Sunday, June 21, 2026
Manufacturing Trends

Manufacturing Trends

RFID, AI in manufacturing, AI

From Buzzword to Business Driver: How RFID is Fueling AI in Manufacturing

In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) was everywhere – in countless headlines, on every conference agenda and on the minds of leaders in virtually every industry. But for many, it remained more...
Labor retention in manufacturing, connected workforce

Keys to Mastering Labor Retention in Manufacturing

The world of manufacturing is grappling with serious labor shortages due to changes in workforce demographics, prolonged education, and significant shifts in employee expectations. All of these factors have also fueled...
Industrial transformation, ERP, ERP Today, Manufacturer

Finding Enterprise Adaptability Through Industrial Transformation

Between geopolitical constraints, workforce shortages, supply chain challenges and evolving consumer demand, working in manufacturing today can feel like playing a game of dodgeball; just when you think you’re in the...
Pragmatic AI, Duck, Bar

A Manufacturing Executive, a Duck and Generative AI are Sitting at a Bar…

The Classic Humorous Storytelling Premise As a person that loves a good laugh, I started this blog by asking ChatGPT for original jokes about AI. I was more than underwhelmed by the...
Enterprise adaptability, ERP O³

The Hidden Pillar of Customer-Centricity: Enterprise Adaptability

B2B and B2C manufacturers have different approaches to improving customer satisfaction, sales volumes and, ultimately, their own profitability. But one element is common across selling to businesses and consumers: their ability...
e-invoicing, Spain VAT compliance

Latest Updates on Spain’s e-Invoicing Mandate

For QAD customers seeking to stay compliant with the latest CTC and eDocument regulations in their respective regions, here’s an insight into the changes to Spain’s introduction of the e-invoicing mandate. Update...
Cybersecurity, Air gap, Digital transformation

Time to Say Goodbye to the “Air Gap”, a Manufacturing Digital Dinosaur

In the era of digitalization, technology that was once groundbreaking can quickly become outdated. Floppy disks, fax machines, and dial-up internet are just a few of the digital dinosaurs we’ve eagerly...
QAD EQMS, Quality management, Workers

QAD EQMS V2024.1: A Leap in Quality Management

This fall, QAD EQMS takes a major leap forward with the release of v2024.1. QAD EQMS already has world-class capabilities to improve your bottom-line by reducing costs of quality. This latest...
QAD Adaptive ERP, YASH, Workers

QAD Adaptive ERP: Navigating the Intricacies of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Transformation

Manufacturing Leaders are well aware of (and even frustrated or perhaps used to) the constantly changing business landscape. New changes pop up daily, and new opportunities appear cloaked in complexities. More...
Risk management in manufacturing, Risk management, Manufacturing

Keys to Mastering Risk Management in Manufacturing

Imagine stepping onto the factory floor, not to the usual hum of machinery, but to a chorus of alarms, news of a key supplier's financial collapse, and news of a cyberattack...