QAD Redzone Reviews

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.

Some of the features can be cumbersome to manage through the iOS interface. Good customer service is provided to help make the management easier.

Redzone has helped us transform our GMP practice and digitalise the whole process. We love how we can use Redzone to track any actions we find during the audit process and assign them to the correct users. We can easily find and filter by dates, problems and solution within the app as well as Power BI

The compliance module takes some time to get used to, and setting up data sheets for the first time can be lengthy. Thanks to the Redzone coach, we can automate some of the processes.

i like we can see huddle line performance, we can speak to each line leader during huddle, they can tell me the problems of the lines and i can give support the the right person. by doing these minor changes at each review, we are moving to the right direction.

the huddle is very good, however when the line is very busy it creates extra pressure for everyone. Our number one priority is to get the order complete first. i would like to see it on my phone but it's not available for Android.

i enjoy the huddles, it give me the opportunity to speak to my team leaders, i can view the data and understand where the problems is on the line and understand from my team members how i can help them run the line better.

it doesn't allow us to set product T-max when we start the product runs. this function is locked to the admin users and it take sometimes to get used to the system.

It lets you know the detail of the reasons behind each machine downtime, it also encourages the team leader to enter downtime reason quickly and the inform flows much better between departments.

Because the position of the sensors, can it can be misleading, such as when it's not as the sensors not detecting the product and it takes some time to get the sensors set up correctly,.The sensitivity of sensor also need tweaking.

Redzone give me an overview of the whole shopfloor, sometimes i needed to go away from the warehouse i can still oversee the area and give support where i needed.

i am very happy with the overall system but once 90 day package is completed, it's down to our internal engineers to help upkeep the sensors. these sensors are the key to our success, if they are giving the wrong information we will be back in the dark.

It's been very useful for the shop floor and it provides vital information on how to improve work place. Such as real time data. We can act quickly when we see a downtime from the tv display.

The kaizen function it's a little difficult to understand and it takes more training and practices. The fish bone, once it's been created it cannot be deleted or edited.

Redzone is not only an OEE tracking system, but also a great communication tool that gives a voice to our team members on the production floor. The user interface is very intuitive and it's designed with the key foundational elements of continuous improvement. The system has great features including messaging, "high 5", etc., which help us with employee engagement, recognition and communication.

We still have some work to integrate Redzone with our SAP system, but we are getting full support from the Redzone technical team.

Our company had implemented Redzone about 5 years ago. Through a series of personnel changes, and company acquisitions, we used it, but not to the full potential. As we were acquired in 2020, our parent company was in the process of a Redzone roll-out to their facilities. We implemented a re-launch of the product starting in September 2020. We had a great coach [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] who helped train some of our staff in both Redzone and Lean Mfg. methods. While we did not see as much of an increase in OEE as we had hoped through the re-launch, it provided us a good base. In 2021 - Q1, we launched the Compliance module to track our Quality. After the completion, we have seen a nice boost in OEE, as well as a reduction in some of our quality holds. The Compliance module ensures that our staff are keeping up with the required checks, and we have them take pictures of various items so that we have documentation. When we have had customer audits, it is very easy to pull up the data and many of our auditors have been impressed with the system. We have also branched out into safety audits using Redzone, and have the ability to take pictures, documents, etc. and broadcast them to TV’s that are spread out across the factory and use the system as a great communication tool.

Redzone is only available through iPads. There are times where it would be nice to have it more of a PC based software, but it isn’t the end of the world. We have our manager, supervisors, QA, and maintenance techs equipped with iPads so that they can always monitor. You can also get a license for Tableau in order to slice and dice the data into further detail. It is nice to setup reports and have dashboards. It does take some practice to learn the software, but the support group is very helpful.

What I like most is the ease of use. It's both intuitive and innovative. There is a shallow learning curve, and most users are up and running in no time at all.

Redzone provides plenty of support when generating reports using the Tableau software. However, I prefer self-reliance over a Redzone coach creating or altering our reports. I found a steep learning curve when learning on my own. There are classes available, but that is an additional cost.

It is a platform everyone can use and get information. It is up to the individual how much information they want. Anyone who logs in can review and see multiple levels of detail, or they can simply use it as a communication tool. How deep the user gets into the software is up to the individual. Everyone can see this information. It is an open platform and extremely transparent.

Also the ability to create and customize checks is very beneficial and a game changer.

The maintenance package is very exciting but not having the ability to track inventory parts and order makes the leadership reluctant to make a decision. We want our maintenance group to have to stay in one system if possible

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.

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.

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.

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.

we like the real time data so we can act quickly to resolve any issues. we also like the fact that it has Chinese language support as well as a dedicated Chinese speaking coach. He is very professional with great level of industry knowledge and highly supportive throughout the whole journey .

As of any new technology, it would take some time for our front line team to get used to and it take strong leadership from our team to enforce and make sure they are accountable for their data integrity. Once they got used to it and it works like clockwork.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Easy to Use, Easy to understand, Speed to value, Flexibility, Coaching Services provided, UX Design engages operators at the shop floor, Transparency and Visualization of performance and issues tracking.

Enterprise Connectivity - however they are working towards this at a rapid pace

Redzone was very easy to deploy throughout the factory. Users learned the software very quickly which along with the hands on coaching allowed for a seamless implementation. More importantly, the true value of the software is that helps to transform cultures. It has certainly helped to improve manufacturing performance and increase employee morale and engagement. The amount of paperwork the operators once had to complete was mind boggling. Redzone has fixed all that!!!

There isn't anything specifically wrong with this software. Very user friendly and well supported.

-The ability to painlessly transition to being paperless and the help on being audit ready is great.
-The software's ability to be custom tailored to fit an existing procedure is great and very simple to do.
-The app is very user friendly and easy to teach.

-Although the app is very easy to customize, it does have its limitations.