SaaS Diffusion and the Improvement of Business Capabilities
Have you jumped into the deep end of SaaS yet? Maybe you’re saying, I’m in up to my ankles now, that’s far enough, I’ll get the agility benefits we talked about...
Alexander Graham Bell and the Evolution of Communications
This year, March 3rd marks the 175th anniversary of Alexander Graham Bell’s birth and a fine time to explore his multiple contributions to science, technology, and most of all, communications. Thanks...
The (Delayed) Rise of the Robotaxi
Your day of work is done, and it’s time to head home. But, instead of heading to the parking garage or trying to hail down a taxi in downtown rush hour,...
What is the State of Digital Transformation in Manufacturing?
It’s said change is the only constant, and the manufacturing industry is proof. It’s an industry that faces consistent disruption, causing manufacturers to be in a permanent state of adaptation. They...
What is an API and Why is It Important in Business?
If you’ve been doing any research on business systems or general technology, you’ve probably seen a lot of chatter about application program interfaces (APIs). The very name sounds complicated and extremely...
Navigating the Uncertainties Around SaaS Adoption
Are you dipping your toes into Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)? Good! That’s a start, but what you really want to do is jump into the deep end. The water is fine. In fact,...
IT Budgets Analysis Predicts Even Faster Move to the Cloud
Whether you’re hoping to stick with your current ERP solution or you’re looking for a new system, one of the most important decisions you can make is whether to go with...
ERP’s Response to Advances in Additive Manufacturing
When we think about 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM), there’s plenty of “geek talk for even the nerdiest of engineers around topology optimization, powder bed fusion, laser sintering, isotropics, and...
Mastering Digital Manufacturing: A Diagnostic Tool
It’s the buzzword of all buzzwords – digital transformation – but what are we really talking about, how do we get there, and what are the obstacles along the way?
In 2020,...
Digital Manufacturing for the Packaging Industry
During our next installment of QAD Tomorrow on December 1, 2021, we’ll focus on how manufacturers adopting digital solutions are future proofing their operations. For the packaging industry, digital manufacturing solutions...