QAD in the News

Where are the Starbucks, Nikes, Amazons, Home Depots and Genentechs founded by women? This is a question that puzzles those who track fast-growing companies. Few fledgling businesses founded by men or women ever grow into giant corporations, but with women launching twice as many businesses as men, some meaningful percentage of the new giants might be expected to have a woman as keystone.
USA Today, April, 23 2008
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By Phil Friedman, Vice President, Consumer and Life Sciences, QAD, Inc.
With growing media attention, increased consumer awareness, additional regulatory scrutiny and the growing consensus within the scientific community on the link between human activity and climate change, issues focusing on environmental and social responsibility are not a fad, but a core business issue for manufacturers.
Supply Chain Management Review, April 10, 2008
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By Phil Friedman, Vice President, Consumer and Life Sciences, QAD, Inc.
Collaboration must be a tightly coupled relationship, not only between retailer and manufacturer, but also between manufacturers and all downstream suppliers and stake holders; including logistics, raw material, sub-contractors, packaging and quality / validation services and yes, even legal and finance.
IndustryWeek, April 9, 2008
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By Hans Jansen, Chief Technology Officer, QAD Inc.
On-demand software deployment, also referred to as software as a service (SaaS), is the next step in the evolution of enterprise application development. In a very short time, on-demand has evolved from being perceived as a unique way to deliver point solutions, to acceptance as a viable model for deploying and managing mission-critical applications. Indeed, both Gartner Research and AMR Research are projecting growth of SaaS to be twice as fast as the overall enterprise applications market through 2011.
Manufacturing.Net, April 01, 2008
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As the "push" economy of yesterday gives way to today's demand-driven "pull" economy, senior management is increasingly looking to their supply chain leaders to help build agile, responsive, global and customer-focused supply chains. With the 2008 edition of "Pros to Know," Supply & Demand Chain Executive sought to identify those supply chain executives and supply chain teams who are helping build 21st century supply chains for their companies.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive, March 17, 2008
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In a recent survey of ERP users by Manufacturing Systems Information (MSI) magazine, QAD was awarded “The Best IT Vendor for Manufacturing 2007.” Selection was based on many factors including application flexibility, quality/price ratio, post implementation service and support and more.
Manufacturing Information Systems, March 2008
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There is no better time for reflection than the New Year; that’s why CGT asked its subscriber base to identify their most valued and used solutions and services providers across 11 categories. Readers selected QAD as the top provider for customer experience in ERP.
Consumer Goods Technology, January 31, 2008
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As Jane Solomon sees it, automating trade compliance processes is just plain common sense. "I don't know how any company in the long run can afford not to automate to reduce their risk and their exposure to making errors," says Solomon, who is corporate trade compliance manager at the U.S. business of technology company Anritsu.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive, December 2007 / January 2008
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January 14, 2008 (FinancialWire)—QAD Inc. (NASDAQ: QADI) has added Lee Roberts to the company's board of directors. QAD's board now totals seven members, five of whom are independent directors.
TradingMarkets.com, January 14, 2008
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors are, says Charlie Eggerding, vice president, automotive, for QAD Inc, “Creating products that are delivered anywhere in the world and that will provide compliance and standardization for the automotive community.” What’s now notable is that user companies no longer need an extensive compute infrastructure. All they need are desktop computers that can run a web browser and that can hop onto the Internet. Sound familiar? Think “application-service-provider-(ASP)-meets-web-portals”. Called “software as a service” (SaaS), in this new approach to ERP software is provided as a utility, priced like a utility, and delivered as a subscription service.
Automotive Design & Productions, January 2008
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When OptiMedica outgrew its Intuit QuickBooks-based financial management system, the 30-employee company started a systems search that led it to the Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP platform. Founded in 2004, and growing rapidly upon FDA approval of the core technology embedded in its products, the Santa Clara, Calif.-based medical device manufacturer confidently expects the Microsoft Dynamics GP solution to scale to meet its stated goal of achieving $1 billion in sales revenues.
Manufacturing Business Technology, December 1, 2007
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As 2007 comes to a close, Manufacturing Business Technology turned to some of those it knows best in the vendor community to get an idea of what may lie ahead in the ongoing convergence of manufacturing systems and information technology.
Manufacturing Business Technology, December 1, 2007
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Enterprise software provider QAD Inc. exceeded its revenue guidance for the third quarter ended Oct. 31, 2007, recording a solid 16% increase to $66.6 million, the company's largest third-quarter intake ever.
Managing Automation, November 21, 2007
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QAD Inc. reported late Tuesday third-quarter net income of $1.52 million, or 5 cents a share, including a stock compensation expense of 3 cents a share. The mean estimate of analysts polled by Thomson Financial was for earnings of 7 cents a share.
Forbes.com, November 20, 2007
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A thriving global automotive industry depends on a standard level of performance for materials flow, no matter where the supply base is located. As original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) embrace lean manufacturing principles and seek to balance production with demand, it is paramount that the right supplier is at the right plant at the right time for production to stay on schedule. For automotive suppliers, this means delivery performance must be perfect, as there is a steep price to pay for inventory that's in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Supply and Demand Chain Executive, November 15, 2007
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Sustainability issues focusing on environmental and social responsibility are nothing new. However, with heightened media attention, increased consumer awareness, additional regulatory scrutiny and the growing consensus within the scientific community on the link between human activity and climate change, the issue has once again become front and center for both retailers and manufacturers of consumer product goods.
IndustryWeek, November 12, 2007
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QAD, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise software and services for global manufacturers, has announced that Forrester Research, an independent research firm, cited QAD as a leader in Enterprise Apps SLP and strong performer in Enterprise Apps SLP in its October 12 report titled "The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Applications Software Licensing and Pricing, Q4 2007."
Manufacturing & Logistics IT, November 6, 2007
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QAD Inc., a provider of enterprise software and services for global manufacturers, has partnered with Plante & Moran, a certified public accounting and management consulting firm specializing in the automotive and medical device industries. The relationship will expand QAD's reach into these industries in the U.S., offering local customers additional support and specialized services in these manufacturing sectors.
IT News Online, November 3, 2007
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Today, START-IT magazine announced the winners of the first Top 50 Technologies Awards. The Top 50 Technologies Awards honor products that target the manufacturing space and help companies to improve their business practices. Winning products were gauged on their uniqueness and functionality in the market.
Start-IT, November 2, 2007
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Is the globally integrated enterprise a realistic goal for most manufacturers? According to Todd Rumsey, CIO at Laird Technologies, it is. With QAD's core enterprise platform, the company will meet their goal to manage the business as a single globally integrated enterprise, with a consistent, accurate, global view of data that enables better informed, rapid decision making.
Manufacturing Business Technology, November 1, 2007
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Enterprise systems supplier QAD struck an agreement this week with Plante & Moran PLLC, a public accounting and management consulting firm specializing in the automotive and medical device industries.

