# Page 4 | QAD Redzone Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 4 - Is QAD Redzone the right OEE solution for you? Explore 281 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/176109/Redzone-Productivity/reviews --- QAD Redzone 4.9 (281) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/176109/Redzone-Productivity/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated April 24th, 2026 # Page 4 - Reviews of QAD Redzone ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 76-100 of 281 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use NM Nancy M. Asst. FSQA Manager Food Production Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Food Manufacturers Need Redzone!" June 30, 2022 5.0 Seeing OEE in real time has helped motivate the employees. The ease of traceability was huge especially during our GSFI audit. Pros Going Paperless! The ease of use, the traceability aspects, and the functionality of Redzone has been a huge benefit to our company for both quality and production improvements! Cons Certain features we would like to see, such as sell by date calculations per item or GSFI audit scheme templates would be great improves to one day see on Redzone. Alternatives considered [SafetyChain](https://www.capterra.com/p/208610/SafetyChain/) Reason for choosing QAD Redzone Redzone is a great balance between production monitoring and quality management. The other companies offered options for one or the other, not a great balance between the two. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer PMO Manager Food Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great experience! From scoping to integration and support." January 31, 2022 5.0 Pros The product user interface may look overwhelming at first, but it's actually very simple to use. The integration of production data with communications, RCPS, Kaizens, huddles, are the core strengths of this product. Cons user management could use a better process for batch edits. It could be done with the support team, but it'd be great if it can be done by the users. Also, the integration of data across multiple sites is something that could be improved on, for enterprises with a cross-regional scale with multiple sites, it can be challenging to manage, but overall this is a great product. Review Source GS Graciela S. QC Supervisor Food & Beverages Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Redzone Feedback" February 4, 2022 5.0 It has been great. I believe most were resistant to the change, but have realized it is easier than they expected. It has made our life easier. Less clutter, better production. It has made it easier for document control. Pros I like that most things are at the touch of my fingertips. I like that I can see what's going on from anywhere in the world. I can fix certain codes from the Ipad. I like that there is a detailed history in the ipad. It holds people accountable the quality of our products. This program makes it neater for everyone involved. It saves time, and money. Redzone is what you make of it. You can build it to best meet the needs of your company. Cons I don't like that once a run is closed, the Run ID cannot be changed. Often times, The operator will select the wrong run ID, but they produced what they were supposed to produce correctly. If the run is closed i cannot edit the Run ID. While the run is active, I can change it. I don't want to be able to change the data, just change the Run ID. Review Source Neil B. Chief Operating Officer Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "More than just an MES" April 13, 2021 5.0 Initially, we were seeking a better way to quantify our performance in a near live manner which brought us to an MES solution. When looking at the options available what we eventually uncovered was that the level engagement Redzone was able to create at the team member level superseded any benefits we were seeking around KPI reporting. Working in an industry that is heavily regulated, the paperless quality system also helps keep you organized and makes documents easily accessible when needed. Pros Though Redzone gets grouped as an MES, and it certainly has all the reporting and functionality of a conventional MES, it's true value lies with it being a transformational cultural tool for the team members manufacturing products. The software doesn't simply tell them how they are doing, but rather changes their behaviors and teaches them how to perform their jobs more effectively. This is done leveraging not only the software but also the Redzone coaches who work in the factories with your team and drive engagement and ownership. I have had opportunities to leverage Redzone in both plants I was responsible for managing, as well as with contract manufacturers, and every site that implements Redzone sees not only a dramatic uptick in manufacturing performance but a dramatic increase in employee engagement and morale. Cons The software is iOS based and there are no Windows desktop options. That being said, it is easy to work around this by leveraging iPad's and Smart TV's. Reason for choosing QAD Redzone Redzone differentiates itself from other MES solutions by providing not only live visibility of line and plant performance, but by transforming your culture. Review Source Response from QAD April 15, 2021 Neil, thank you for this review. It is a very inciteful comparison to the MES category and the "More than an MES" is a great way of saying "Adds more value to your MES" as well. KS Katarzyna S. System Administrator Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great journey with Red Zone" March 31, 2023 5.0 Thanks to Red zone my company will be paperless and compliance become very easy to do and time saving. Wayne Niblett- our Red Zone coach was great and he gave us lot of support. I also learned a lot from him and I think as a coach he is amazing. With all the tools we have now, we can improve what we do in the factory and develop Red Zone for our needs. It's just a beginning. Pros Red Zone features are easy to use. The building process was very interesting journey and effects very rewarding. Cons Copy option wasn't available for all the features also poor visibility of what's been build so far (for triggers). Reason for choosing