This year, the awards program expanded its scope to include six distinct categories. The addition of the APEX Architect award highlights individual power users mastering new platform capabilities, while the APEX Synergy award recognizes teams that successfully unified departmental workflows. For the first time, LeanDNA invited its broader customer community to submit nominations, moving away from internal selections to highlight peer achievements.
LeanDNA Names Finalists for 2026 APEX Awards
Twenty-six manufacturers and professionals have been named as finalists for the second annual APEX Awards, a program celebrating teams that have transitioned from reactive supply chain management to AI-supported decision-making. The winners will be revealed live during the LeanDNA Manufacturing Excellence Summit in Austin this October.
Jordan Slabaugh, Chief Marketing Officer at LeanDNA, noted that the finalists demonstrate the practical impact of combining human expertise with AI-driven execution. The list of contenders features industry leaders including Daikin, Johnson Controls, Ford, and Spirit AeroSystems. These companies are being evaluated on metrics ranging from site-specific operational improvements to cross-departmental collaboration. The final results will be announced at the summit held in downtown Austin from Oct. 28-30, 2026.
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