The vendors will consult with companies looking to gain deeper insight into existing supply chains, and better manage global networks.
Manufacturing Business Technology, October 31, 2007
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- QAD, Inc. (NASDAQ:QADI), a leading provider of enterprise software and services for global manufacturers, today announced that Forrester Research, an independent research firm, cited QAD as a leader and strong performer in Enterprise Apps SLP in it's October 12 report titled, "The Forrester Wave(TM): Enterprise Applications Software Licensing and Pricing, Q4 2007."
TMCnet, October 25, 2007
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QAD Inc. has released QAD Enterprise Applications 2007.1, containing a number of enhancements to its software for global manufacturers. The improvements appear in QAD's Transportation Management System (TMS), Supply Visualization, Business Intelligence, .NET UI and QXtend applications.
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies, October 17, 2007
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Enterprise software developer QAD says its new QAD Enterprise Applications 2007.1 will “help manufacturers improve visibility into operations, move quickly and efficiently and balance corporate financial concerns with local market effectiveness.”

Enhancements, it says, are aimed at global manufacturers – specifically with improvements in transportation management, supply chain visualisation and business intelligence.
Manufacturing Computer Solutions, October 10, 2007
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As original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) embrace lean manufacturing principles and seek to balance production with demand, it is important that the right supplier is at the right plant at the right time for production to stay on schedule. For automotive suppliers, this means delivery performance must be perfect. There''s a high price to pay for inventory in the wrong place. A thriving global automotive industry in the future will depend on a standard level of performance for materials flow.
Supply Chain Standard, October 1, 2007
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A maturing Chinese automotive industry has led to a new recommendation for B2B messaging in this region.

Over the last 30 years, OEMs and sub-tier suppliers have used standardized, structured electronic data interchange (EDI) to speed supply chain communications. EDI has served as a core business-to-business (B2B) technology and has helped to improve efficiency and lower costs between customer and supplier.
ActionLine, July/August, 2007
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Last week China's manufacturing industry suffered a new setback on top of tales of toxic toys, tainted pet food and chemical-drenched pyjamas when Mattel announced a third recall of toys.
Financial Times, September 12, 2007
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In partnership with the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG), QAD Inc., a provider of enterprise software solutions, is offering Materials Management Operation Guideline Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE) training to automotive suppliers in Russia, China and India.
IndustryWeek, August 27, 2007
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ERP software provider QAD this week released second-quarter financial results that showed double-digit revenue growth, a welcome improvement over its "weak" first quarter, according to CEO Karl Lopker.
Managing Automation, August 24, 2007
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Best ERP total cost of ownership (TCO) against functionality provided comes from manufacturing-centric QAD, according to another study by analyst Aberdeen Group.
Manufacturing Business Technology, August 8, 2007
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Vendors of global trade management software have been venturing into new territory. Here's where they're going—and why.
DC Velocity, July 2007
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Pamela Lopker
Chairman and President
QAD Inc.
Pam Lopker founded QAD in 1979, and the company has since made her one of the richest and most successful women in the country.

QAD provides both products and services for business-to-business e-commerce, including a suite of software used by companies including Pepsi, Ford Motor Company, Johnson & Johnson and Kraft International.

In 1996, Lopker made the Forbes 400, and the magazine called her the "richest self-made woman" on the list.

