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...
Offset Tariffs by Cutting Supply Chain & Procurement Costs
In today's volatile global trade landscape, enterprises face ongoing pressure to optimize their supply chain operations. Rising costs, geopolitical tensions, and tariffs demand a strategic and holistic approach to maintain profitability...
Global Trade is Complex: Isn’t It Time to Simplify?
Updated: May 20, 2025
Published: November 2, 2022
Tariffs and Ongoing Trade Tensions
Tariffs have been a constant topic of discussion due to the new U.S. executive administration now in place. The recent increase...
Overcoming Supplier Relationship Management Adoption Challenges
In today’s fast-paced business environment, the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively is critical. As a former buyer specialist turned Presales consultant for QAD, I’ve seen firsthand how Supplier Relationship Management...
AI in Advanced Planning & Scheduling for Food & Beverage
Introduction: Navigating a Rapidly Changing Industry
Food and beverage manufacturers face numerous challenges, including shifting consumer tastes, supply chain disruptions, and strict regulations. Traditional planning and scheduling methods often fall short, leading...
Navigating Fads: QAD’s Approach to Managing Shifting Consumer Product Trends
The Latest Trend in Baseball: the Torpedo Bat
Consumer product trends and fads have always shaped consumer behavior. One moment, a product or idea rises rapidly in popularity, and the next, it...
FTZs: A Supply Chain Manager’s Secret Weapon for Cash Flow
Supply chain managers know volatility all too well, and while some thrive amidst the chaos, enterprise leaders want stable results, even during economic uncertainty. Few things bring boardrooms peace of mind...
Tech, Sustainability & Talent: How Martinrea is Building the Supply Chain of Tomorrow
The automotive supply chain is undergoing a seismic shift. Today's leaders must juggle a complex array of challenges, from integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and prioritizing sustainability to managing talent pipelines and...