Case Study: D'Addario achieves standardized product launches and real-time project visibility with Teamwork Projects

D’Addario leverage Teamwork Projects and lean manufacturing to revolutionize manufacturing process

D’Addario, the family‑owned maker of musical instrument accessories with about 1,100 employees and distribution in 120+ countries, struggled with fragmented project management: individual lean boards scattered project details, making status updates time-consuming and often inaccurate. To centralize planning for capital investments, R&D, product launches and trade shows, D’Addario chose Teamwork and deployed Teamwork Projects.

By adopting Teamwork Projects, D’Addario standardized its product development launch process, introduced templates and a risk register, and implemented daily reports that deliver real‑time visibility into tasks, bottlenecks and resource allocation. Teamwork improved collaboration, sped task completion and increased on‑time deliveries, helping the company build on prior lean gains (which freed over 70,000 sq ft and cut some processes from four months to three hours); Jennifer Verdi‑Cohen credits Teamwork’s onboarding and 24/7 support for rapid adoption and measurable improvements in project transparency and delivery.

D’Addario

Jennifer Verdi-Cohen

Director of Project Management