Lopker graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a bachelor's degree in mathematics in 1976. Her many award and honors include: Entrepreneur of the Year by both the USC School of Business (1998) and Ernst & Young (1996); induction into the Women in Technology Hall of Fame in 1997 and the UCSB Distinguished Alumni Award in 1998.
Pacific Coast Business Times, July 2007
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QAD Inc has announced general availability of its QAD Enterprise Applications 2007 at this year's South Asia annual user conference. The new version offers deployment independence, meaning it can be delivered in a traditional on-premises licensed software, hosted by QAD as an on-demand application management service, or preinstalled in new hardware.
The Star Online: Tech Central - Malaysia Technology, June 28, 2007
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Furniture World Magazine, June 11, 2007
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Manufacturing-focused ERP developer QAD and application infrastructure firm Progress Software have expanded their 20-year old technology alliance, allowing QAD to license, distribute and support its products. 
Manufacturing Computer Solutions, 1 June 2007
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When it comes to engaging the investor community, finance chiefs are now manning the front lines. Here's how smart CFOs are meeting the challenges of their ever-growing IR roles.
Business Finance, June 2007
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Please note: The full context of this article is written in Polish.

Ray Tomecki, QAD general director for Central and Eastern Europe, tells us how the position of QAD in Central and Eastern Europe strengthens and how the intellectual potential of the Wrocław QAD Branch Office is grows.

The branch office in Poland is one of QAD’s global customer support centers. It coordinates operation of the corporation in the whole region of Central and Eastern Europe. Last year, the Polish consultants supported projects, among others, in the USA, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.
MM Magazyn Przemysłowy, June 2007
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New AIAG standards initiatives are leading the automotive industry closer to the perfect lean market.

