Revolutionizing the Supply Chain: What is Catena-X and Why Does it Matter?
The global supply chain has become increasingly complex, with mountains of data flowing between countless partners. The traditional methods of data exchange, like fax machines and even point-to-point EDI, are no...
From Sales & Operations Planning to Production Scheduling
In the fast-changing business environment of today, aligning demand forecasting, supply planning and production scheduling is not just a best practice, it’s essential. In our recent webinar, Ludovic Lezenven, Principal Business...
Still Using Spreadsheets for Planning?
At the recent IBF S&OP and IBP Global Conference, it was clear that many companies still use spreadsheets. They use these tools for supply chain planning and production scheduling.
A quiet truth...
What is AI in Supply Chain? Benefits & Challenges
AI in Supply Chain: Transformative Technologies and Strategies
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the supply chain landscape, offering powerful tools to help streamline operations, boost resilience, and increase visibility across every...
The Production Excellence Journey
Why Leading Food Manufacturers Choose QAD to Power End-to-End Operational Agility
Competing on Margin and Agility: Why Manufacturers Must Rethink Their Systems
The food industry is fiercely competitive. Demand volatility, frequent promotional shifts,...
Managing the Planning and Scheduling Paradox
Why Manufacturers Can’t Ignore the Sync
In today’s fast-moving manufacturing environment, demand changes, labor shortages, and supply chain challenges are business as usual. For production teams, the real question is:
How can we...
The Status of Trump Tariffs: Implications for Automotive Supply Chains and Trade Negotiations
Over the past several months, the landscape of global automotive trade has shifted dramatically under the continued influence of Trump-era tariffs—policies originally framed as a tool to re-shore manufacturing and level...
Navigating Disruption, Tariffs and Talent Shortages with Your QMS
Manufacturing is facing a wild ride: a perfect storm of rising trade tariffs and a serious shortage of skilled workers. These aren't just little bumps in the road; they're huge disruptions...
What Multi Carrier Shipping Solution is Right for You?
Updated: June 3, 2025
Published: February 23, 2022
Parcel volumes have skyrocketed in recent years. Unfortunately, so have prices.
In recent years, global carriers have lost some of their volumes to regional carriers. If...
The Role of ERP in Supply Chain Management
Updated: May 30, 2025
Published: September 15, 2021
Supply chain management plays an important role in the overall success of a business, especially for the manufacturing industry. Manufacturers rely on partners and vendors...