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...
From Automation to Intelligence: The AI Revolution Inside QAD ERP That Accelerates Implementation Cycles
For years, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems have been the driving force behind business automation, integrating departments, standardizing processes, and ensuring transactional efficiency. However, as industries face unprecedented volatility, speed and...
The Next Existential Threat: Navigating the New Era of Zonal Automotive Architecture
Why the shift to centralized compute threatens the foundations of today’s supplier ecosystem—and what must happen next.
Automotive is entering a structural shift more profound than electrification. The transition from distributed ECUs...
Building a Foundation That Will Help Optimize Your Technology
The benefits of modern technology tools are unmistakable. Enterprise systems, highly specialized software, and artificial intelligence applications can provide greater business intelligence and more efficient operations.
However, even the most advanced technology...
How QAD | Redzone and F.A.S.T. Are Cultivating the Next Generation of Manufacturing Champions
The American manufacturing sector is at a crossroads. While innovation in technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the industry is simultaneously battling a profound talent shortage, often termed the...
A Tier 1 Automotive Supplier’s Seamless QAD Cloud Transformation with Arista
Introduction
Modernizing operations without disruption is one of the biggest challenges manufacturers face. But a Tier 1 global automotive supplier proved it is possible with the right ERP partner.
In this QAD blog,...












