Case Study: Using Digital Transformation to Close the Skills Gap

The manufacturing industry is grappling with a significant challenge – a labor shortage that was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and is now being impacted by the “silver wave” – retirement. To address this issue and attract young talent, Raining Rose, a manufacturing company based in Cedar Rapids, IA, embraced technology and process optimization. How did Raining Rose overcome the labor shortage? By making itself attractive to a younger generation of workers and adopting advanced technology solutions that GenZ and Millennials expect when starting a job or embarking on a career. The advanced QAD Redzone connected worker solution has not only resulted in attracting younger talent, but also in improved visibility, streamlined operations and increased worker engagement. When It Rains, It Can Pour Raining Rose, founded in 1996, grew from a small kitchen hobby into a prominent manufacturing organization. With over 120+ products and two expansive facilities, the company has established itself as a reliable producer of high-quality personal care products. Before implementing the QAD Redzone connected worker solution, Raining Rose encountered several operational challenges: The company relied on manual processes, including spreadsheets and paper-based systems, which hindered real-time visibility and data accessibility. Supervisors struggled to maintain continuity across […]

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