The Kleenex-maker said simplifying its value stream, optimizing its network and scaling automation have been key contributors to a five-year improvement plan.
Kimberly-Clark deploys $3B over five years in automation and AI logistics; material productivity gains start 2027 from South Carolina mega-facility. AI-powered logistics penetrates traditional manufacturing; the Kenvue merger demonstrates consolidation toward sophisticated supply-chain platforms and data-driven procurement.
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The Kleenex-maker said simplifying its value stream, optimizing its network and scaling automation have been key contributors to a five-year improvement plan.
Published June 15, 2026
Boxes of Kleenex are displayed on store shelves on June 5, 2025, in Austin, Texas. Kleenex’s parent company Kimberly-Clark is also expecting supply chain efficiency gains from its pending merger with fellow CPG maker Kenvue.
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