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AI @ Kimberly-Clark

Personal care (Kleenex, Huggies)
Industry
Last updated
July 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM

Summary

  • Kimberly-Clark has progressively integrated AI technologies since 2018, evolving from early adoption of big data and IoT to advanced AI applications in supply chain optimization, transportation, and generative AI content by 2025.
  • Key leadership figures such as Zack Hicks and Josh Blacksmith have driven AI transformation efforts, focusing on operational efficiency, cloud-native manufacturing, and dynamic marketing content, with investments exceeding $2 billion in US operations supporting this digital and AI modernization.
  • The company's AI use cases span across internal efficiency improvements—like AI-enabled smart building ecosystems, logistics automation, and quality control—and external customer engagement, including dynamic messaging and creative generative AI campaigns for brands like Kleenex, Cottonelle, and Scott.

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6 AI Use Cases at Kimberly-Clark

Creative Marketing
2025
Customer Facing
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
Revenue
Use of generative AI to bolster creativity in product marketing campaigns, such as for 'blush' products, enhancing brand differentiation and consumer engagement. [1]
Supply Chain
2025
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
Costs
Kimberly-Clark uses AI-powered platforms to optimize supply chain operations by addressing order bunching, improving logistics, and enhancing delivery efficiency. [1][2]
Logistics Automation
2025
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
Costs
Deployment of AI-powered logistics systems and robotics in distribution centers to automate warehouse operations and enable direct shipping from factories, improving efficiency. [1][2]
Manufacturing Automation
2025
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
Costs
Integration of AI-enabled automated guided vehicles and AI-powered cameras in manufacturing facilities to improve product quality control and operational automation. [1]
Facilities Management
2025
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
Costs
AI and machine learning technologies are used in smart building ecosystems to automate and optimize facilities management, enhancing energy efficiency and operational effectiveness. [1]
Content Optimization
2024
Customer Facing
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
The company implements dynamic content delivery systems to provide timely, personalized messaging to customers, enhancing brand engagement for products like Kleenex and Cottonelle. [1]

Timeline

2025 Q4

1 updates

Market analysts recognize Kimberly-Clark's strong dividend potential while noting competitive dynamics among AI-focused stocks.

2025 Q3

1 updates

Deployment of AI-powered platforms to address supply chain challenges like order bunching; expanded use of generative AI in creative marketing for brands such as 'blush' products; leadership highlighting AI benefits at industry forums.

2025 Q2

1 updates

Significant $2B investment in US operations deploying AI-powered robotics and logistics systems; key executives presenting on collaborative AI.

2025 Q1

1 updates

Advancement of AI-powered smart building ecosystems in facilities management and cloud-native manufacturing, including AI-enabled automated guided vehicles and quality control cameras.

2024 Q4

1 updates

Expansion of digital transformation via a tech hub in India focusing on AI including generative AI and machine learning for various applications.

2024 Q3

1 updates

Adoption of dynamic content optimization platforms utilizing AI to deliver moment-based messaging for iconic brands; hiring AI/ML development engineers to scale machine learning capabilities.

2024 Q2

1 updates

Leveraging AI for enhanced supply chain efficiency, cost reduction, and improved customer service through machine learning applications.

2024 Q1: no updates

2023 Q4

1 updates

Implementation of AI in transportation systems to enhance logistics operations.

2023 Q3

1 updates

Defined AI strategy to improve company-wide operations and decision-making, emphasizing modernization and continuous progress.

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2018 Q3

1 updates

Initial AI integration focusing on big data, IoT, and artificial intelligence to boost operational performance.