Case Study: Special Products & MFG improves shortages and inventory accuracy with LeanDNA

Tanya Lance Drives Smarter Supply Chain Strategies at SPM

Special Products & MFG (SPM) was struggling to turn the large volume of data from its ERP system into clear, actionable supply chain insight. Buyers depended on ERP reports, spreadsheets, and supplier feedback, but the process lacked consistency, made it hard to manage different commodity types, and left the team without reliable visibility into min/max levels or supplier performance. Before LeanDNA, SPM relied on custom SQL and PowerBI dashboards, but those tools were difficult to maintain and did not provide the proactive, AI-driven analysis the team needed.

SPM implemented LeanDNA to improve inventory visibility and guide buyers with actionable tasks. With LeanDNA, the team was able to identify shortages earlier, improve clear-to-build percentages and PO confirmations, and make min/max inventory management more accurate. LeanDNA also helped SPM reduce shortages, improve supplier on-time delivery, and shift buyer time toward strategic work like cost savings and supplier development.

Special Products & MFG

Tanya Lance

Materials Manager