upskilling, manufacturing workforce

Optimizing Workforce Potential: Internal Development vs. External Hiring

In manufacturing, your operations are only as strong as the skills behind them. But when talent gaps appear, what’s the smartest path forward—upskill your team or bring in fresh talent? Organizations in...
QAD partners, QAD Teamwork, partner success

Teamwork 2025: QAD Partners and Joint Success Recognition

QAD’s annual global partner event, Teamwork 2025, held in Athens April 8-9, was an overwhelming success. Drawing a capacity crowd from 42 reseller, referral, implementation and solution partner companies, representing a...
Advanced planning & scheduling, APS, food manufacturing

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...
consumer product trends, fads

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...