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Flex Case Study: Kinaxis Platform for Global Transport Orchestration

Flex consolidated regional TMS systems onto Kinaxis to enable real-time collaboration, automated complex order rules, and micro supply chain optimization across 16,000 suppliers.

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

Flex, a global electronics contract manufacturer, replaced fragmented regional transportation systems with the Kinaxis concurrent execution platform. The unified cloud solution supports control tower visibility, multi-service transport management, and automated handling of dangerous goods and returns. Real-time analytics and configurable business rules allow Flex to optimize every order from receipt through final delivery while shifting decision power back to its customers.

Key takeaways

Unified global platform replaced regional TMS instances for consistent order orchestration

Concurrent execution creates a micro supply chain for every order with real-time optimization

Automated rule application handles complex scenarios such as dangerous goods separation

Real-time visibility and exception management support 2-4 hour critical parts fulfillment

Platform enables predictive analytics and lower-carbon routing for sustainability goals

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