Each year, supply chain leaders are faced with new challenges and a familiar question: Are our planning tools still right for where we’re going? With today’s increasing complexity, from geopolitical disruptions to shifting consumer demand, that question has never been more urgent. For many organizations, the answer starts with a trusted resource: the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions.
The 2025 edition of the Magic Quadrant™ is more than just a visual snapshot of the market. We feel it offers a detailed, research-backed assessment of solution providers, categorized by their ability to execute and completeness of vision. But while most vendors will simply highlight their placement, we believe this moment deserves a closer look. Because what matters most isn’t where you fall on the grid but what that positioning actually means for your supply chain strategy.
This year, Arkieva is proud to be recognized as a Challenger in the Magic Quadrant™ for the 10th consecutive year. But this recognition isn’t just a milestone, we believe it’s a reflection of our continued commitment to delivering supply chain planning tools that are built for today’s dynamic, real-world demands. Unlike many legacy providers or narrowly focused tools, Arkieva brings flexibility, speed and intelligence to every layer of the planning process from demand forecasting and lifecycle modeling to inventory optimization and causal analysis.
Our approach is centered on adaptability. Planners get the tools they need to make real-time decisions, backed by autonomous planning features that work quietly in the background to surface anomalies and uncover opportunities before they impact performance. These aren’t just technical capabilities, they’re competitive advantages, especially when business conditions are changing by the day.
More importantly, Arkieva’s platform is designed to drive measurable outcomes. Customers using our tools have reported results like 20% increases in throughput, 95%+ on-time shipments, and reduced raw material inventories, even during periods of growth. That’s the kind of performance modern supply chains demand. And it’s why, year after year, Arkieva remains a trusted choice for mid-market and enterprise manufacturers seeking a better way to plan.
So how should you use the 2025 Magic Quadrant™? Not just as an analyst report but as a decision-making report. Whether you’re currently evaluating providers, justifying a technology refresh, or seeking third-party validation for your internal stakeholders, the report offers clarity. It outlines vendor strengths and cautions, sheds light on strategic differentiators and provides a comprehensive look at how the market is evolving.
For those navigating a rapidly shifting supply chain environment, we feel this report is more than informative, it’s empowering. We believe it allows your team to cut through marketing claims, benchmark your existing solution and identify planning platforms that align with your goals. And if you’re building a business case for change, referencing independent research can often tip the scales with executive leadership.
In short, we think, the Magic Quadrant™ gives you what every planner is searching for: insight. And when paired with a deeper understanding of your internal priorities, whether that’s automation, forecast accuracy, scalability or speed to value, it becomes a powerful tool for strategic planning.
If you’re ready to take a closer look at your options, we encourage you to download the full 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions. Use it to challenge assumptions, compare capabilities and make confident decisions about your planning future. And when you’re ready to see how Arkieva fits into that future, our team is here to show you what we can do together.
Download the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions.
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Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions, By Pia Orup Lund, Joe Graham, Caleb Thomson, Shane Brett, Eva Dawkins, 14 April 2025
