Introducing QAD EQMS 2021.1
QAD is proud to announce the release of the 2021.1 version of QAD EQMS (Enterprise Quality Management System). Using new methods, this release allows users to access more comprehensive data securely...
QAD SRM: An Introduction
Manufacturers are realizing the benefits of tightening relationships with suppliers to better manage the procurement of goods and lower supply costs. Collaborative processes transform a typical transaction-based association with suppliers into...
The Customer Experience in Manufacturing
For many years, the customer was almost an afterthought to manufacturing companies. The managerial emphasis was on increasing operational efficiency, improving productivity and controlling costs — all good things.
But the customer...
Building a Quality Culture: Using Cross-functional Teams
This is one of a series of blog posts digging deeper into the seven keys to building a quality culture, which builds on Nicole Parker's introduction blog. In this article, we...
The Continued Shift to Tech On Demand
It’s been several years since manufacturing companies started the shift to using technology in the cloud. On Demand technology makes sense in so many ways, and nothing could have proven the...
Wine-ing About Today’s F&B Challenges and Opportunities
Recently, I had the opportunity to have a conversation with Lara Sowinski, who is the Executive Editor, and along with Pete Hurme, are co-founders of VinRoutes.com, which provides news and events...
Introducing QAD Adaptive ERP 2021.1
Today, we are excited to announce the general availability of QAD Adaptive ERP 2021.1, the latest version of QAD’s next generation ERP solution that includes the Adaptive User Experience (UX) and the QAD...
Let’s Talk About Automotive Jobs and Electric Vehicles
It’s a sensitive topic. As automakers in the US and across the globe move to electric vehicles over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to meet climate crisis priorities, lower emissions, and...
3 Invisible Forces Blocking Efficient Material Handling
Growing up I had this recurring dream, where I’m trying to climb the basement stairs at home, but I can’t quite reach the top, as there is this invisible force holding...
Global Trade Management: The Problem with Manual Screening
In his recent article in Embedded Computer Design magazine, QAD’s Ian Berman explains why modern trade management is critical to 21st century commerce and describes the pitfalls of manual screening. Entitled...