Global medical device design and manufacturing service provider
selects Kinaxis to improve delivery and customer satisfaction and
support future growth
OTTAWA, ON, May 27, 2021 /CNW/ - Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX:
KXS), the authority in driving agility for fast, confident
decision-making in an unpredictable world, has been selected by
Viant to transform its supply chain to support growth and drive
efficiencies in its business. Based in Foxborough, Mass., Viant is
a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider
with nearly 6,000 employees across 24 facilities worldwide.
Viant selected Kinaxis, in partnership with Genpact, a global
professional services firm with deep expertise in digital
transformation in such areas as supply chain, to transform its
supply chain capability, driving improved delivery and customer
responsiveness. The Kinaxis RapidResponse® platform offers an
end-to-end view of the supply chain and advanced scenario modelling
capability. These features will enable Viant to respond faster to
and partner more closely with customers in the pursuit of patient
safety, product quality and mutual success.
"To support our mission of partnering and innovating with our
customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical
devices in the world, we knew we needed to invest in best-in-class
supply chain planning software to drive world-class performance,"
said Mark Walker, Vice President
Supply Chain, Viant. "Kinaxis is the right choice for Viant as it
enables us to link our multiple sites and transactional systems to
one best-in-class system and process. This increased visibility and
capability supports our vision to be the medical device
industry's most trusted design and manufacturing services
partner."
"Now, perhaps more than ever, supply chains have the opportunity
to positively influence the health and well-being of the global
population. To act on that responsibility in the face of
ever-changing disruption and uncertainty, those within the supply
chain must be able to collaborate and respond to various risks and
opportunities in real-time," said John
Sicard, CEO, Kinaxis. "We are thrilled to have been selected
by Viant to provide a connected and agile supply chain. By enabling
transparency across its global supply chain, Viant will be able to
react quickly to demand and market shifts ensuring its customers'
efficient delivery of important medical devices that make a
positive difference in patients' lives."
About Viant
Viant is a global medical device design
and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates
with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing
medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of
capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and
relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence.
With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we
offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention
with big-company resources. For more information, visit
viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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,
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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 Inc.