Case Study: Lightspeed improves supply chain visibility and inventory availability with Demand Driven Technologies’ Replenishment+

Lightspeed, A Learning Company - Customer Case Study

Lightspeed, a Learning Company, a leading provider of classroom audio technology, was struggling with inventory challenges that affected customer service and cash flow. The company needed better ways to align materials with true market demand, move beyond spreadsheet-based MRP planning, improve forecast accuracy, and gain greater supply chain visibility. To address these issues, Lightspeed turned to Demand Driven Technologies and its Replenishment+ solution.

Demand Driven Technologies implemented NetSuite with Replenishment+ using Demand Driven MRP (DDMRP) methodologies to drive planning from actual demand rather than forecasts. The solution introduced dynamic buffers, clearer supply signals, and more frequent, smaller orders for long lead-time items, helping Lightspeed maintain stock availability while reducing on-hand inventory. As a result, Lightspeed improved end-to-end visibility, strengthened handling of long lead-time products, and responded faster to trends and product introductions.

Lightspeed, A Learning Company