Sourcing Innovation Highlights ketteQ: A Modern Solution for Supply Chain Challenges

Modern supply chains demand solutions that can scale and adapt to the complexities of today’s business environment. Sourcing Innovation, a trusted voice in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain insights, recently spotlighted ketteQ as a platform built for this challenge.

In the post, "Have You Brought Your Supply Chain Planning Out of the Middle Ages,?" Sourcing Innovation discusses how many supply chain platforms, including all 14 companies in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions, were developed before the advent of cloud-based infrastructures. These legacy systems, while updated over the years, were not designed to leverage the scalability and flexibility of modern cloud-native architectures, limiting their ability to manage complex scenarios.

This context sets the stage for Sourcing Innovation’s follow-up post, "ketteQ: An Adaptive Supply Chain Planning Solution Founded in the Modern Age," which highlights ketteQ as a platform built specifically to address the limitations of legacy systems.

The Sourcing Innovation Perspective on ketteQ

According to Sourcing Innovation, solutions built before 2010 often lack the scalability, flexibility, and adaptability needed in today’s supply chains. While some older systems have been updated, these retrofits rarely achieve the efficiency or dynamism of platforms like ketteQ, which was built from the ground up in 2018 with a fully modern, multi-tenant cloud-native SaaS architecture.

Why Sourcing Innovation Highlights ketteQ

1. Purpose-Built Architecture

ketteQ stands out for its cloud-native design, enabling horizontal scalability, real-time integration, and dynamic adaptability. Its architecture allows businesses to handle increasing complexity without compromising performance.

2. Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

ketteQ’s IBP capabilities integrate demand, inventory, and supply planning while offering extended modules for Service Parts Planning, Fulfillment & Allocation, and more. The platform’s centralized Control Tower enables end-to-end supply chain visibility.

3. Advanced Solver Technology

At the heart of ketteQ’s platform is the PolymatiQ Solver, which delivers:

• The ability to run thousands of scenarios simultaneously.

• Optimized solutions that balance cost, service levels, and margin.

• A robust foundation for addressing disruptions with resilience and efficiency.

4. Native Salesforce Integration

As one of the few supply chain platforms natively integrated with Salesforce, ketteQ enables seamless collaboration between sales and supply chain teams. This integration ensures a unified approach to demand and supply, bridging organizational silos.

Faster, Smarter, and More Scalable

In its review, Sourcing Innovation emphasizes the operational benefits of ketteQ:

• Faster Deployment: ketteQ’s configuration-first approach ensures rapid implementation and a shorter time-to-value.

• Smarter Automation: Automated scenario analysis enables businesses to adapt in real time to changing conditions.

• Future-Proof Scalability: Multi-tenant architecture and horizontal scaling ensure businesses are ready for growth and complexity.

Setting a New Standard for Supply Chain Planning

Sourcing Innovation notes that many solutions labeled as “next-generation” fall short of delivering true adaptability. In its evaluation, ketteQ emerges as an example of what supply chain leaders should expect from a modern platform.

“ketteQ’s fully modern approach to supply chain planning is designed for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s disruptions. It is a solution worth exploring for any organization seeking to move beyond the limitations of legacy systems.”

About Sourcing Innovation

Sourcing Innovation (blog.sourcinginnovation.com) is a leading platform for sourcing, procurement, and supply chain professionals. With thought-provoking analyses and in-depth evaluations, it provides actionable insights into the technologies and strategies transforming the industry.

Explore ketteQ Through Sourcing Innovation

To dive deeper into Sourcing Innovation’s perspective, read the two-part series:

• "Have You Brought Your Supply Chain Planning Out of the Middle Ages?"

• "ketteQ: An Adaptive Supply Chain Planning Solution Founded in the Modern Age"

Visit ketteQ’s website or request a demo to see how this adaptive platform can transform your supply chain planning processes and set your business up for success in a dynamic environment.

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