TMS, transportation execution, shipping

6 Signs You’ve Outgrown Spreadsheets — But Don’t Need a Full TMS

When Shipping Gets Too Complicated for Spreadsheets Every growing manufacturer or distributor hits a tipping point. What used to work — spreadsheets, ERP tables, emails, manual carrier bookings — starts to crack under...
Champion AI, Inventory Assist, Inventory management

Maximize Working Capital with QAD Champion AI – Inventory Assist

In today's dynamic market, optimizing your inventory isn't just about avoiding stockouts—it's about maximizing your working capital, boosting profitability, and rapidly adapting to change, all while ensuring optimal customer service. Traditional...
AI in manufacturing

How AI is Revolutionizing Manufacturing: Trends, Technologies and Benefits

AI in Manufacturing: Transforming Industry and Innovation The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has made a tangible impact across industries—with each sector harnessing its capabilities in unique ways to meet specific...
Automotive industry, 2026 predictions

The Road Ahead: Five Key Predictions for the Global Automotive Industry in 2026

The global automotive industry is entering 2026 with a clarity it has not had in years. The chip shortages are over. Supply chains have normalized. Inventory has returned to pre-pandemic levels....