QAD Redzone My company used Red Zone productivity module already and compliance was another step to take. Review Source JD Jagadeesh D. Director of Operations Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Buy Redzone - No Brainer!" May 22, 2021 5.0 Initially we started with Productivity software and during the first year, we increased our productivity by 50%! If we don't have Redzone for even an hour, we feel like crippled! I will be calling everybody I know in Redzone to get it fixed, but that happens may be once in 2 years because it hardly goes down and no issue at all! Compliance software - Trust me, Initially there was lot of pushback from QA dept to get this implemented because all of us are used to doing this in a way that suits us! But trust me, after implementation and they started using it, they cannot live without Redzone! Even the QA tech's love this ease of software compared to paper. We are like 95 % paperless and depend everything on Redzone. Lastly but not the least, again Redzone people haven't paid me to say this, Just call Redzone and get it installed! Seriously NO BRAINER!!!! All of you will see the results when your bottomline (EBITDA) keep increasing every year, this is absolute required when everything around us keeps increasing including hourly wages and we cannot increase our customer prices! End of the day, if you don't like it, it's easy to cancel the Redzone! As simple as that! Good Luck Folks.And so far probably I have shown the software to 20 or 25 customers, and almost all of them have signed up for Redzone after our call or plant tour in our facility. Pros \- Ease of use especially for hourly workers including any language speaking employees! Because it's as simple as identifying Red / Green and make a decision. - Software use to drive the productivity. - Great knowledge of Redzone Coaches. - Accessing the history is terrific, especially when we have a BRC audit, lot of auditors were super impressed and even mentioned that every company needs to use the Redzone to make the auditor lie easier too! - Etc etc, because I can keep going and write 2 pages about it. Cons \- Nothing I can think of. - Somebody need to own this and be an expert, it's definitely not like turning on the switch and forgetting about it. Reason for choosing QAD Redzone None. Review Source Response from QAD June 1, 2021 Thank you for the review and especially for the compelling call to action: "Buy Redzone - No Brainer!" RL Ryan L. SQMS Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Redzone helped us unlock our potential" May 21, 2021 5.0 Overall our experience has been excellent; the software is stable, support has been quick to respond as we utilized new aspects of the software, our Redzone coach has been a valuable partner in our lean journey and at the end of the day Redzone played an important role in our success as a leader in safety, quality and reliability. Pros Previously we were collecting data at the end of the shift using spreadsheets and the lag between data recording and decision making left a lot of opportunity on the table. Not only did we get the relevant data faster so we could make quicker informed decisions, Redzone came along side us as our partner through their coaching program to help us teach our workforce to use that data themselves and make those decisions closer to the process and drive productivity. 3 years on and we still engage with Redzone through the coaching program as a learning partner. Cons Some constraints exist within the software - it is not fully customizable at the application level. It cannot be all things for all businesses which, like the iOS platform it is built on is both a strength and weakness. Reason for choosing QAD Redzone We completed the opportunity blitz process hosted by Redzone which looked at our current productivity and projected productivity gain based on the historic post implementation performance within the Redzone community. This yielded a fairly straight forward ROI presentation; an ROI which we ultimately exceeded. The biggest differentiator between Redzone and the alternative solutions out there is the coaching and implementation program. You will get there faster and easier with the Redzone team without over extending your internal teams and IS resources. Review Source Response from QAD June 1, 2021 Thank you for the thoughtful review. Nice summary of an "excellent experience" NL Nelson L. QA Supervisor Food & Beverages Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Redzone review" May 22, 2024 5.0 Pros I like that I'm able to communicate with others in real time and work together to solve issues that are happening on the floor. Cons No complaints on redzone as the app is easy to use and very user friendly. Review Source CH Christian H. Food Safety Coordinator Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A change in ethos and drive to the next level" January 26, 2022 5.0 Very positive experience implementing a system that has become part of daily life. Worth the effort. Pros We have implemented both an OEE and compliance module. This has allowed us to utilise the generated data to form improvement plans and improve productivity, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency. The compliance side has allowed us to create a paperless production record system and automation of check generation. Making the completion of quality/production checks easier. The ability to add verification, images, and automated data reduces the workload and increases the value of the records. Overall the process of setup and implementation has been a positive experience with great support from the RedZone coaches and the wider support team. RedZone also facilitates communication between all levels within the business and tracking actions, which can be seen from operators to management. Definitely would recommend the system to any company wishing to drive OEE and Compliance to the next level. Cons Nothing specifically to dislike about the software system, it is a fantastic tool. Improvement suggestions are relayed and appreciated; however, it does rely on other sites identifying the same in some cases to be implemented. The workload of setting up the system is labourious (but very well supported) but