

Gartner positions Kinaxis furthest on vision and highest in execution

and as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions
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Want to join our quest?

We’re proud to be building an amazing company and culture. Are you ready to be part of a team that challenges you, moves fast, and makes a difference?