Blog May 28, 2026

Transforming Global Supply Chains: LIDD Expands Kinaxis Partnership to North America & EMEA

Updated: May 28, 2026 | 4 min read

Managing a modern supply chain is more complex than ever. From shifting consumer demands to ongoing global disruptions, businesses need absolute visibility and agility to stay ahead. That is why we are thrilled to announce a major milestone at LIDD: we have officially expanded our partnership with Kinaxis® Inc, becoming a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) for projects across North America and the EMEA region. Anchored by the launch of our new operations in the United Kingdom, this expansion allows us to bring world-class concurrent planning and AI-driven orchestration to a much broader global audience.

Moving Past Fragmented Planning

Too many organizations still rely on siloed, disconnected planning processes. When demand planning, inventory management, and operational execution don’t talk to each other, efficiency suffers. Through our expanded partnership, LIDD and Kinaxis are helping businesses transition to a deeply connected planning approach. By leveraging Kinaxis PlanningOne and the AI-infused Maestro platform, we connect high-level strategy directly to daily execution. As Emilio Colangelo, Supply Chain Planning Practice Partner at LIDD, notes:

“We believe companies in EMEA and North America need implementation partners who can combine deep supply chain expertise with practical, focused delivery. Kinaxis provides world-class concurrent planning capabilities, and our role is to help customers turn that technology into better decisions, stronger execution, and measurable supply chain outcomes.”

A Proven Ecosystem: Driving Practical Value Across Industries

Technology is only as good as its implementation. Two companies can invest in the exact same software and achieve completely different outcomes based on how it is deployed. With over 15 years of experience and more than 170 consultants operating across North America and Europe, we specialize in making technology work in the real world. Our expanded partnership builds upon several key initiatives and ecosystems designed to tackle today’s toughest supply chain hurdles:

1. Tailored Planning for Food & Beverage

The Food & Beverage industry faces unique challenges, including strict shelf-life constraints, complex promotional forecasting, and variable material yields. Our specialized Kinaxis Food & Beverage Planning solutions help brands minimize waste, optimize inventory levels, and maintain high service levels despite volatile demand.

2. Enterprise-Grade Cloud Integration with Microsoft Azure

To scale efficiently, modern planning software requires a robust, secure infrastructure. Through our work aligning Kinaxis and Microsoft Azure, we help enterprises deploy agile supply chain planning seamlessly within their existing cloud environments, ensuring faster data processing, data security, and easier IT governance.

3. Multi-Ecosystem Collaboration

True supply chain orchestration extends beyond your own four walls to include contract manufacturers and co-packers. By bridging the gap between Kinaxis and Nulogy, we help F&B and consumer goods brands establish end-to-end visibility. This integration ensures that brand owners and their external manufacturing partners stay perfectly synchronized on materials, capacity, and scheduling.

The Right Tools, The Right Execution

“As supply chains become more complex, customers are looking for partners who can help turn planning into real-world outcomes,” says Elliot Garofalo, Vice President of Global Partner Organization at Kinaxis. “Expanding our relationship with LIDD brings together Kinaxis concurrent planning capabilities, including AI-driven decision support, with deep implementation and operational expertise.” Whether you are navigating the complexities of the grocery supply chain, scaling manufacturing operations, or looking to migrate your planning to the cloud, the strategic combination of Kinaxis technology and LIDD’s practical, results-driven consultancy gives your business a distinct competitive advantage.

Ready to transform your supply chain planning?

Discover how LIDD and Kinaxis can bring agility, predictability, and concurrent planning to your operations. Read the official press release here to learn more about our expanded global territory, or contact our team today to get started.

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