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At the QAD | Redzone Champions of Manufacturing event in Dallas, Texas, theCUBE Research’s Scott Hebner and Paul Gillin sit down with Zack Sosebee, senior vice president of operations at QAD Redzone, for an inside look at how QAD is redefining ERP deployment through Champion Pace. Sosebee outlines how this approach replaces years-long ERP rollouts with a focused 90-day path to measurable results – emphasizing inventory optimization, customer value and eliminating the fatigue that comes from feature-heavy implementations. By zeroing in on the “vital few” outcomes and minimizing customizations, Champion Pace helps manufacturers stay agile and maintain operational focus while modernizing their systems.

Sosebee also explains how rapid deployment is just the first step, with coaching playing a central role in building new behaviors and decision-making patterns on the factory floor. He breaks down how AI accelerates the process – from dramatically reducing data prep time to enabling Champion AI agents that scan inventory in real time and guide users toward value-driving actions. Looking ahead, Sosebee shares his vision for manufacturers who choose speed, simplicity and outcomes over complexity, ultimately improving margins and reinvesting gains back into their people.