How ERP Platforms Safeguard Enterprise Data in an Era of Rising Cyber Threats
A practical, expert guide to how modern ERP platforms, especially QAD, secure enterprise data with cloud-first controls, embedded compliance, layered defenses, and AI-assisted operations that reduce risk, speed audits, and cut...
Automation in Manufacturing: What Does It Mean for Manufacturers?
Updated: Mar 3, 2026
Published: Jan 26, 2022
Manufacturers are seeing an increasing need for manufacturing automation year over year. The manufacturing industry is one of the most prevalent and important areas for...
How to Select the Right ERP System for Your Manufacturing Business in 2026
An expert, operations-first guide for manufacturers to select an ERP in 2026. It translates strategy into measurable requirements, defines testable selection criteria and features, clarifies deployment and licensing choices, and outlines...
What is Advanced Manufacturing?
Updated: July 31, 2024
Published: Jan 5, 2022
The manufacturing industry is always evolving, requiring manufacturers to quickly respond to industry change and make a strong commitment to efficiency in every aspect of...
Metrics that Matter: Capacity Utilization
What is Capacity Utilization?
Capacity utilization is of the utmost importance to manufacturers. It affects cost, customer satisfaction, inventory — nearly every aspect of the business. Sadly, not many people understand the...
What is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)?
The variability of modern manufacturing, the complexity of manufacturing processes, and the pressure to drive productivity and profitability typically require most manufacturers to invest at some level in the automation of...
Driving Enterprise Impact with a True System of Action
Over the past few years, manufacturers have proven something remarkable: execution can change faster than anyone thought possible.
Redzone has empowered frontline teams to deliver staggering improvements in OEE, throughput, quality, and...
How AI is Revolutionizing Manufacturing: Trends, Technologies and Benefits
AI in Manufacturing: Transforming Industry and Innovation
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has made a tangible impact across industries—with each sector harnessing its capabilities in unique ways to meet specific...
The Road Ahead: Five Key Predictions for the Global Automotive Industry in 2026
The global automotive industry is entering 2026 with a clarity it has not had in years. The chip shortages are over. Supply chains have normalized. Inventory has returned to pre-pandemic levels....
Why Quality Matters in Manufacturing
An expert guide to modern manufacturing quality, how to structure an ISO-aligned QMS, and the document control capabilities that speed approvals, prevent defects, and ensure compliance in regulated industries.
Introduction to Quality...