LeanDNA announced Demand Scenario Modeling (DSM), a new capability within its APEX platform that lets production planners, buyers, and supply chain managers instantly test demand changes against real supply and Bill of Materials (BOM) data, without spreadsheets or system risk.
“Production planners shouldn't have to choose between speed and safety when they're testing a demand change,” says Andy Ellenthal, CEO of LeanDNA. “Demand Scenario Modeling gives them both: an answer in minutes, grounded in the same supply and BOM data running their factory, without ever touching a live ERP record. It replaces guesswork with a repeatable way to say yes, no, or not yet with confidence.”
Key takeaways:
· Demand Scenario Modeling replaces that manual exercise with what-if analysis built directly into APEX.
· Production planners can model a demand change and immediately see which components truly constrain production, how many units can realistically be built, and where shortage risk increases, turning a process that has historically taken hours into a workflow measured in minutes.
· Demand Scenario Modeling is purpose-built for the tactical-to-mid-horizon planning window — roughly 1-12 months out — where production teams most often need to turn a demand question into a production commitment.
