QAD Acquires Redzone for Nearly $1 Billion

The acquisition brings together two of the biggest names in manufacturing management software for operations and workforce productivity.

QAD acquires Redzone $1 billion
Redzone launched in 2013, and the company's connected workforce software is in more than 1,000 manufacturing plants today. Here, a Redzone representative explains new software modules for customers and attendees at last year's PACK EXPO International.
Michael Costa

QAD—an SaaS company known for its ERP software overseeing supply chain and other day-to-day operational components of manufacturing—has acquired Redzone workforce software, which connects employees on the factory floor via interactive modules to help improve staff productivity and reduce turnover. QAD didn’t disclose the financial terms of the acquisition, but according to a Reuters report, the deal is estimated to be around $1 billion.

“With the addition of Redzone, QAD now has a complete end-to-end solution for manufacturers to fully realize the potential of the adaptive enterprise, from the shop floor to the top floor, and from supplier to end customer,” said QAD CEO Anton Chilton during a webinar explaining the acquisition. “That's why QAD is excited about this powerful combination.” 

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