The LeanDNA APEX Awards
At LeanDNA, we believe the most impactful supply chain transformations happen when people, process, and technology come together, and the APEX Awards are our way of recognizing the customers who are leading that charge. Named after our platform, the APEX Awards honor those who have reached new heights in supply chain excellence, whether through measurable business impact, bold innovation, or unwavering leadership.
Presented at the LeanDNA Manufacturing Excellence Summit, the APEX Awards celebrate both individuals and organizations making a difference. From outstanding operational performance to game-changing collaboration, these awards highlight the stories, achievements, and partnerships that define what it means to rise above complexity and lead with clarity in today’s manufacturing world.
Nominations are closed
Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations. The nomination window is now closed.
Finalists will be notified in August.
APEX Award Categories
The APEX Architect Award
An award for an individual "power user" in the trenches.
Nominated by peers, managers, or CSMs, this honors the Buyer, Planner, or Analyst who uses APEX daily to save the day, preventing a massive line-down situation or uncovering a hidden inventory goldmine. Must be a LeanDNA Certified SME who has demonstrated a deep technical command of the platform’s newest features (e.g. Inventory Optimization, Kei). Has successfully implemented at least one specific workflow or "playbook" learned during the SME training that resulted in a documented operational win.
The APEX Synergy Award
An award for the most collaborative team and successful transformation.
Recognizes a company that has broken down silos between departments (e.g., Procurement, Planning, and Operations) by proactively managing change, overcoming adoption hurdles, and using APEX as their single source of truth. It honors the collective effort of a team that didn't just install software, but evolved their entire culture to work in total sync. Supply chain is a team sport, but winning requires a playbook for change. This category encourages entries that focus on alignment, communication, and the leadership required to move an organization from "the old way" to a unified, proactive future.
The Peak Performance Award
An award to recognize top performing company and site over the last year. Completely data based, no nominations.
Awarded to the customer who has shown the most significant measurable improvement across key metrics in LeanDNA over the past 12 months (e.g., % reduction in shortages, inventory turns, DOI drop, supplier on-time delivery).Celebrates a customer that has truly climbed to new heights in supply chain performance using LeanDNA.
The APEX Impact Award
An award for the stand out success story of the year.
Chosen by LeanDNA leadership, this award honors a customer or individual who exemplifies the spirit of LeanDNA, creating measurable business value, empowering teams, and transforming supply chain from cost center to strategic driver.
The Trailblazer Award
An award for a LeanDNA champion who boldly drives the value for their company.
Nominated by LeanDNA customer success focused teams, this award honors a person who consistently pushes boundaries, champions new capabilities, and partners strategically to drive value from LeanDNA.,Celebrates a true innovator and collaborator who’s not afraid to pave a new path.