worth it when you get to the end result. Review Source KS Karthik S. Manufacturing Excellence Manager Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Over 107% Productivity increase within the first 90 days of using Redzone! " April 21, 2022 5.0 The combination of real-time data and historical records helps identify top losses and address issues as soon as possible. In 2021, our factory has seen over 40% increase in efficiency, 15% reduction in consumer complaints and over $250K in waste reduction from using Redzone as a platform to establish a continuous improvement culture. Pros Forums, chats and groups make it very easy to collaborate cross-functionally across all shifts. Very easy to use and understand Redzone with tons of features within the Productivity and Compliance Module. Real-time data helps front line leaders understand what support is needed so that actions can be created (within the app) to eliminate root cause. Data checks are beneficial for historical records and analytics. Cons The ability for Redzone to have more ways to visualize the data without having to rely on a third party integration (Tableau). Also the ability to add external attachments like Word or PowerPoint to data sheets. Review Source DC Damon C. Production area manager Food Production Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Redzone is enjoy and great seeing engagement as a whole" May 23, 2024 5.0 The instant visibility of our lin data, puts us in a better position to make decisions. The meeting format helped us to manage actions and it's always available to see until it's resolved. Pros Redzone made it available to see all status of the line instantly. It's given us the option to multitask rather than spending a lot of time walking line to line to find out the line status. The engagement from team leaders and allowing them to update the management team using photos, chats and videos. Cons The app only shows limited amounts of data, it requires external reports to get more data. When auto starts is enabled, the status page is covered. We would like to still see our current shift status until the end. Review Source PJ Q. Vice President Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Software for a cultural transformation" February 2, 2021 5.0 We set out to gain visibility on that which we thought we saw each day. Before, we reviewed weekly production reports, mainly based on yield and units/labor hour. Issues would take a week or more to be surfaced, and solutions to fix them longer still. Today, we analyze each line in real time at the operator level, and if any metrics are our out of flux, our team can mobilize to fix the issue immediately and change the outcome for the day. This has empowered our teams significantly and unlocked tons of new capacity and lower costs. Pros • impactful and yet light-weight platform that gave us instant visibility of our 11 lines in 3 facilities. • multilanguage support in-app, native • mobile first - made deployment easy • up and running in 2 weeks • enabled a focus on outcomes, rather than activities • improved communication on the floor • uniquely integrated for quality & maintenance as well as OEE Cons Not necessarily a knock on the software, but for our legacy multi-generation family manufacturing business, there was a steep learning curve on some of the technical aspects of on-the-floor data collection. Make sure you have a strong IT infrastructure! I would like to see a special access "admin dashboard" that is in a browser and integrations with digital signage features on the cloud Review Source Response from QAD February 23, 2021 Thanks for the thoughtful 'full house' review, PJ. Your focus on the 'outcomes versus activities' is really insightful. Joe S. Director of Engineering and Continuous Improvement Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Lean partner that continually improves their services" April 14, 2021 5.0 I have been a customer for seven years, deploying multiple systems with coaching engagements throughout that period. The experiences have always been positive and the investments have had valuable returns. The part of Redzone I enjoy the most is that they partner with you to ensure you have success. Being a customer is having a lean partner that continually improves their services. We get better as Redzone learns and gets better. It would be difficult for any organization to create an internal lean department that compares to the quality of services that Redzone offers. Being a customer you get to be a part of an organization who's entire goal is to learn and provide better manufacturing excellence services. Pros Redzone is not a traditional MES software. I can be difficult to define exactly. Along with the visual workplace software Redzone will coach you in to how to use the system most effectively. It is part software, part standardized lean approach, and part custom lean consulting. It provides a visual workplace along with a program to manage a highly productive and collaborative work environment. Cons Some of the features can be cumbersome to manage through the iOS interface. Good customer service is provided to help make the management easier. Review Source Response from QAD April 16, 2021 Very thoughtful review, Joe. Your description of "Software + Std lean + Custom lean" should be very interesting to buyers who "don't think they are read for lean", which we hear a lot. RP Roshanbhai P. Production team leader Food Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Redzone is amazing and it’s working smarter not harder" May 24, 2024 5.0 Its automatic to capture downtime and it's taking the pressure off on my work. All I need is now to allocate downtime reasons without needing to remember the start and end of each downtime. Pros I don't have to go the office for small talks I can inform my manager easier via cha, I can spend more time to get my line running better. It's better than our old system in terms of data entry. Cons When I'm busy with other line work and if I didn't start Redzone, the data is not being capture. Review Source JK John K. Sr Director of Process & System Improvement Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Redzone Production System - UTZ Brands" April 14, 2021 5.0 We