Why Adaptive ERP, Resilient Supply Chains and AI are Non-Negotiable for Manufacturers
The New Competitive Playbook
As a leader in the ERP space for manufacturers, I spend my days talking to executives on the front lines of production, operations and technology. The consensus is...
Closing Manufacturing’s Decade-Long Productivity Gap
For decades manufacturers have invested in digital transformation, from IoT to Industry 4.0 to advanced analytics, yet productivity has barely moved. Projects meant to connect machines and automate processes often stalled...
Optimization Agents Turn Disruption Into Continuous Improvement
Champion AI introduces a new class of persona-based Agents called Champions, counterparts for everyone in manufacturing.
Unlike generic AI, which struggles with the messy realities of the factory floor, each Champion is...
Industry Visionary R “Ray” Wang to Give AI Keynote at Champions of Manufacturing
Renowned industry analyst and thought leader R “Ray” Wang of Constellation Research joins the keynote line up for the upcoming Champions of Manufacturing Americas customer event, taking place November 12-14 in...
What is Process Mining?
WHAT DOES BUSINESS PROCESS MINING MEAN?
Process Mining enables companies to visualize precisely how their business processes are operated on a daily basis, to control them in real time and to optimize...
Good Data In, Good Data Out
AI is becoming more prevalent both for personal use and now increasingly in our businesses with constantly changing data this requires good, accurate and real-time information for your QAD solution.
As a...
Champions of Manufacturing 2025 Sponsors: Catalysts for Success
October in Brussels, November in Dallas. QAD is gearing up for our Biggest customer event ever: Champions of Manufacturing 2025.
It is not just a product update: it is a Big launch,...
The AI Revolution: Why This Time, Manufacturing Will Be Different
For over a decade, manufacturing has been caught in a perplexing paradox. While I have watched the advent of transformative technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0, and advanced...
AI in Demand Planning: Transforming Strategies for Supply Chain Success
Accurate demand planning has always been a cornerstone of successful manufacturing to anticipate market needs and improve customer service levels. But in today’s fast-paced, data-saturated environment, traditional forecasting methods often fall...
Empowering Managers to Build High-Performance Teams
In today's fast-paced business world, having a high-performing group of team members is not only desirable but also a crucial part of competition. But how can organizations consistently create high-performing groups?
Managers...