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Kinaxis Solutions
Bristlecone is a leading provider of next-gen, tech-enabled supply chain solutions with over 25 years of experience in supply chain consulting, implementation and managed services. Our strategic partnership with Kinaxis, spanning over 12 years, is rooted in a shared commitment to delivering meaningful results to our customers. Together, we empower organizations to achieve their digital transformation goals, reduce planning time and drive business growth with advanced AI-powered, concurrent planning tools. Now as an Authorized Kinaxis Training Partner (ATP), we mark a significant milestone in our journey – reinforcing our dedication to excellence, innovation and empowering businesses with cutting-edge Kinaxis solutions.

Our Kinaxis Footprint
Key Numbers
100+
Consultants Globally
30+
Implementations
8+
Active Implementations
6+
Sustenance and Management Projects
3+
Health Checkup Programs
Offerings
Unlock supply chain excellence with Bristlecone’s 25+ years of expertise and 12-year Kinaxis partnership, delivering AI-powered planning tools for digital transformation. Our RapidResponse solutions provide real-time insights and seamless integration across planning processes. We offer comprehensive services, from consulting to training, ensuring swift deployment and optimized performance. With 100+ consultants and 30+ implementations globally, Bristlecone drives superior supply chain agility and efficiency.
- Kinaxis RapidResponse
- Comprehensive Solutions
- Our Unique Position
- Our Agile Approach
- Transforming Supply Chain Planning
- Expert Data Integration Services
Kinaxis RapidResponse: Revolutionizing Supply Chain Planning
Kinaxis RapidResponse is a cloud-based concurrent supply chain planning software that integrates data, processes, and people into a cohesive environment. RapidResponse empowers you with real-time insights and faster decision-making, improving operational and financial performance.
Recognized as a leader across industries such as life sciences, consumer goods, high tech, semiconductors, aerospace, defense, and automotive; Kinaxis consistently ranks high in Gartner reports for its innovative and comprehensive supply chain solutions.
Comprehensive Solutions for Every Planning Need
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Planning data cleansing and transformation
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Demand planning
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Supply planning
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Inventory planning
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Capacity planning
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Scheduling
Our Unique Position: Kinaxis Partner and VAR
Bristlecone has maintained a close collaboration with Kinaxis for over 12 years, and we exceed the standard Kinaxis partnership model by also serving as a Kinaxis value-added reseller (VAR), offering both the license to RapidResponse as well as the ability to deploy the solution. This unique positioning enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive support and customized solutions. Our RapidStart approach enables Kinaxis RapidResponse implementation within 16 weeks, ideal for clients seeking swift deployment. For those requiring more extensive solutions, we offer tailored processes to unlock full capabilities.
We have developed multiple accelerators and standard templates that streamline the data mapping, blueprinting, design and implementation phases. This not only accelerates deployment and time to value, but also ensures effective post-implementation data management.
An Agile Approach for Seamless Integration
Our agile methodology ensures the seamless integration of Kinaxis RapidResponse into your business, maximizing ROI and delivering quick, tangible results. With our extensive supply chain experience, we’ll empower you with robust, optimized planning processes, ensuring your digital transformation initiatives realize value rapidly.
Transforming Supply Chain Planning with End-to-End Visibility
Our solutions encompass demand planning, supply planning, inventory management and optimization. By modernizing the planning process and enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility, we help you navigate market dynamics and enhance agility. Kinaxis’ advanced technology empowers our customers to make informed decisions and respond swiftly to market changes. Our clients have overcome planning challenges and achieved real-time collaboration, ‘what-if’ scenario analysis and faster response times, significantly outperforming traditional planning methods.
Expert Data Integration Services for Maximum Efficiency
We bring a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in integrating data into supply chain solutions. Whether it’s integrating data into Kinaxis solutions or other systems from various ERPs, our team is equipped to streamline the process. In addition, our in-house accelerators, such as Data i3 and standard data mapping templates, expedite the integration of your planning data into Kinaxis. These tools significantly reduce the overall time required for planning data integration, ensuring a swift and efficient process.
End-to-End Services to Support your Kinaxis Journey
We offer a comprehensive suite of services to support your Kinaxis journey, including:
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Consulting: Expert guidance to refine and optimize your supply chain planning processes.
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Implementation: Seamless deployment of Kinaxis Rapid Response, customized to your unique requirements.
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Change Management: Strategies to ensure successful user adoption and process integration.
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Managed Services: Continuous support and maintenance for optimal performance and improvement, as well as management of data requirements for planning implementation and solution maintenance.
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Sustain and Enhance: Maintain the existing platform, provide immediate resolutions to business users’ issues, manage the knowledge repository, develop and enhance the solution, and roll out new features.
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APO Safe Passage: Proprietary framework and methodology to migrate SAP APO to the latest planning solutions like Kinaxis Rapid Response.
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Training: Comprehensive programs that position you to fully leverage Kinaxis, focused on training programs designed for the unique needs of different user groups.
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Planning Diagnostics: Health check assessments of your implemented Kinaxis solution to identify gaps and optimize its performance. Our evaluations ensure you maximize the benefits of Rapid Response, provide a roadmap for adopting new features to scale with future demand, and maintain optimal efficiency.
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Buddy Planner: Dedicated assistance for any queries or challenges to boost user adoption, and supporting planning systems users in their day-to-day work, even accompanying them on-premises where needed.
Our expertise spans multiple business verticals, including life sciences, chemical, consumer goods, semiconductors and high–tech. We have extensive experience implementing solutions tailored to the specific needs of customers in these industries.
Accelerators
Sense.ai
Sense and determine impact of external events on the Supply Chain, recommend mitigation options
Trace.ai
Enabling inventory visibility, traceability and transparency across the Supply Chain
Demand.ai
Predict demand, sense fluctuations and plan response
KinNow
Accelerator Platform with pre-built forecast scenarios that helps reduce the overall integration with SAP & other ERP systems.
Data i3
Data integration, Data quality management and Data transformation solution for planning platforms
Insights & Resources
Explore these resources to learn more about our SAP services.