have implemented the productivity and compliance module at 12 of our factories and have had improvements in performance at every plant. With the impact to results and the ability to get employees more involved in the CI process we have been very happy with our selection decision to implement Redzone Pros The availability to have real time data at the line and to increase the accuracy of our data capture. This has been a foundation to the identification of productivity/waste reduction opportunities. The compliance module has been critical for standardization across all our facilities and has been a foundation of our Food Safety Program. We have had several SQF auditors tell us that we are best in class because of Redzone and our application of the software. The last is the improved communication across the plants, the chat functionality was a surprise that has been critical to the improvement. Cons I do not have any Cons to share. The software has delivered a lot of value and we continue to learn and expand our utilization. Reason for choosing QAD Redzone The decision to purchase the software was based on four critical factors, 1) Utilization of mobile technology, the user interface was very easy for are operators to use. 2) Real time data and ability to access data, 3) light IT infrastructure and easy of implementation, 4) Value from a cost perspective. The coach in module and access to a community of like customers was a differentiator over other options Review Source Response from QAD April 16, 2021 Thanx for the 5 out of 5 / 10 out of 10 review, John, but what I think is most compelling is the 12 out of 12 plants that have resulted in productivity improvements! MP Marty P. CEO Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "RedZone helped us transform from ordinary to extraordinary" February 12, 2021 5.0 Very easy to implement. We found their team very flexible when we needed the program or scheduling altered to fit our needs. We had several occasions to tap into the whole community of RedZone users and we found that this was one of the great strengths. Pros As a well established food manufacturer (Confectionary) we had gotten comfortable in our existing habits and processes. RedZone was the perfect tool and program to allow use to leave our comfort zone and dare to be much more. Importantly, it concentrated on educating, informing and empowering the line workers and operators to make better decisions based on the real time data that is displayed to them concerning their own world. Best three things that makes RedZone different from any other system we considered is: 1) Ease and speed of implementation (we didn't believe RZ when they said we would be up and in use in days...it was true), 2) Empowerment of line workers and operators (this is no top down approach - it released the creative and competitive energy dormant on our factory floor) and finally 3) The combination of excellent "real time" data with on target coaching was dynamite! Cons There wasn't too much that we had a problem with. For a medium sized operation, it is not inexpensive but when we considered our payback and value, it was well worth it. Review Source Response from QAD February 23, 2021 Thanks for the 'full-house' review, Marty! Love to hear the confirmation on Redzone's rapid time to value with 'Ease and speed of implementation'. And we value your contribution to the community! KC Kirsty C. Operations Reliability Manager Food Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great product for managing plant performance. " January 13, 2022 5.0 I have found Redzone really easy to use and anything I have been stuck with I have found a quick email to their support team resolves all issues. They always make themselves available for questions and training if needed and they spend time with you to ensure you are fully utilising the system in a way that works for your business. Any contact I have had with the Redzone team has always been really positive and found everyone very helpful. Pros Redzone is really easy to use and navigate. It is intuitive so even with little training you could easily navigate the system and find what you're looking for. Redzone also makes the live performance figures really visible and it set up to compliment SIC with all info required in a forum. Cons You can track waste and product give away but this is a little more difficult to incorporate into the SIC forum. Review Source Shad S. VP Operations Cosmetics Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Insight and understanding" April 30, 2021 5.0 We have had an exceptional experience with Redzone. Redzone did much more than sell us a software solution, they acted as a partner from initiation to completion. The Redzone coaching was key to getting the program operational in such a short timeframe. Pros Redzone has given us the insight and understanding about our processes that we were missing. The best part about Redzone is that this visibility is accessible to the entire organization. Operators, managers, quality control, maintenance, and company executives can see what is going on in real-time. The option of bringing Google Translate into the program has increased communication among our employees, especially between departments. With Redzone, we are able to get a clear understanding of the performance of our production lines and also get a better understanding of the issues on the lines leading to downtime. Ultimately Redzone has allowed us to quickly identify quality or process efficiency issues, then create and test solutions. Cons Redzone has exceeded our expectations. The ability to access and interact with the program with an iPad or iPhone is a key benefit, though it would be nice to have the ability to access the program through a computer as well. Review Source Response from QAD May 3, 2021 What a great review. Thank you! "Exceeding your expectations" on such a critical outcome for your business "Insight and understanding" is a powerful message! TO Thomas O. PKG Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Brought our PKG Department into the 21st Century" March 24, 2023 5.0 Pros Redzone has been instrumental in bringing our PKG Department into the digital age. Transitioning our operation to paperless