Economists theorize that access to the right information at the right time creates conditions for what they call a "perfect" market. The principles of lean manufacturing are being adopted by automotive manufacturers everywhere, and the benefits of practical applications can be seen as companies implement ERP technology to automate business processes across systems, improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Achieving the "perfect lean market" is more than just speeding up production and slimming down by eliminating waste in the production process. In a perfect lean market, manufacturing data moves through the supply chain unconstrained by geographic, technical or business obstacles; it doesn’t depend on human intervention to get data from one business partner to another. Also, in this same context, access to data by multiple functional domains within the distributed enterprise should be available as needed rather than constrained by standalone systems that support a single functional domain or even single business process.
Actionline Magazine, May/June 2007
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Gordon Fleming, chief marketing officer for QAD, says the Johnson Controls initiative produced a just-in-time sequencing application that QAD can offer to other manufacturers, while a soon-to-be-released heijunka scheduling program was developed in conjunction with Freudenberg-NOK, a Plymouth, Mich.-based automotive manufacturer (see Tough decision at Freudenberg-NOK). And over the past year, QAD's lean experts have spent almost a half of their time in Japan, studying lean in practice, and refining the company's lean road map.
Manufacturing Business Technology, June 2007
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QAD is continuing to evangelize its perfect lean market message with the recent general availability of the latest version of its flagship product QAD Enterprise Applications 2007, which was formerly known as MFG/PRO. It said that now most manufacturers understand lean manufacturing principles, they are in a position to extend them to the supply chain, enabling the creation of a lean market.
Computer Business Review, 1 June 2007
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LANSA this month released an update to Data Sync Direct, its i5/OS- and Windows-based data synchronization tool designed to be used with 1SYNC's data pool platform for coordinating product information in supply chains. With the availability of Data Sync Direct version 6, LANSA is the first software vendor to support the new standards used by 1SYNC. The company also announced a co-marketing agreement with ERP developer QAD for Data Sync Direct. As part of the deal, QAD will sell Data Sync Direct along with its QAD Enterprise ERP suite. QAD picked LANSA because it's one of the top players in the data synchronization field, says Robert Cramer, director of product management for QAD.
IT Jungle, May 29, 2007
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Dumper vehicles manufacturer, Thwaites, has gone live on the latest release of the QAD ERP system, with the help of QAD solutions partner Maxima. 
Manufacturing Computer Solutions, 24 May 2007
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Lean manufacturing initiatives focus on cost reduction and increase in turnover by systematically and continuously eliminating non-value added activities. In today's competitive market, lean manufacturing is turning out to be "the solution" to manufacturing industries across the spectrum for survival and success.
India PRWire, 22 May 2007
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For the first quarter of its fiscal year 2008, mid-market enterprise applications vendor QAD Inc. late last week reported that total revenue increased 6 percent to $56.6 million, compared with $53.4 million in the comparable period a year ago. License revenue, however, came in at $10.2 million, below the company's expectation and nearly flat compared with the same period in fiscal 2007. Meanwhile, higher operating expenses swung the company's income from $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2007 to a loss of $1.9 million.
Managing Automation, May 21, 2007
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The 29 companies that make up START-IT’s 2007 Hottest Companies are all leaders in their respective markets, with many of them possessing several years of experience helping world-class manufacturers succeed. What follows is the complete list of this year’s Hottest Companies, along with 14 companies START-IT has named as Keep an Eye On.
START-IT, May 10, 2007
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QAD Inc. has made generally available an enhanced version of its software platform for global manufacturers. QAD Enterprise Applications 2007 was formerly known as MFG/PRO. New functionality addresses the needs of both single-site and multinational organizations. Drawing on a service-oriented architecture (SOA), the tool is designed to help users manage supply chains, assets, transportation and logistics. Using the approach of "deployment independence," it is available in three versions: On Premise, On Demand and On Appliance.
Market Watch, May 2, 2007
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Irvine-based online vehicle seller Autobytel was one of 15 companies statewide designated today as California's best technology innovators. The other top winners were QAD, Carpinteria; Symantec, Cupertino; FormFactor, Livermore; Kintera and Qualcomm, both in San Diego; Callidus Software and Covad, both in San Jose; IXYS Corp. and Netgear, both in Santa Clara; Juniper Networks, Network Appliance, Kyphon and Trimble, all of Sunnyvale; and DJO in Vista.
OC Register, April 25, 2007
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Los Angeles, CA—Apr 25, 2007—California Innovation Corridor partners selected the best innovative companies in the state today from more than 75 Innovation All-Star candidates originating from over 300 initial nominations. The California Commission for Jobs and Economic Growth, a nonprofit corporation whose members are chosen by the Governor to advise him on how to expand job and economic growth, will be presenting the awards tonight at the Irvine Hilton/Orange County Airport. The award recipients include Autobytel, Inc. in Irvine, DJO Inc. in Vista, FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore, Symantec in Cupertino, QAD in Carpinteria, Kintera, Inc. and QUALCOMM in San Diego, IXYS Corporation and NETGEAR in Santa Clara, and Callidus Software and Covad Communications Group, Inc. in San Jose. The City of Sunnyvale was the big winner though with four local companies winning the award: Kyphon, Juniper Networks, Network Appliance, Inc., and Trimble.
PR Buzz, April 25, 2007
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Enhanced on-demand manufacturing capabilities plus functionality for driving toward the ‘perfect lean market’ are the promises from MFG/PRO ERP developer, QAD for its new QAD Enterprise Applications 2007, launched today.
Manufacturing Computer Solutions, April 24, 2007
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Mid-market ERP stalwart QAD Inc. today released an enhanced version of its flagship product that features technology obtained through a string of acquisitions in 2006.
Managing Automation, April 23, 2007
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A burst of investing in 2006 was mostly aimed at shoring up existing product lines and was concentrated among the biggest firms, like Microsoft, Intel and Google.
CIO Insight, April 17, 2007
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With thousands of combinations and options for its luxury cars, BMW line workers at its plant in Leipzig, Germany only assemble the same car once every nine months(1). This advanced customisation may be the future of manufacturing. What does it mean for suppliers in Asia? When demand for a particular item changes frequently, suppliers must adapt. Lean manufacturing techniques can squeeze excess time and resources out of fulfilment, but they will not help to plan for frequent changes in demand.
Auto Focus Asia, April 2007
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How manufacturers put ERP to work. 
In New Age lingo, enterprise resource planning (ERP) is holistic. It's about big-picture stuff. ERP represents a big investment. This isn't about picking a package or two of software off the shelf at Staples or Office Depot. And manufacturers expect a big return on their investment.
IndustryWeek, January 1, 2007
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vendors have been very, very busy with acquisitions, new modules, and integrations. This article is a snapshot of some new developments.
Automotive Design & Planning, January 2007
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Mature organizations are shifting from reactive to proactive strategies when it comes to capital and human asset productivity.
Manufacturing is finally garnering its long overdue share of the application software budget, claiming the No. 1 spot ahead of enterprise resource planning (ERP). The primary driver of this rediscovery of manufacturing is the need for asset productivity in an increasingly demand-driven economy in which manufacturing agility, rather than expensive and risky finished-goods inventory, has become the key to delivering the holy grail of the "profitable perfect order."
IndustryWeek, January 1, 2007
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This holiday season, online shoppers will find one of their favorite shopping perks, free shipping, varying dramatically across online shopping sites. With online shopping projected to grow yet again (more than $24 billion this holiday season), retail operations should pay attention to several items that will ensure their profitability, increase their sales opportunity, strengthen site confidence and ensure customer loyalty.
Forbes.com, December 14, 2006
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Even the most automated warehouse relies on some labor. George Schultz finds out what solutions manufacturers use to manage a fast and agile workforce.
The Manufacturer US, November 2006
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Higher expenses and lower-than-expected license revenue conspired to drag down fiscal third-quarter earnings at mid-tier ERP vendor QAD Inc.
Managing Automation, November 22, 2006
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QAD, a global provider of enterprise software and services, recently acquired enterprise asset management (EAM) vendor FBO Systems (FBOS) in a $4-million all-cash deal expected to be paid over a three-year period.
Manufacturing Business Technology, November 2006
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US-based (but very global) manufacturing ERP software developer QAD is looking increasingly interesting in terms of technology, scope and commitment–particularly for mid-range multi-site, multi-national manufacturing SMEs. Customers at its ’06 Europe, Middle East and Africa user group conference last week in Prague seemed upbeat and positive about their choice of system vendor in a way reminiscent of the best of the Mapics days.
Manufacturing Computer Solutions, November 20, 2006
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Discover how manufacturers are accessing the right information with technology.
You can never be too rich or too thin, or in the case of manufacturing, too lean. Manufacturers have taken to heart the importance of tearing down barriers inside the enterprise to streamline operations and eliminate waste; they’re using ERP (enterprise resource planning) technology to automate business functions across systems and departments and improve efficiency.
Start-IT, November 16, 2006
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Addition of enterprise asset management solution intended to provide manufacturing companies with beefed-up plant management capabilities.
Carpinteria, CA — November 9, 2006 — Enterprise software provider QAD has acquired Duluth, Ga.-based FBO Systems (FBOS), a provider of enterprise asset management (EAM) products and professional services, in a deal that QAD said would offer manufacturing companies beefed-up plant management capabilities.
Supply & Demand Chain Executives, November 9, 2006
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Firms seeking to consolidate or replace enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems often look to SAP or Oracle, but two somewhat lesser known ERP vendors—Infor Global Solutions and QAD Inc.—are threatening to take a bigger slice of the ERP pie, a new survey finds.
SearchOracle.com, November 9, 2006
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Firms seeking to consolidate or replace enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems often look to SAP or Oracle, but two somewhat lesser known ERP vendors—Infor Global Solutions and QAD Inc.—are threatening to take a bigger slice of the ERP pie, a new survey finds.
SearchOracle.com, November 9, 2006
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Budgets will grow by 12.3 percent next year, thanks to factors like healthy IT spending, enhanced functionality, and continued interest from SMBs and midmarket companies.
DestinationCRM.com, November 2, 2006
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Specialized shipping and global trade software complements Speedline Technologies' slowing ERP system.

