3 ways Kimberly-Clark is leveraging technology to boost supply chain efficiency

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    "title": "3 ways Kimberly-Clark is leveraging technology to boost supply chain efficiency",
    "author": "Phil Neuffer",
    "excerpt": "The CPG maker is leveraging newly installed global procurement software, AI agents and a skill-based training program to unlock improvements. Kimberly-Clark has been on a multiyear journey to strengthen its supply chain operations, and its latest technology-focused efforts are beginning to pay dividends in efficiency. During the first half of the year, the consumer packaged goods manufacturer finished the global installation of an end-to-end procurement software, deployed an artificial intelligence agent to boost productivity across its manufacturing network, and launched an “IT Digital University\" to future-proof its supply chain. These initiatives build on a five-year, $3 billion productivity enhancement program launched in 2024. The company is already halfway through the transformation , which aims to simplify the company’s value stream, optimize its network and scale automation. “We continue to build a robust pipeline of digital and AI-enabled initiatives,” CEO Michael Hsu said during Kimberly-Clark’s Q2 2026 earnings call earlier this month. “Together, these efforts support our commitment to delivering the best products at the lowest cost to consumers around the world.” Here’s a look at the three technology-focused initiatives Kimberly-Clark has launched this year and the efficiency gains they have driven. Kimberly-Clark completed the global deployment of a unified...",
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