MSD Concurrent Planning Transformation with Kinaxis RapidResponse

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MSD Concurrent Planning Transformation with Kinaxis RapidResponse

Case study of MSD's RapidResponse deployment for end-to-end supply chain visibility, concurrent planning, and exception-based inventory management across 100+ markets.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Kinaxis

MSD implemented Kinaxis RapidResponse to replace sequential planning with concurrent, in-memory planning across global demand, supply, DRP, and S&OP processes. The platform delivered real-time visibility of finished goods inventory, exception-based min/max planning, and differentiated replenishment strategies while supporting rough-cut capacity planning and multi-level expiry management. Early results include global inventory visibility, standardized replenishment across hubs and sites, and training for over 600 users.

Key takeaways

Concurrent planning replaced sequential processes, enabling seconds-level plan recalculation across all nodes

Global finished goods inventory visibility achieved for the first time across 100+ markets and 80+ DCs

Exception-based min/max planning and site-specific replenishment strategies deployed

Rough-cut capacity planning and multi-level expiry planning integrated into core workflows

600+ users trained with governance structure established for multi-year global rollout

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