Does a company that practices demand-driven lean manufacturing need APS? In theory – no. Realistically, yes, finds George Schultz.
The Manufacturer, October 31, 2006
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One of the chief business benefits of M2M technology deployment is an increase in efficiency, from better management of assets to a smoother-running supply chain. Manufacturers, for example, understand the importance of an efficient supply chain and how it can make them competitive, but for many companies view using technology to address regulatory and compliance issues just, if not more important.
M2M, October 30, 2006
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Try explaining to an IT person why a 30-minute delay between the time a production order is confirmed and when it hits the ERP system is unacceptable and you'll likely be met by a blank stare. From an IT and accounting standpoint, it doesn't matter what time an order is posted. But from a manufacturing perspective, a delay builds waste into the system by causing materials to sit on skids in a staging area until the order is logged.
Managing Automation, October 26, 2006
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The medical device sector wants it all: better, faster, and cheaper performance while achieving full compliance with strict regulations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other oversight agencies. Given fierce competition and overall market growth, the quest to meet these seemingly contradictory objectives is as tough as it's ever been.
Manufacturing Business Technology, October 3, 2006
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At Lean manufacturing workshops held this summer, delegates from some of Europe's leading manufacturers endorsed findings from Boston-based AMR Research, pointing to a disconnect not only between manufacturers' lean programs and their IT strategies, but also between lean aspirations and manufacturing strategies. Offered by enterprise vendor QAD, services provider Lockwood Greene, and AMR, the workshops delivered practical demonstrations of lean principles in action.
Manufacturing Business Technology, October 3, 2006
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QAD clearly outperforms its competitors in performance improvement and low TCO for enterprise software implementations among manufacturing companies. Aberdeen Group’s 2006 ERP in Manufacturing report surveyed 1,100 companies of all sizes and found functionality and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to be the top two selection criteria in ERP software decisions. The study concludes that QAD rates #1 for average performance improvement and cost per percentage point of performance improvement gains.
Aberdeen Group, October 2, 2006
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By Terry Onica

As OEMs embrace lean manufacturing principals and seek to balance production with demand, it is paramount that the right supplies are at the right plant at the right time for production to stay on schedule. For suppliers that means delivery performance must be perfect: Anything less incurs a penalty. In recent years, the automotive industry has made significant progress in materials management.
ActionLine Magazine, September - October, 2006
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Better information, streamlined production, shorter lead times and reduced stock are among expectations at Belgian cigar producer J Cortès from its QAD Global Enterprise Edition (formerly MFG/PRO) ERP system, due to go live by the end of this year.
Manufacturing Computer Solutions, September 28, 2006
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QAD Inc., www.qad.com, Carpinteria, Calif., a provider of enterprise software solutions for global manufacturers, announced it has acquired Precision Software Ltd., a provider of transportation management software solutions across multiple industries. The total price consideration is expected to be approximately $14.5 million. Precision will operate as an independent division of QAD.
Start-IT, September 25, 2006
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QAD Inc., a provider of enterprise software solutions, announced that it has acquired Dublin, Ireland-based Precision Software Ltd., a provider of transportation management software solutions across multiple industries, including QAD's manufacturing verticals, for around $14.5 million in cash.
IT News Online, September 23, 2006
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September 5, 2006 - Two thirds of manufacturers say their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) selections are based primarily on functionality, but on average they use only 27.6% of the available features and functions. Yet broader use of functionality is directly linked with derived business value. These numbers were uncovered in a newly published AberdeenGroup report, ‘The ERP in Manufacturing Benchmark,’ which found Best in Class ERP implementations producing 17% better improvements in selected Key Performance Indicators.
Supply Chain Manufacturing & Logistics, September 14, 2006
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Please note: The full context of this article is written in Portuguese.

