2023: A QAD Year in Review
The World is Changing, and So Are We
Last year was a year of technology advances and societal transformation. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, global...
Unboxing the Future: Consumer and Food Packaging Trends in 2024
The consumer is king in just about every industry, but this is particularly true in the world of packaging for consumer packaged goods (CPG) and food and beverage products. Here packaging...
Supporting EV and Battery Innovation at NAATBatt `24
There’s a saying that the more things change, the more they stay the same. It’s especially true when describing the state of the electric vehicle and battery industry heading into 2024.
It’s...
A Tale of Black Art
Express Yourself
Why does everyone not look the same? Obviously, from a physical perspective, we are all different, but why when we get dressed do we not put on the same clothes?...
The Road Ahead: Five Key Predictions for the Global Automotive Industry in 2024
As we enter 2024, the automotive industry stands at the cusp of significant transformations. From the rapid evolution of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to a radical shift in vehicle architecture, the...
Beyond Borders: The Impact of Visibility on Imports
In the dynamic landscape of international trade, the importation of goods plays a pivotal role in meeting customer demands across global markets. Companies worldwide seek to capitalize on cost efficiencies by...
Unlocking Success: Testimonials from QAD Partners
“QAD is the lion’s share of our business. We have excelled at sales of cloud in our time with selling QAD, so it's the lion’s share of our software sales. QAD...
Embracing Risk-based Thinking: A Practical Guide to Risk Management
In the dynamic realm of the automotive industry, the importance of risk management has reached new heights, compelling us to revisit and enhance our insights. Our recently updated white paper, titled...
Technology Diffusion: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
Sometimes diffusion needs a little push. My mom will be 85 this year, which means she was born before any computers were invented. ENIAC (/ ˈ ɛ n i æ k...
Think Like Your Customer: An Executive’s Perspective
When You and Your Supply Chain Become the Weak Link
Imagine your company as a Formula 1 racing driver. Your suppliers are the pit crew, the specialists priming a fine-tuned machine and...