Manufacturing Expert will share strategic insights and put manufacturing workforce gaps front and center

QAD Inc., the company transforming manufacturing and supply chains with intelligent, adaptive solutions, announced that manufacturing influencer Jake Hall, known as the Manufacturing Millennial, will join a powerful lineup of keynote speakers featured at the upcoming Champions of Manufacturing Americas customer event, taking place November 12-14 in Dallas, Texas.

QAD | Redzone Champions of Manufacturing is designed for manufacturing leaders who are ready to move fast and think faster, exploring industry trends and showcasing the latest innovations in manufacturing technology. It's a bold introduction to the next industrial era—where Agentic AI meets speed, execution and outcomes. The event will feature interactive sessions, customer success stories, product deep dives, and networking opportunities.

With a background of 16+ years in automation and manufacturing working with distributors, manufacturers, system integrators, and end-users, Jake Hall understands the importance of Industry 4.0, robotics, and automation solutions. But more importantly, he recognizes the need to attract younger audiences that can help fill today's urgent demand for a digitally-engaged modern workforce. His keynote presentation, titled "The Future of Manufacturing: Technology and the Workforce" will provide the audience with actionable ways to help revitalize manufacturing through technology such as Agentic AI.

"Jake Hall's voice is changing how young people see manufacturing: modern, tech-driven, and full of opportunity. Attracting and inspiring the next generation is the core challenge and the biggest opportunity in our industry," said Ken Fisher, President of Redzone, the QAD business focused on championing factory teams. "Jake's message resonates perfectly with what we do here at Redzone: equipping frontline teams with the skills, culture, and AI-powered technology to work smarter, reduce administrative burden, and become the proactive leaders who will drive manufacturing's future."

Learn more about the event and register here. For the latest updates on QAD Champions of Manufacturing, follow us on social media and engage using #ChampionsofMFG.

About QAD | Redzone

QAD Inc. builds and empowers Adaptive Enterprises. QAD's cloud manufacturing and supply chain solutions help move businesses from where they are today to where they need to be - by aligning and optimizing people, processes and systems. Thousands of companies have deployed QAD enterprise solutions globally, including enterprise resource planning (ERP), connected workforce (Redzone), process intelligence, supplier relationship management (SRM), digital supply chain planning (DSCP), advanced scheduling, global trade and transportation execution (GTTE), digital commerce and enterprise quality management system (EQMS). For more information, visit www.qad.com or call +1 805-566-6100. Find us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.