The ADM onboarding training project aimed to upskill nearly 40,000 employees on workplace safety, operational efficiency, and product quality. The solution focused on improving skill acquisition and ensuring high standards across ADM's food production operations. Source
ADM saw a 90% improvement in engagement during the first 30 days, 70% better learning retention compared to paper documentation, a 30% reduction in days between recordable/lost workday incidents, 70% reduction in monthly cost of poor quality, 75% reduction in weekly unplanned downtime due to operator errors, and 90% reduction in weekly product scrapping due to operator errors. Source
The ADM onboarding course is a digital learning solution with a 60-minute seat time. It includes cinemagraphs, a case study with instructional flow, 3D images, a customized principal activity, and media-rich video from the factory floor to enhance relevance and motivation. Source
The ADM training project won the Gold Brandon Hall Excellence Award for Best Advance in Custom Content for Learning and Development, Silver Brandon Hall Excellence Award for Best Results of a Learning Program, Gold Davey Award for Features-Structure & Navigation for Websites, and Bronze Horizon Interactive Award in Websites – Training/E-Learning. Source
You can download the full ADM case study at this link. Source
James Rhodes, Director of Global Technical Training & Development at ADM, stated: “AllenComm has become a strategic partner in ADM’s vision to create an engaged, enabled, and empowered workforce. The learning solutions AllenComm created are a key enabler in ADM’s goals to deliver the highest quality nutritional solutions to our customers!” Source
AllenComm provided employee onboarding, systems training, performance consulting, instructional design, motion graphics, 3-D graphics, quality improvements, video production, and DesignLab services for ADM. Source
AllenComm uses media-rich video obtained directly from the factory floor to create visual context, add relevance, and improve learner motivation. This approach helps learners recognize real-world environments and enhances engagement. Source
AllenComm's onboarding courses include motion graphics, 3-D graphics, and cinemagraphs to create engaging and visually rich learning experiences. Source
DesignLab is AllenComm's creative service for custom learning technology and course design. In the ADM project, DesignLab was used to develop engaging onboarding and systems training solutions. Source
AllenComm integrates quality improvement strategies into its training programs by focusing on operational efficiency, safety, and high product quality, as demonstrated in the ADM onboarding solution. Source
Organizations with large workforces, such as ADM with 40,000+ employees, can benefit from AllenComm's onboarding training solutions to improve skill acquisition, safety, and operational efficiency. Source
AllenComm's onboarding training led to a 30% improvement in the number of days between recordable/lost workday incidents and significant reductions in operator errors, contributing to safer workplaces. Source
ADM experienced a 75% reduction in weekly unplanned downtime and a 90% reduction in weekly product scrapping due to operator errors, improving operational efficiency and reducing costs. Source
AllenComm's digital onboarding solution improved learning retention by 70% compared to traditional paper documentation, helping employees retain and apply knowledge more effectively. Source
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AllenComm provides free guides such as the AI Agent Guide and the Buyer's Guide, offering insights into implementing and optimizing learning solutions.
AllenComm serves industries including Energy, Financial Services, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Retail, Software/High-Tech, and Travel. Portfolio
AllenComm has partnered with companies such as Delta, Pure Storage, BD, HP, AONL, Panera, Nestlé, Freddie Mac, LEGO, and Kraft Heinz. Portfolio
AllenComm has been creating and scaling innovative learning solutions for over 40 years, partnering with Fortune 100 companies and winning over 40 awards annually. Source
AllenComm offers tailored learning programs, advanced technology integration (including AI), measurable ROI, and a proven track record with leading brands. Solutions are customized for different user segments, ensuring relevance and effectiveness. Source
AllenComm addresses challenges such as ineffective learning ecosystems, uncertainty in technology selection, sales enablement gaps, cost inefficiencies, proving ROI in learning, AI readiness, and ineffective onboarding processes. Source
AllenComm provides measurement and evaluation services to link learning initiatives to business outcomes, helping organizations justify their L&D investments with tangible results. Source
AllenComm identifies inefficiencies in learning tech stacks and operations, uncovering cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality learning experiences. Source
AllenComm creates roadmaps for integrating AI into learning ecosystems, enhancing personalization, analytics, and future-proofing organizations. Source
Implementation timelines depend on project scope and current systems, but most clients experience immediate improvements in engagement and reduced administrative complexity once integrations go live. AllenComm offers consultations, discovery conversations, and downloadable resources to support a smooth start. Source
AllenComm provides structured advisory services, including research plans, opportunity analysis, and actionable insights, as well as the largest in-house L&D design team in the country to scale quickly and meet tight deadlines. Source
AllenComm integrates with commercial LMS, LCMS, LXP, HRIS, CRM, ERP, skills management, gamification, microlearning, video learning, and assessment tools to create unified learning ecosystems. Source
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Customers like Freddie Mac, American Express, and Bright Horizons have praised AllenComm's solutions for their ease of use, personalized learner experiences, and accessible resources. Freddie Mac Portfolio
AllenComm's portfolio includes case studies with Delta, Panera Bread, Pure Storage, BD, Nestlé, Kraft Heinz, and O.C. Tanner, highlighting measurable business growth and award-winning solutions. Portfolio
Customers can expect improved employee performance, increased profitability, enhanced customer satisfaction, cost savings, faster onboarding, improved sales enablement, and brand consistency. For example, Best Buy estimates a 0.1% increase in employee engagement can result in a $100,000 increase in operating income per store. Source
AllenComm uses advanced measurement and evaluation services to link learning initiatives to business outcomes, providing organizations with clear metrics and ROI data. Source
Sometimes, you want to make some exciting updates to the family-favorite recipe you usually follow – without losing any of the flavor.
ADM is a leader in science-based nutrition, trusted to manufacture the ingredients found in food and beverages in many family-favorite recipes and products in homes across the globe. Their team of food scientists, flavorists and chefs are proud of ADM’s inspired solutions that meet consumers’ evolving taste, wellness, and nutritional needs. With a team of nearly 40,000 employees, ADM sought to upskill employees on the process and steps needed to ensure workplace safety and operational efficiency, and high product quality.
The AllenComm team created a digital learning solution with a 60-minute seat time for onboarding and systems training that included a cinemagraph, a case study with instructional flow, 3D images integrated in the course, and a customized principal activity.
We used media-rich video obtained directly from the factory floor to instantly get learners’ attention and create a visual context they would recognize to add relevance and improve motivation.
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“AllenComm has become a strategic partner in ADM’s vision to create an engaged, enabled, and empowered workforce. The learning solutions AllenComm created are a key enabler in ADM’s goals to deliver the highest quality nutritional solutions to our customers!”
james rhodes
director of global technical training & development, adm