has been spectacular and well-received by the operators. With all the data at our fingertips, we are analyzing and adapting/improving much more quickly than in the past. Our RZ Coaches \[sensitive content hidden\] were heavily involved with operator training on the PKG Floor. They were very knowledgeable about taking our idea/requirements and getting them into RZ in the easiest/cleanest possible way. Really can't say enough about how much they taught us so that we could ultimately become self-sufficient. About six months in, there's no turning back. Cons No real downsides to note. I would like for the glitch where newly entered comments in forums or elsewhere aren't seen until refreshed. Whereas the Chats and Forums tabs are self-explanatory as to what content drives the red numerical notifications, I cannot figure out the same for the Activities tab. Despite my best efforts, I always have unseen messages, if you will. Review Source NB Noe B. Operations Manager Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Redzone User and Admin for over 2+ Years " October 27, 2023 5.0 Pros What I like most about Redzone is that it in-powers the front-line workers. I have been involved in 2 Redzone launches, and for both sites, it has made our jobs easier. It helps create a structure for organizations. The culture that Redzone brings to sites about coaching employees and helping them grow professionally is what I most like about Redzone. Cons One of the cons that I have experienced with Redzone is minor app bugs that quickly get addressed. Review Source LY Lauren Y. Division ME Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Engaging Hearts & Minds" February 1, 2021 5.0 Within the first 90 days of Redzone implementation, all 20 of our sites achieved an average 6% throughput increase. Pros From the moment I interacted with Redzone at another colleague’s factory I was hooked! I’ve been working in the manufacturing continuous improvement world for the past 15 years and had never come across a digital solution that could easily connect what operators do every shift in their actions & standards to how this impacted their performance results. For years we had been asking operators to manually track this information on white boards and paper checklists which took time away from problem solving & furthering their competency. The easy to use and engaging interface was another key benefit because it was similar to how they communicate in their own personal lives. Throughout our implementation across 20 sites I witnessed first hand the power of how this tool brought generations together to speak a common language and learn from each other not only in technology but also equipment knowledge transfer. Cons One feature that could be explored is the ability to communicate between users across multiple sites which would allow subject matter experts to collaborate and share best practices. Review Source Response from QAD February 23, 2021 Thanks Lauren for the glowing and thoughtful review! I'm sure the community will appreciate hearing the details of how you benefitted from the Redzone Production System. GH Gavin H. Site Manager Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Impact of Redzone" August 30, 2022 5.0 I have been working with Redzone now for over 2 years having worked as part of the team who chose the product. Implementation & Coaching team (\[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] ) are incredibly approachable, adaptable and skilled in their roles, flexing styles & challenges depending on the audience. Pros So easy to use, user experience for colleagues on in production environments is exceptional. Performance updates / screens are easy to understand for everyone! Cons SPC module within the roll out has been difficult to implement and will yield some sugnificant opportunities Reason for choosing QAD Redzone Easy for user for both interaction & interpretation of performance data Review Source fC fraser C. continuous improvement Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "fraser carr - feedback " January 13, 2022 4.0 overall - redzone has been a success within our bakery, supporting cross functional department's. We're now utilizing the huddle function and as team the SIC process has progress. the team now focus on the right actions, and call the play function has really helps us with it Pros its certainly made our teams jobs a lot easier as we can now track the live performance of each plant and act if the OEE has dropped. its helped us track our kaizens easier too, and supports with actions created throughout this process. Cons due to sensor issues within our bakery we're still reliant on operators for manual input. also we don't track our OEE in the correct way. Reason for choosing QAD Redzone we used to use lean driver previously, but this was all manual inputted and required a champion to come out and walk round the bakery archiving all the plants data. Review Source LB Leida B. Team Lead Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best help ever" December 14, 2023 5.0 Wonderful!! Helpful tools, great implementation strategies and ease of communication Pros \[sensitive content hidden\] was super helpful in all aspects of implementation Cons People not using the tool provided until they realize the value in it Review Source aH anthony H. area manager Food Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Redzone is a great system and it's better than the old one" May 15, 2024 5.0 the data has enabled us to understand where the problem of our line is, it helped to improve our line performance. the front line team get very engaged and when they see their line is doing well, they get instant feedback from the management team and they enjoy the comments being shown on Tv and ipads. Pros i like the data catcher function, i am able to drill into the information which helps us to improve our line performance and effiency. Cons i understand the basic of the whole system but in i need more time to understand the admin aspect of the system. it can be a little complicate to understand how each downtime problem and assets are related and we need to set up the system back and forth to suit our needs. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.