Our Supply Chain Heroes program recognizes and celebrates the hard work of LeanDNA customers who optimize inventory, reduce shortages, and empower their companies to operate more efficiently. Every hero has a story, and we’re here to tell them.
Meet supply chain hero Dimitri Milot, a Supply Planner at Daher. Dimitri has quickly become a key player in his organization’s digital transformation, mastering implementations and driving standardization across his procurement teams.
Overcoming Manual Constraints
Before implementing APEX by LeanDNA, Dimitri and his team at Daher managed inventory through a structured "rob routine" centered on manual analytical cockpits, or tower controls. This included daily shortage analysis, determining which orders to expedite or postpone, and removing obsolete orders. This approach was heavily dependent on manual data consolidation, making tasks difficult to prioritize.
"Our main objective was to better control our inventory levels by reducing the gap between projected stock and target stock," Dimitri explains. "Without a centralized tool, these tasks were time-consuming and difficult to prioritize."
Dimitri was tasked with leading the APEX implementation just two months after joining Daher. This required him to master the company’s internal processes, their ERP system, and a new software platform in a short timeframe.
Rapid Implementation and Real-World Results
Despite the steep learning curve and time constraint, Dimitri succeeded in implementing APEX in less than four weeks. Today, he is a certified Subject Matter Expert (SME) and an important resource for his team. He has successfully replaced cumbersome Excel shortage trackers with APEX’s automated workflows, pushing for team-wide adoption and standardized reporting.
The Daher team now has centralized information across procurement teams, can monitor delays more effectively, and better prioritize supplier follow-ups. Within a month of implementation, the team saw significant, measurable improvements such as:
- 53% shortage reduction
- 27% excess inventory reduction
- 6% reduction in days of inventory
- 16% reduction in purchased inventory value
By translating these complex data points into actionable insights, Dimitri didn't just change the tool, he changed the trajectory of the team's performance.
“With these tools, we have reduced excess stock, limited shortages, and improved overall efficiency. It is a quickly profitable investment, especially in a world where supply chains must be data-driven and highly responsive.”
Looking Ahead: Optimizing the Future
Over the next six months, Dimitri’s focus remains on maintaining the lowest possible inventory levels and securing supply flows while optimizing cash management. He plans to achieve this by fully leveraging APEX’s advanced reporting capabilities.
"In the long term, we expect improved stock reduction, better risk anticipation, and enhanced operational performance," Dimitri notes.
A Tip From the Hero
When asked what advice he would give to other supply chain professionals, Dimitri emphasizes the power of intelligent solutions.
“I highly recommend investing in intelligent solutions such as APEX. It automates time-consuming tasks, provides clear visibility on priorities, and supports more reliable decision-making.”
Dimitri Milot's rapid success in implementing APEX at Daher is a testament to the value of digital transformation in the supply chain. By replacing cumbersome, manual processes with intelligent, automated solutions, he not only achieved his objective of better inventory control, but also empowered his procurement team with centralized data and clear priorities, earning his place as a Supply Chain Hero.
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