{"id":13131,"date":"2025-12-09T06:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T14:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/?p=13131"},"modified":"2025-12-19T11:52:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T19:52:27","slug":"2025-qad-redzone-champions-of-change-customer-leaders-redefining-manufacturing-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/2025-qad-redzone-champions-of-change-customer-leaders-redefining-manufacturing-performance","title":{"rendered":"2025 QAD | Redzone Champions of Change: Customer Leaders Redefining Manufacturing Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13133&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global manufacturing is under pressure like never before. Demand patterns are volatile, value chains are being reconfigured, labor is scarce and customers expect transparency, speed and reliability as standard. At the same time, many manufacturers are still wrestling with aging systems, manual workarounds and disconnected data that slow decisions and hide risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this environment, progress is not measured by roadmaps or intentions. It is measured by action, execution and outcomes. The manufacturers that stand out are those who modernize with purpose, simplify complexity and deliver results that move the business forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the 2025 <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/events\/champions-of-manufacturing\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Champions of Manufacturing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> events across Europe, the Americas and India, QAD recognized standout customers with the QAD | Redzone Champions of Change Awards. These awards celebrate customer leaders who are driving measurable transformation across sourcing, production, logistics, finance and IT.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why the Champions of Change Awards Matter Now<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Champions of Change Awards highlight customers who:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn fragmented data and manual processes into real operational visibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace slow, rigid processes with scalable, modern execution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empower teams with tools that support value creation, not just administration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deliver productivity, speed and resilience in the face of disruption<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build the foundation for continuous improvement and long-term growth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These manufacturers are not waiting for ideal conditions. They are moving decisively, using QAD | Redzone solutions as part of a broader effort to redesign how work gets done and how performance is managed day to day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet the 2025 Champions of Change Award Winners<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoliv.com\/autoliv-india\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Autoliv India<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Industry:<\/b> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/industries\/automotive\" rel=\"noopener\">Automotive<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What They Do:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Automotive safety systems manufacturing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autoliv India is recognized for upgrading its QAD ERP platform to create a stable, future-ready digital core\u2014strengthening financial control, enhancing compliance, and enabling agility across global automotive manufacturing operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bickfordsgroup.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Bickford\u2019s<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Industry:<\/b> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/industries\/food-and-beverage\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food &amp; Beverage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What They Do:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beverage manufacturing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bickford\u2019s modernized its operations by embracing real-time data access and paperless processes. Within the first year of implementing <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rzsoftware.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redzone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the longstanding QAD ERP customer <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rzsoftware.com\/videos\/results-through-agility-with-bickfords-group\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">achieved a 50 percent uplift in productivity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and significantly improved visibility across its operations. By connecting QAD ERP with other business systems through the QAD Integration Platform, Bickford\u2019s continues to strengthen data flow, efficiency and collaboration across the organization.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ctyNpp1zYc8?si=lm_8kdPF0JnKHzh0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.convotherm.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Convotherm (Welbilt Deutschland GmbH)<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Industry:<\/b> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/industries\/industrial-manufacturing\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial Manufacturing<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What They Do:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Commercial combi oven manufacturing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convotherm modernized its sourcing operations to improve speed, visibility and supplier collaboration. By digitizing RFQs with QAD Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), the company accelerated processing by 90 percent, expanded its supplier reach from five to 50 and <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/case-studies\/convotherm\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">achieved a 3.2x ROI in the first year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Convotherm now stands out as a leader in driving efficiency, compliance and innovation in supplier management.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/qad.wistia.com\/medias\/wnutxkwm9z&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dsv.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>DSV<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Industry:<\/b> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/industries\/distribution-and-logistics\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribution and Logistics<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What They Do:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Global transportation and warehouse operations<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DSV, a global logistics leader, transformed its warehouse operations to keep pace with rapid growth and peak-season demand. By moving its <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/solutions\/transportation-execution\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Trade and Transportation Execution (GTTE)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> solution to QAD Cloud, the company achieved one-second carrier label response times and improved throughput and reliability. DSV is now extending this modernization to additional warehouse operations worldwide, setting a new pace for innovation in logistics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hendrickson-intl.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Hendrickson<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Industry:<\/b> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/industries\/automotive\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automotive<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What They Do:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Suspensions, axles, and mechanical components manufacturing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hendrickson modernized its accounts payable operations by introducing intelligent automation in partnership with QAD and Esker, streamlining invoice processing and reducing manual effort across five business units. At the same time, Hendrickson has actively collaborated with QAD on early AI-driven inventory optimization initiatives, contributing insights that help shape new solutions. This combination of execution and innovation reflects Hendrickson\u2019s commitment to efficiency today and digital transformation for the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindalco.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Hindalco Industries Limited<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Industry:<\/b> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/industries\/automotive\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automotive<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What They Do:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aluminum components for personal mobility<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindalco successfully leveraged QAD for their personal mobility division to handle automotive demands, real time visibility of production and improving process efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the full <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/case-studies\/hindalco-industries-limited\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindalco customer success story<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/jayanti.