Kinaxis Launches New Tariff Prevention Tool to Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience
Kinaxis Launches AI-Powered Tariff Response Solution to Fortify Global Supply Chains
In an era marked by escalating tariff pressures and trade uncertainties, Kinaxis® (TSX: KXS), a global leader in real-time supply chain orchestration, has introduced Kinaxis Tariff Response. This innovative service is designed to help businesses simulate the impact of tariffs, run strategic scenarios, and make data-driven decisions swiftly.
Empowering Proactive Decision-Making
Kinaxis Tariff Response is powered by the company’s AI-infused platform, Maestro™, and is delivered by Kinaxis supply chain experts. The service can be operational in as little as 21 days, enabling planners to leverage tariff models without the complexities of in-house development. This solution addresses the growing demand for scenario planning, providing a faster, more user-friendly way for companies to transition from reactive to proactive orchestration.
Advanced Scenario Planning Capabilities
Building upon Maestro’s core “what-if” scenario planning capabilities, Kinaxis Tariff Response enhances the platform’s focus on trade disruptions. By integrating tariff-related data inputs, sourcing logic, pricing factors, and demand models, companies can assess margin risks, test strategies, and make informed trade-off decisions in seconds, rather than days or weeks.
Colton Porter, Manager of Supply Chain Planning Systems at furniture manufacturing and design company MillerKnoll, shared, “We’re already using Maestro scenario planning to model the impact of disruptions to our entire supply chain, including tariffs and trade compliance policies. This allows us to evaluate sourcing options, predict risks, and proactively align our team strategies to respond to changes before they impact margins and customer delivery times.”
Addressing the Dynamic Nature of Global Trade
Mark Morgan, President of Global Commercial Operations at Kinaxis, emphasized the evolving landscape of global supply chains, stating, “Global supply chains no longer operate by the old rules. Tariffs are having a faster and more widespread impact, and our data shows just how disruptive they are. With trade policies changing overnight, companies need to look beyond spreadsheets. Kinaxis Tariff Response gives them real-time visibility into the impact on cost, demand, and sourcing, so they can confidently respond quickly and accurately.”
Surge in Scenario Planning Usage
The introduction of Kinaxis Tariff Response comes in response to a significant increase in the use of scenario planning tools among Kinaxis customers. Notable statistics include:
- A 124% surge in scenario usage following the mention of tariffs in the June 2024 presidential debate.
- A 112% increase after the release of a White House tariff memo in January 2025.
- A 15% rise in the month leading up to the April 2, 2025, tariff announcement.
- A projected 24% increase in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024, with the automotive, oil & gas, and consumer goods sectors driving the surge in pre-orchestration.
- A 4.5-fold increase in daily usage within the automotive sector during the last week of March 2025.
These figures underscore the growing reliance on simulation tools to assess risks and respond more swiftly to supply chain disruptions.
About Kinaxis
Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, dedicated to serving humanity by empowering complex global supply chains and the people who manage them. The company’s AI-powered platform, Maestro™, combines proprietary computational technologies and techniques to deliver complete transparency and agility across the entire supply chain, from multi-year strategic planning to last-mile delivery. Renowned global brands trust Kinaxis to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatile and disruptive conditions.
For more information about Kinaxis Tariff Response, please visit Kinaxis Tariff Response.
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