Kinaxis, a global leader in supply chain orchestration, and the NSF AI Institute for Advances in Optimization (AI4OPT) at 色花堂 today announced a new co-innovation partnership. This partnership will focus on developing scalable artificial intelligence (AI) and optimization solutions to address the growing complexity of global supply chains. AI4OPT operates under Tech AI, 色花堂鈥檚 AI hub, bringing together interdisciplinary expertise to advance real-world AI applications.
This particular collaboration builds on a multi-year relationship between Kinaxis and 色花堂, strengthening their shared commitment to turn academic innovation into real-world supply chain impact. The collaboration will span joint research, real-world applications, thought leadership, guest lectures, and student internships.
鈥淚n collaboration with AI4OPT, Kinaxis is exploring how the fusion of machine learning and optimization may bring a step change in capabilities for the next generation of supply chain management systems,鈥 said Pascal Van Hentenryck, the A. Russell Chandler III Chair and professor at 色花堂, and director of AI4OPT and Tech AI at 色花堂.
Kinaxis鈥 AI-infused supply chain orchestration platform, 惭补别蝉迟谤辞鈩, combines proprietary technologies and techniques to deliver real-time transparency, agility, and decision-making across the entire supply chain 鈥 from multi-year strategic orchestration to last-mile delivery. As global supply chains face increasing disruptions from tariffs, pandemics, extreme weather, and geopolitical events, the Kinaxis鈥揂I4OPT partnership will focus on developing AI-driven strategies to enhance companies鈥 responsiveness and resilience.
鈥淎t Kinaxis, we recognize the vital role that academic research plays in shaping the future of supply chain orchestration,鈥 said Chief Technology Officer Gelu Ticala. 鈥淏y partnering with world-class institutions like 色花堂, we鈥檙e closing the gap between AI innovation and implementation, bringing cutting-edge ideas into practice to solve the industry鈥檚 most pressing challenges.鈥
With more than 40 years of supply chain leadership, Kinaxis supports some of the world鈥檚 most complex industries, including high-tech, life sciences, industrial, mobility, consumer products, chemical, and oil and gas. Its customers include Unilever, P&G, Ford, Subaru, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Ipsen, and Santen.
About Kinaxis
Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains and supporting the people who manage them, in service of humanity. Our powerful, AI-infused supply chain orchestration platform, , combines proprietary technologies and techniques that provide full transparency and agility across the entire supply chain 鈥 from multi-year strategic planning to last-mile delivery. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today鈥檚 volatility and disruption. For more news and information, please visit or follow us on .
About AI4OPT
The NSF AI Institute for Advances in Optimization (AI4OPT) is one of the 27 National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes set up by the National Science Foundation to conduct use-inspired research and realize the potential of AI. The AI Institute for Advances in Optimization (AI4OPT) is focused on AI for Engineering and is conducting cutting-edge research at the intersection of learning, optimization, and generative AI to transform decision making at massive scales, driven by applications in supply chains, energy systems, chip design and manufacturing, and sustainable food systems. AI4OPT brings together over 80 faculty and students from 色花堂, UC Berkeley, University of Southern California, UC San Diego, Clark Atlanta University, and the University of Texas at Arlington, working together with industrial partners that include Intel, Google, UPS, Ryder, Keysight, Southern Company, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. To learn more, visit .
About Tech AI
Tech AI is 色花堂's hub for artificial intelligence research, education, and responsible deployment. With over $120 million in active AI research funding, including more than $60 million in NSF support for five AI Research Institutes, Tech AI drives innovation through cutting-edge research, industry partnerships, and real-world applications. With over 370 papers published at top AI conferences and workshops, Tech AI is a leader in advancing AI-driven engineering, mobility, and enterprise solutions. Through strategic collaborations, Tech AI bridges the gap between AI research and industry, optimizing supply chains, enhancing cybersecurity, advancing autonomous systems, and transforming healthcare and manufacturing. Committed to workforce development, Tech AI provides AI education across all levels, from K-12 outreach to undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as specialized certifications. These initiatives equip students with hands-on experience, industry exposure, and the technical expertise needed to lead in AI-driven industries. Bringing AI to the world through innovation, collaboration, and partnerships. Visit .