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Jayanti Herbs &amp; Spice<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Industry:<\/b> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/industries\/food-and-beverage\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food &amp; Beverage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What They Do:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Herbs and spice manufacturing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By unifying production and quality data, empowering shopfloor teams, and strengthening compliance across units with the help of Redzone, Jayanti is driving meaningful gains in throughput, collaboration, and team effectiveness. Their transformation journey reflects a steady, outcome-driven approach to customer-centricity and being future-ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muellerindustries.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Mueller Industries<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Industry:<\/b> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/industries\/industrial-manufacturing\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial Manufacturing<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What They Do:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products manufacturing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guided by its CIO, Mueller Industries modernized its IT and ERP landscape by replacing legacy systems and reducing reliance on specialized skills. The company improved process efficiency and equipped its workforce with intuitive, future-ready tools. With this transformation, Mueller strengthened workforce adaptability and positioned the business for long-term competitiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/royalsanders.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Royal Sanders<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Industry: <\/b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/industries\/consumer-products\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumer Products<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What They Do: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private label personal care and household products manufacturing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Royal Sanders accelerated its growth strategy by rapidly integrating five acquisitions since 2021. The company began by moving to QAD Cloud, then rolled out QAD ERP to each new acquisition using standardized processes. By eliminating non-value-add activities and completing implementations in an average of just three months per entity, Royal Sanders delivered measurable EBITDA impact with a focus on operational efficiency. The company has become a model for speed-to-value, scalable growth and disciplined integration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/safholland.com\/int\/en\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>SAF-HOLLAND (York Transport)<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Industry: <\/b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/industries\/automotive\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automotive<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What They Do: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial vehicle components manufacturing<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SAF-HOLLAND is recognized for setting the standard in ERP modernization by executing a flawless, low-risk QAD ERP upgrade. The initiative eliminated technical debt, minimized disruption, and established a highly adaptive digital foundation for future growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tenneco.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Tenneco<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Industry:<\/b> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/industries\/automotive\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automotive<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What They Do:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Automotive components and emissions control systems manufacturing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenneco faced the challenge of modernizing complex, disconnected ERP systems across 11 manufacturing sites. To enable greater agility and visibility, the company is consolidating these systems into a single cloud-based QAD Adaptive platform. The initiative is improving scalability, reducing technical debt, and empowering faster, data-driven decision-making. Tenneco has set a new benchmark for speed-to-value and is now positioned for continuous innovation with <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/solutions\/adaptive-erp\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QAD Adaptive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.welbilt.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Welbilt<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Industry: <\/b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/industries\/industrial-manufacturing\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial Manufacturing<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What They Do: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional kitchen and foodservice equipment manufacturing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welbilt advanced its enterprise transformation through a phased modernization program across eight business units. By establishing a standardized, modern ERP foundation, the company improved efficiency and streamlined processes. Welbilt has created a scalable platform for continuous improvement, positioning the enterprise for sustained growth and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wesco-group.com\/\"><b>Wesco<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Industry: <\/b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/industries\/consumer-products\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumer Products<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>What They Do:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Design and manufacture of furniture, educational materials, and early childhood equipment<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wesco modernized its operations by replacing more than 500 customizations with user-friendly apps, APIs and embedded KPIs. These changes improved supplier on-time delivery, enhanced data-driven insights and enabled secure access for external partners. Wesco has created a scalable, global-ready ERP environment that fuels innovation and supports advanced logistics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer Success at the Core of Transformation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across industries and regions, these nine Champions of Change winners share a common commitment to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measurable operational improvement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visibility and execution across the enterprise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disciplined modernization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workforce enablement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous performance gains<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their stories show that meaningful change does not come from hype or future promises. It comes from focused action, strong leadership and the ability to translate strategy into daily execution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizing Leadership That Delivers Results<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2025 Champions of Change Award winners exemplify what leadership looks like in modern manufacturing. Each organization has taken bold steps to simplify complexity, improve performance and position itself for sustained growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QAD | Redzone is proud to celebrate these customers and the teams behind these achievements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read the full <\/b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/about\/news\/-\/room\/read\/2025\/qad-redzone-announces-2025-champions-of-change-award-winners-at-champions-of-manufacturing-events\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>2025 QAD | Redzone Champions of Change Award announcement<\/b><\/a><b> to learn more.<\/b>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13133&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]Global manufacturing is under pressure like never before. Demand patterns are volatile, value chains are being reconfigured, labor is scarce and customers expect transparency, speed and reliability as standard. At the same time, many manufacturers are still wrestling with aging systems, manual workarounds and disconnected data that slow decisions and hide risk. 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