May 19 – 21, 2025 – SAP Sapphire, Orlando, Florida
Explore innovation and transformative supply chain solutions with Bristlecone, a proud sponsor of SAP Sapphire, driving excellence and future-ready strategies

Life Sciences: Improving Inventory & Warehouse Operations
Discover how a life sciences leader achieved 99% inventory accuracy, streamlined operations and enhanced efficiency with SAP WM.

Bristlecone Recognized in 2024 Gartner Market Guide for Supply Chain Strategy, Planning and Operations Consulting and Market Guide for Supply Chain Planning Solutions Systems Integrators
Bristlecone is recognized in the 2024 Gartner Market Guide for Supply Chain Strategy, Planning and Operations Consulting and Market Guide for Supply Chain Planning Solutions Systems Integrators.

Mastering Risk-Free SAP S/4HANA Data Migrations
Explore critical data migration strategies, innovative data approaches, and proven methodologies to overcome challenges and unlock the potential of S/4HANA.

SAP Business Network and Artificial Intelligence
Discover how AI in SAP Business Network transforms supply chains by improving decisions, anticipating disruptions, and automating processes.

The Future of Supply Chain Integration with SAP and Next-Gen Technologies
Discover how Bristlecone’s innovative SAP integration solutions tackle key business challenges, drive digital transformation and enhance efficiency.

October 14-16, 2024 – SAP Spend Connect, Las Vegas
Bristlecone proudly served as a Gold Sponsor at SAP Spend Connect 2024, fostering innovation and collaboration in supply chain and expense management.

Achieve BRSR Compliance with Sustainability Control Tower
SAP SCT unlocks the power of data, making it transparent to stakeholders and allowing businesses to read, report, and act on their sustainability goals.

Bristlecone Delivers SAP Ariba Integration Support Beyond SAP’s End of Support Date
SAP has entrusted Bristlecone with the ongoing support and maintenance of its Ariba CI-9, ITK, and BSAO integrations.