Ottawa-based Kinaxis says Casio Computer Company has decided to deploy its manufacturing planning software at all its key manufacturing sites in Japan and China.

Casio had originally used Kinaxis software to deal with volatile demand levels in the manufacture of watches, calculators, electronic musical instruments, electronic dictionaries and label printers. It now intends to expand the software to include its digital camera, cellular phone and system equipment divisions.

"There is no other more positive endorsement than a returning customer," says Randy Littleson, vice-president of marketing at Kinaxis. "Casio's objectives and vision around supply chain performance is well-aligned with that of the Kinaxis value proposition."