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.

When it comes to managing inventory across a large, global manufacturing network, complexity is the norm — and at Flowserve, John Rodriguez is on the front lines of tackling it head-on. As Senior Regional Planning Manager for Flowserve, John serves as the bridge between multiple manufacturing sites, users, and LeanDNA itself. He’s the champion who ensures that sites understand the platform’s value, while also advocating for Flowserve’s priorities to ensure the technology has the maximum impact.

Flowserve faced a complex challenge: multiple ERP systems across its global network, each with different instances and processes. This fragmentation made it difficult for facilities to get a unified view of their inventory and perform cross-site analytics. The lack of visibility extended to MRP messages as well, making it difficult to see when materials would arrive and how they flowed through production.

“LeanDNA has helped bridge the gap and made it possible for Flowserve to have all their Inventory Data in one place with actionable solutions. The Line of Balance logic now allows our sites to receive a clear profile as to when material will arrive on site.”- John Rodriguez, Senior Regional Planning Manager at Flowserve

From Fragmented Data to Unified Visibility

Prior to LeanDNA, Flowserve had tried other platforms, including Power BI, to track manufacturing KPIs. While useful for certain metrics and still used to track Manufacturing KPI’s, these tools couldn’t deliver the real-time, actionable insights needed for inventory optimization across multiple ERPs. 

Driving change across such a complex network required a leader who could connect teams, champion a new way of working, and guide sites through the transition. John’s leadership in change management and his ability to rally teams around a shared vision for better inventory visibility made the adoption of new tools both possible and impactful.

“LeanDNA helps standardize the inventory optimization and shortage management processes across different groups and ERPs. The flexibility and broad capability of LeanDNA’s Inventory Optimization platform  is a tremendous value add for Flowserve.” – Lily Djuniarti, Customer Success Manager at LeanDNA

Looking Ahead: Optimized Stocking, Lean Operations

Flowserve’s vision goes beyond just visibility. The team anticipates reaching optimized inventory levels while meeting customer demand, using LeanDNA’s Plan for Every Part tool to fine-tune stocking strategies and run leaner operations.

In the next six months, John is laser-focused on dramatically reducing inventory levels by following MRP messages closely and avoiding near obsolete, slow-moving, and excess (OSMI) situations. This focus positions Flowserve to operate more efficiently and strengthen its ability to respond to customer needs.

A Tip from the Hero

John’s success has reinforced the value of using advanced tools to tackle complex challenges and uncover new opportunities in supply chain management.

“Intelligent Supply Chain Solutions are at the forefront of our business even in today’s environment. These modern tools enable customers to make quicker analytical decisions while reducing the workload to reach said decisions. This technology can be used to supplement a facility’s inventory management strategy — or help create one.”

By unifying data, standardizing processes, and championing change across Flowserve’s network, John Rodriguez is proving that supply chain heroes aren’t just solving today’s challenges — they’re building the foundation for smarter, more connected operations in the future.