Like Althea, life sciences manufacturers face a number of special challenges when it comes to government regulations and compliance needs. QAD understands that no two manufacturers are alike, and that’s why we provide industry versions of our ERP software to focus on your specific pain-points and move your toward the Effective Enterprise.

Manufacturing is a complex business, with many potential pitfalls and conflicting objectives. Manufacturing companies always need to strike a balance between customer demands, finance goals and manufacturing's need for efficiency. Add...

https://qad.wistia.com/medias/6yv3fy3yu5?embedType=seo&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=1150   Who is CK Technologies? CK Technologies produces plastic injection parts for the commercial truck and bus industry. These parts are used on exteriors, interiors, and under the hood and provide many part...

A customer of QAD since 1994, MAUSER decided that upgrading their ERP solution was a strategic opportunity to align and optimize their business. According to MAUSER’s CIO, Dr. Bernhard Rohde, “We took the ERP update project as an opportunity to reconsider our core business processes and to discuss, optimize, and document them on a company-wide basis.”

Our CEO, Karl, recently added a 3D printer to the many tools available to us at QAD. As part of our emphasis on innovation at work, employees have been encouraged to...

Manufacturing Day is tomorrow, and there are over 2,000 events happening to celebrate. Tomorrow is the day to make sure you attend an event! Check out Manufacturing Day’s handy event-finder to locate one...

Most every day I listen to Marketplace from American Public Media. This podcast provides great context for news, with a special emphasis on data about business and the economy. They consistently...

As you go about your day, are there “mantras” running through your head? You may not realize it, but there are mantras throughout your routine.

Lean is a management strategy that puts a laser focus on waste — seeking to eliminate waste wherever it occurs.

http://qad.wistia.com/medias/0jse5706js?embedType=seo&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=1150 Earlier this year I was lucky enough to get to travel across the globe to visit with QAD customers in Australia. One of those customers is Bickford’s. Who is Bickford’s? Their story begins...