--- title: "Case Studies | Ford: Automated Staffing Application Success Story" description: An American multinational automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturer headquartered in the U.S. was facing a significant challenge. In all nine of their manufacturing plants in North America, they had to staff their extensive manufacturing operations with qualified operators. However, when trying to schedule operators for work, it was a challenge trying to find enough operators who were fully qualified for the roles they needed fulfilled. --- [Skip to the main content.](https://lhpiot.com/case-study/lhp-alleviated-manufacture-operation-challenges-through-an-automated-staffing-application#main-content) Search Toggle Menu [![Contact Us!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2512687/interactive-178544460943.png) ](https://lhpiot.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJam5HVD%2FAplzqYDD6ccO3lrn2%2BUf6tZ5yjYbeej55%2BSkV4gapJ05EopB54Va7kVDq1o%2BWbvvEKztQNsD3L7OJZSwJ5Kc27cw%2FOzGigPu256YZMOt2fr3naHq2Sn7WwBNfF54XAWbTsUa2beas%2BxSw5wustQ80eNsaWuiWELy%2FGgA%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=178544460943&portalId=2512687) [![Schedule a Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2512687/interactive-190142500477.png) ](https://lhpiot.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLmQZeUPiKKHBy5HVqaV4wtrOfuxX3Q3zSDot0n%2FiuocYLv0NishZ3HtcoFLid5EzNNErXR05uY3swKC5ljsx0S71bRv%2FmMi3CgkzW4WteXOTtCxmEfqWOlhdOIAkwS2uFi%2B2qBLha%2BBRmS64tht%2BsvbEvRjYaTRxuACmGrJIBHT9ixLrVY9K3LizAoG1cP7ODb&webInteractiveContentId=190142500477&portalId=2512687) **[Analytics & AI](https://lhpiot.com/analytics-and-ai)** Help organizations turn complex data into powerful, cross-functional insights. --- **[Custom Development](https://lhpiot.com/custom-development)** From full-stack development to cloud-ready web applications. --- **[Data Engineering](https://lhpiot.com/data-engineering)** Industrial-grade data engineering pipelines to help you connect across your global operations. --- **[Telematics](https://lhpiot.com/telematics-solutions)** Delivers scalable telematics systems that power smarter decisions and event-driven automation. ##### [![DAS-CTA-USCAR-Case-Study-01.1](https://lhpiot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DAS-CTA-USCAR-Case-Study-01.1.png?width=450&height=450&name=DAS-CTA-USCAR-Case-Study-01.1.png)](https://www.lhpes.com/case-study/driving-smart-manufacturing-standards-for-uscar) #####   ###### FREE Downloadable Case Study! # Ford: Automated Staffing Application Success Story   ![LSS-Case-Study-VP-Ford-Automated-Staffing-Application-Success-Story-05.1](https://lhpiot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LSS-Case-Study-VP-Ford-Automated-Staffing-Application-Success-Story-05.1.png?width=982&height=882&name=LSS-Case-Study-VP-Ford-Automated-Staffing-Application-Success-Story-05.1.png) ### Download your FREE Copy today! #### LHP Alleviated Manufacture Operation Challenges through an Automated Staffing Application For this client, high turnover rates, shifting schedules, and time off all compounded their scheduling challenges as well. In addition, paper-based records of operator-to-operation assignments could not easily be cross-referenced and utilized to support future staff planning. It was difficult simply finding enough qualified operators who were available, and even more difficult to trace their qualifications and availability to a specific role during a certain shift on a particular date. It was of the utmost importance for the client to be able to manage the proper and most efficient utilization of their trained operators in all their manufacturing facilities. ##### About About ##### Solutions Solutions ##### Affiliates Affiliates ##### Latest Blog Latest Blog [Featured Blog Image ](https://lhpiot.com/blog/edge-to-cloud-data-pipelines-connected-manufacturing) ###### [Edge-to-cloud Data Pipelines for Connected Manufacturing](https://lhpiot.com/blog/edge-to-cloud-data-pipelines-connected-manufacturing) Edge-to-cloud data pipelines: an architecture guide for connected manufacturing Key takeaways An... [![LHP-IoT-White-Logo](https://lhpiot.com/hubfs/LHP-IoT-White-Logo.png) ](https://lhpiot.com) © 2026 LHP Data Analytics, Inc.