QAD, a company which develops ERP for manufacturing, is willing to fight for its place in the Brazilian market, especially when it comes to mid-sized companies. In an interview with Convergência Digital, Tom Mackey, QAD vice president for the Americas, and Edward Rodriguez, general manager for QAD Brazil, revealed that the company is currently investing about US $1 million in its Brazilian structure. The most significant part of this investment is related to the localization of ERP for the national market. 
Convergência Digital , July 13, 2006
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With its key automotive sector stuck in neutral, QAD Inc. used its recent Explore user conference to give mid-tier customers far and wide some extra octane to accelerate into IT's passing lane.
Manufacturing Automation, July 4, 2006
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By Pamela Lopker, president and chairman of QAD Inc.
Industry progress shows that when manufacturers work together, use agreed-upon conventions for conducting business, automate operations, and take advantage of greater connectivity, friction is replaced by clarity, agility and unity – the characteristics of the perfect lean market, where information flows freely.
Manufacturing.Net, July 3, 2006
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The best advice: "Position PLM as an enterprise operating philosophy, not just as a software tool."

"Record numbers" is how Ed Miller, president of CIMdata, Ann Arbor, Mich., describes market acceptance of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. In 2005 investments in that enterprise solution grew 8.7% to reach $18.1 billion, a rate that exceeded Miller's earlier estimates.
Industry Week, July 1, 2006
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Manufacturers understand the importance of an efficient supply chain and how it can make them competitive, but for many companies view using technology to address regulatory and compliance issues just, if not more important.
Start-IT, June 29, 2006
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Microsoft, perhaps buoyed by good early feedback of its "Duet" product that turns its Office suite into an interface with SAP's ERP applications, has designs on doing something similar for other business applications. At the Tech Ed conference last week, Microsoft announced its strategy for a new line of business interoperability (LOBi), tools for further transforming Office into a front-end for Microsoft's own products, as well as making it an interface with third-party ERP, CRM, SCM, and business intelligence and content management systems. Microsoft's LOBi strategy has the backing of 15 software vendors and systems integrators, including QAD.
IT Jungle, June 21, 2006
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US management system company focuses on the lean manufacturing concept to grow.

QAD, an enterprise software management provider specializing in the manufacturing industry, is focusing on the advancement of lean manufacturing concepts to grow the company’s business in emerging markets, such as Brazil and Asia.
Gazeta Mercantil, June 21, 2006
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Introducing LOBi for Office SharePoint Server, new capabilities enabling traditional business applications to deeply integrate into the familiar Office environment.

“Many QAD customers stand to benefit from Microsoft making business applications more accessible through Microsoft Office. LOBI will give them better access to critical data and processes that can help drive competitive business advantage.” Jim Kirley, Chief Technology Officer, QAD
Microsoft Corporation, June 12, 2006
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Today, on location, plant managers are shoring up mission-critical processes and manufacturing execution systems (MES) to reduce cycle times, decrease costs, and increase asset utilization. At headquarters, to gain more control over manufacturing, executives are seeking improved visibility into operations, heightened coordination of value-adding processes across locations, and proper alignment of goals and metrics.
Manufacturing Business Technology, June 2006
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Please note: The full context of this article is written in French.

