{"id":12271,"date":"2024-11-05T10:54:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T18:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/?p=12271"},"modified":"2024-11-05T10:54:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T18:54:59","slug":"qad-eqms-v2024-1-a-leap-in-quality-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/qad-eqms-v2024-1-a-leap-in-quality-management","title":{"rendered":"QAD EQMS V2024.1: A Leap in Quality Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12272&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<b>This fall, QAD EQMS takes a major leap forward with the release of v2024.1.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> QAD EQMS already has world-class capabilities to improve your bottom-line by reducing costs of quality. This latest version delivers powerful new features and capabilities designed to streamline quality processes, improve compliance, and boost efficiency of improving your bottom-line across your organization. We would like to thank those customers who engaged with us throughout our development cycle providing input and feedback on these new features. We focused on four fundamental themes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compliance features<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Automotive and Medical Device manufacturers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Data Loading<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was greatly expanded to support most tables and custom fields<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visualizations <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">throughout our modules to improve efficiency and comprehension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>SCAR improvements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to visibility and oversight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s dive into the highlights!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automotive Industry Updates<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Challenge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The automotive industry is evolving with updated <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/the-5-phases-of-apqp\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APQP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (3rd Edition) and new Control Plan (1st Edition) manuals from AIAG. Compliance is mandated by industry giants like Ford, GM, and Stellantis in 2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Solution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> QAD EQMS v2024.1 rises to the challenge with enhanced controls for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. This includes:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documenting key resources for informed cross-functional decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved planning rigor to mitigate risks and enhance predictability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to historical information for continuous improvement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthened NPI Project Risk Management with prescribed checklists for both project and supplier risk mitigation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>B<\/strong><b>usiness Value:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enhanced program management with robust risk assessment, gated management, and performance monitoring aligned with APQP. Streamlined sourcing processes with a focus on the sourcing stage, risk checklists and gated management of sub-tiers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expected Customer Outcomes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Achieve compliance effortlessly, experience more predictable NPIs, and minimize risk exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Sciences Enhancements<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Challenge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Medical device customers face the demanding task of maintaining Design History Files (DHFs), often struggling with manual processes and disparate systems to bring all the related documentation together in one place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Solution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> QAD EQMS v2024.1 introduces template-based electronic Design History File (eDHF) support, developed in collaboration with three EQMS Life Sciences customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business Value:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Efficiently build and maintain eDHFs within a unified system that houses all related artifacts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expected Customer Outcomes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Effortlessly create and manage DHF changes within EQMS, enhancing efficiency and minimizing manual effort.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Loading<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Challenge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Previous versions had limitations in data loading capabilities, requiring costly custom migration scripts and restricting loading into new extended fields.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Solution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> QAD EQMS v2024.1 introduces a powerful embedded utility that eliminates the need for custom scripts. This SaaS-based tool, integrated into Admintools, supports virtually any table and extended fields. As new business processes are added, the tool dynamically adapts by reading the metadatabase.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business Value:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Significant reduction in implementation costs and faster time-to-value. Enhanced self-service capabilities for greater user autonomy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expected Customer Outcomes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Minimize data loading issues, populate new extended fields seamlessly, and empower customers to utilize internal resources effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visualizations<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Challenge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Traditional text-based information can be inefficient and challenging to interpret especially with language barriers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Solution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> QAD EQMS v2024.1 introduces powerful visualizations to enhance <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/communication-is-the-key-to-quality-management-success\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">communication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and understanding:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Gantt Charts for NPI Projects:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visualize project timelines, compare baseline and actual timing to measure performance, and track projected timing against the baseline to drive completion and improvement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Image Integration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Link an array of images (zero to n) to any record, providing flexibility in capturing visual information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Embedded Video Streaming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Leverage YouTube or MP4 URLs to embed instructional videos directly within key areas of the system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business Value:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Communicate information more effectively and improve comprehension of complex concepts and standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expected Customer Outcomes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Facilitate easier learning, reduce errors, and enhance overall user experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Requests)<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Challenge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Previous SCAR processes lacked sufficient notifications for timely responses, a formal verification step, separate approval for disposition\/containment, and the ability to identify Occurrence, Escape, and Systemic root cause and corrective action.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Solution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> QAD EQMS v2024.1 strengthens SCAR management with improved notifications and workflow, providing greater visibility and oversight of supplier responses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business Value:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Notifications drive progress and accountability. Enhanced 8D-like rigor and workflow for effective problem resolution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expected Customer Outcomes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensure timely SCAR responses, gain clear visibility into SCAR progress, and improve oversight and approval of supplier plans, ultimately driving greater effectivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>QAD EQMS v2024.1 empowers your organization to achieve new levels of quality excellence.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With its comprehensive enhancements, this release addresses key industry challenges, streamlines processes, and provides the tools you need to thrive in today&#8217;s dynamic manufacturing landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Learn more about QAD EQMS v2024.1 and how it can benefit your organization by visiting our <\/b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/solutions\/qad-eqms\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>website<\/b><\/a><b> or <\/b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/about\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>contacting our sales team<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are interested in contributing input to the future of QAD EQMS please consider the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To submit ideas for future capabilities or improvements, please submit to our <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/store.qad.com\/suggestion\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Idea Portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are interested in providing input in future development phases, please contact Brian Brooks (b3b@qad.com).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;12272&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]This fall, QAD EQMS takes a major leap forward with the release of v2024.1. 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