Saturday, August 1, 2026
Manufacturing Trends

Manufacturing Trends

procurement in manufacturing, procurement

Keys to Mastering Procurement in Manufacturing

Nobody can deny that Procurement has been one of the business functions that has changed more over the last decades. Those days when buyers worked with limited choices in terms of...

The Trump Effect: How a Second Presidency Could Reshape the Automotive Industry

Geopolitics, regulatory frameworks, and technological advancements have often influenced the automotive industry. As Donald Trump returns to the White House for a second term, the industry prepares for significant changes that...
Super Bowl, Food and beverage manufacturing

Winning the Super Bowl of Food & Beverage Manufacturing

It’s All About the Game Plan The Super Bowl—more than just a game, it’s an American tradition with global reach. Since 1967, the fiercest competition on Super Bowl Sunday hasn’t been on...
Legacy ERP, Enterprise resource planning

Legacy ERP: Could It Become Your CEO’s Unfortunate Legacy?

How do you think your CEO and key decision makers would like to be remembered? As leaders who helped create an agile, adaptive company or as the ‘old guard’, clinging to outdated...
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...