A subsidiary of Van Houtte, VKI Technologies has distinguished its activities, contributions and products to manage its own growth, expansion and market development. Summarizing the company’s history, current benefits and different technological orientations (R&D, clients, etc.), the article reveals the motivation behind the single-cup brewing systems, giving North American consumers access to tasteful coffees. In addition, the article discusses distinguishing activities in the company’s organization—different plants, numbers of employees, leading positions—as well as the company's international expansion (Europe, Japan) and its patented technology.
Le Devoir, May 20, 2006
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How manufacturers manage their supply chains is becoming so crucial to meeting customer demands that not investing in technology to streamline operations can be the difference between success and failure. Automotive supplier Polytec Holden, www.polytec-holden.com, Hereford, U.K., provides automotive trim panels such as bumpers and spoilers and counts leading names such as Volvo, Mercedes-Benz McLaren, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Bentley, and Ford among its customers. Because these same automakers have pressures put on them by the consumer for more customization of its vehicles, the pressure flows down the supply chain to companies like Polytec Holden.
Start-IT, May 31, 2006
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The AIAG recognized the contributions of outstanding volunteers in the automotive industry at the 20th annual AIAG Outstanding Achievement Awards Dinner. AIAG honored four Lifetime Achievement Award recipients and 20 Individual Achievement Award recipients for their merits in 2005; one of the recipients was QAD’s own Terry Onica.  As QAD’s director of automotive marketing, Onica is co-chair to the AIAG Inventory Visibility and Interoperability  project and serves on the Materials Management Steering Committee.  Onica exemplifies QAD’s commitment to manufacturers in the automotive industry and recognition for her achievements is well deserved.
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By Pamela Lopker, president and chairman of QAD Inc.
Manufacturers continue to make great strides in adoption of lean and just-in-time manufacturing techniques to cut waste and delay from their operations. In working with manufacturers over the past 25 years, I know first-hand that lean manufacturing is serious business. By now, I'd estimate about 80 percent of U.S. and global manufacturers have lean initiatives. Yet less than one percent has lean practices in place. Why? There's still a blind spot in manufacturers' "lean" vision. That blind spot is supply chain communications.
Industry Week, May 10, 2006
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QAD Inc., a provider of enterprise software solutions for manufacturers, has unveiled QAD Demand Management, QAD Distributed Order Management and QAD Configurator, three new product modules that enhance the customer management capabilities of its flagship enterprise software for manufacturing operations. The new products, built on the company's Global Enterprise Edition software, QAD GXE, improve multi-national manufacturers' ability to understand, manage and respond to global customer demand, helping QAD customers pursue and manage more profitable operations, new lines of business and new markets.
IT News Online, May 9, 2006
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When it comes to promoting the benefits of lean manufacturing and the importance of manufacturers to be part of a connected supply chain, there are very few people who are doing more to advance this cause than Pamela Lopker.
Start-IT, May 8, 2006
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QAD Inc., a leading provider of enterprise software solutions for global manufacturers, unveiled three new product modules that enhance the customer management capabilities of its flagship enterprise software for manufacturing operations. The new products, built on the company's Global Enterprise Edition software, QAD GXE, reportedly improve multi-national manufacturers' ability to understand, manage and respond to global customer demand, helping QAD customers pursue and manage more profitable operations, new lines of business and new markets.
ARC Wire, May 8, 2006
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Denver, Colorado-based NetRegulus has entered into a partnership with QAD, a manufacturing resource planning software provider, to target the life sciences market.
Techrockies, May 8, 2006
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QAD Inc. has unveiled three new demand management modules for Global Enterprise Edition, the company's flagship software for manufacturing operations. The new modules, unveiled on Monday, May 8, include QAD Demand Management, Distributed Order Management, and Configurator.
Intelligent Enterprise, May 8, 2006
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In what ways has technology helped to transform manufacturing over the last two decades, and where does technology have yet to deliver? On the cusp of its twenty-first year of publication, Managing Automation asked 21 technology leaders to share their thoughts on those questions.
Manufacturing Automation, May 8, 2006
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Demand-driven manufacturing is getting much attention as manufacturers look for ways to better meet customer demand, and enterprise solutions provider QAD (Carpinteria, Calif.) made announcements to further help in this area. QAD has been one of the first technology providers in manufacturing to tout the importance of having a demand-driven supply chain, and at its Explore 2006 user conference announced three new modules to help manufacturers become demand driven.
Start-IT, May 8, 2006
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QAD, a provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturers, is now shipping its flagship ERP software with a Microsoft.net framework-based user interface, and will offer support for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database technology in the near future. As a result of collaboration with Microsoft, current and future releases of the QAD software suite will utilize the Microsoft platform.
Computer Business Review Online, May 8, 2006
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The week saw some interesting news with Microsoft Corp. (Redmond, Wash.) and SAP (Walldorf, Germany) revealing that their joint product will be released next month, and QAD (Carpinteria, Calif.) announcing enhancements to its Global Enterprise Edition software, QAD GXE.
Start-IT, May 8, 2006
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With a fundamental power shift to retailers, CPG manufactures slash product bloat, hone global supply chains and build up their brands.
Supply Chain Manufacturing and Logistics, May 5, 2006
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VKI streamlines manufacturing process, supply chain with QAD tool 
A company that produces coffee-brewing equipment for the North American market has expanded its use of lean manufacturing to drive costs out of its supply chain and manufacturing operations, while moving into new markets in Europe and Japan.
IT Business Canada, May 1, 2006
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Learn how QAD is helping Canada's VKI Technologies, a global manufacturer of coffee-mkaing equipment, brew up ways to drive cost out of its supply chaing and manufacturing operations.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive, April 17, 2006
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But after that, for the auto industry supply chain, things get really hairy
