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Casio Improves Supplier Collaboration and Cuts Lead Times with Real-Time Planning

Case study shows how Casio uses concurrent planning to respond to demand and supply changes, shorten lead times, and lower inventory.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source
Kinaxis

Casio replaced a legacy supply chain planning system that could not handle frequent changes in demand and supply. The new solution enables real-time collaboration across materials, logistics, and manufacturing teams. Calculations that previously took three hours now complete in under 50 seconds, supporting faster decisions and closer supplier integration.

Key takeaways

Real-time demand and supply matching replaced manual workarounds

Planning cycle time reduced from three hours to under 50 seconds

Lead times shortened through improved supplier collaboration

Inventory levels lowered while maintaining service targets

Visibility extended across materials, logistics, and manufacturing operations

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