How do consumers want to buy automobiles? Do they want to order the car of their dreams and then wait for it to be built? Or would they rather go to a dealership, find a reasonable, affordable fit, and drive it home that day? In many parts of the world, it's common to wait for a purchased car to be delivered. In the U.S., immediate—if not total—gratification has been more the norm.
Manufacturing Business Technology, April 2006
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QAD's Vice President of Vertical Marketing, Gordon Fleming, speaks to trends and developments in supply chain adoption and compliance issues relative to the health care industry. "One of the largest trends we've seen ... is a continued increase in regulations," he says. "Traceability requirements have placed a tremendous burden on medical-device and pharmaceuticals manufactures...."
Supply Chain Systems Magazine, March 07, 2006
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JCI’s increasingly dynamic supply chain requirements resulted in the company
developing its own online MRP and associated tools that are transforming efficiency.
Manufacturing Computer Solutions, February 2006
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But Dacor, Riverdale Mills prove midsize U.S. manufacturers have what it takes
QAD customer Dacor's Michael Laiman, vice president of manufacturing, speaks to how MFG/PRO helps his company stay competitive. Thanks to QAD MFG/PRO, "Production is aware of any electronic order immediately, can get it made within 36 hours, and have it available for shipment on the next truck," Laiman says.
Manufacturing Business Technology, January 2006
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With troubles at GM, Ford, suppliers court business from foreign companies
Terry Onica, director of automotive marketing for QAD Inc., comments on the importance of improving performance in the automotive supply chain. "This is especially true in the growing global economy and in emerging markets such as China and Central and Eastern Europe."
B-to-B Magazine, December 2005
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Chief Marketing Officer, Michael Lodato, addresses QAD's global leadership in ERP for manufacturing and its determination to remain an independent as a software solutions provider in a rapidly consolidating industry.
ITToolbox c/o Bangkok Post, November 2005
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QAD has closed a deal with Emerald Foods, New Zealand’s number one premium ice cream producer, to replace its outdated legacy system with QAD’s flagship MFG/PRO package. The deal will propel Emerald Foods into the age of automation and lift its game on the whole manufacturing process, said Tony Wai, Chief Operating Officer of Emerald Foods.
Industry Search, October 2005
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Collaborative sales and operations forecasting is emerging as an important tool in the never-ending quest to more closely align inventories with real-time demand data. QAD's Vice President of Solutions Marketing, Gordon Fleming, comments on this key development.
Supply Chain Systems Magazine, October 2005
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At the Automotive Industry Action Group's AutoTech conference in Detroit this week, QAD Inc. and Sterling Commerce Inc. will announce an enhanced partnership that provides a new set of software and services to help manufacturers more consistently integrate with partners, customers and suppliers.
eWeek Magazine, September 2005
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Medela selects MFG/PRO from QAD Inc. to streamline processes, eliminate waste, improve efficiencies and—most importantly—help it meet the ever-increasing demands of consumers.
Manufacturing Automation, August 2005
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Read how Metaldyne, maker of metal automotive parts with more than 50 facilities in 11 countries, uses QAD MFGx.net to aggressively drive costs out of its worldwide supply chain.
Supply Chain Systems Magazine, June 2005
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Johnson Controls Inc. is deploying QAD JIT Sequencing software in Europe to support its just-in-time sequencing production initiative. The company will deploy the solution in 50 sites across Europe to improve inventory velocity, customer responsiveness, and supply chain collaboration, and to reduce operations costs.
Frontline Solutions Today, May 2005
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Developed with tier-one automotive supplier Johnson Controls Inc., QAD releases its just-in-time (JIT) sequencing software package aimed at the automotive supply market. The sequencing software can function as module within QAD's own enterprise applications suite as well as interoperate with major third-party enterprise resource planning (ERP) and MES systems.
Managing Automation, May 2005
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Sterling Commerce partnered with QAD Inc. to address the needs of manufacturers for UCCnet data synchronization and industry compliance capabilities. Sterling's system forwards UCCnet data via a plug-in to QAD's MFG/PRO software, giving customers an integrated product. The integrated offering allows data to be easily transferred between the Sterling Commerce's BPM functionality and QAD's ERP offering.
Managing Automation, April 2005
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QAD provides manufacturers a smooth integration strategy for J.D. Edwards Application customers facing the consequences of the Oracle-Peoplesoft merger. With the future of their IT investment in question, QAD offers sobering options.
InformationWeek, March 2005
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QAD Inc. today unveiled a software and services bundle aimed at helping JD Edwards (JDE) World and EnterpriseOne customers upgrade their existing ERP applications following a second change of ownership in the product line in the last two years.
Managing Automation, February 2005
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Terry Onica, Director of Automotive Vertical Marketing Strategy at QAD, is recognized by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) for her contributions to the automotive industry. The article discusses Onica's involvement with AIAG for the past 14 years which has resulted in the establishment of several key industry standards in the exchange of data within the automotive supply chain.
Article reprinted with permission from Actionline magazine—AIAG, January/February 2005
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Read how Pam Lopker, President at QAD, and AIAG collaborate on the Inventory Visibility and Interoperability (IV&I) initiative, a movement to establish a standard method of communicating inventory information among trading partners.
MSI, November 2004
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Suppliers rush to meet demands, yet anticipate over-capacity
MSI, August 2004
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Survey says QAD dominates China ERP market
MSI, July 2004
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Pamela Meyer Lopker's success with QAD comes from specialization and industry knowledge.
Managing Automation, July 2004
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QAD's cash position and performance improved and it announced that it would pay investors a one-time dividend of a dime per share, initiate a dividend reinvestment plan, and buy back shares.
Motley Fool, June 24, 2004
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Lean manufacturing is a process whose time has come with help from software vendors.
Read about Dura Automotive Systems' planned deployment of QAD's lean manufacturing software.
Information Week, April 2004
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IT News Online, November 9, 2006

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