{"id":12900,"date":"2025-08-26T08:08:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T15:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/?p=12900"},"modified":"2025-08-26T08:08:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T15:08:05","slug":"why-our-customers-say-champions-of-manufacturing-is-a-must-attend-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2025\/08\/why-our-customers-say-champions-of-manufacturing-is-a-must-attend-event","title":{"rendered":"Why Our Customers Say Champions of Manufacturing is a Must-Attend Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12901″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Manufacturers are under constant pressure to move faster, adapt smarter and deliver results. <\/span>QAD Champions of Manufacturing<\/span><\/a> was designed with exactly that in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

This year, our flagship customer event will take place in two locations: October 21-22 in Brussels and November 12-14 in Dallas. QAD Champions of Manufacturing brings together leaders, innovators and QAD customers for two days of connection, insight and practical takeaways.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you’re focused on streamlining operations, exploring AI-powered capabilities or learning how others are solving similar challenges, the event is built to help you move faster and think smarter.<\/span><\/p>\n

What QAD Customers Say About Attending<\/span><\/h2>\n

When we asked a select group of customers why they plan to show up at Champions of Manufacturing, their answers centered around one theme: value that lasts long after the event ends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jade Eldridge<\/b>, Program Manager of Business Systems at QAD Life Sciences customer <\/span>Moog Medical<\/b>, emphasized the importance of staying curious and seeking out peer insights: \u201cI want to keep learning. I never want to assume we’re done just because we’ve upgraded.\u201d She discovered this by engaging with other customers at last year\u2019s customer event. For her, the networking and idea-sharing helped uncover new ways to improve and extend the value of her company\u2019s use of QAD Adaptive ERP.<\/span><\/p>\n

For <\/span>Kerry Howard-Kramer<\/b>, Director of Business Systems at <\/span>Moog Medical<\/b>, the ability to connect directly with other users was one of the most valuable aspects of the event: \u201cIt\u2019s the best opportunity to benchmark with your peers.\u201d She described it as a chance to step back, hear different perspectives and return to work with renewed clarity and direction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vicente Govea<\/b>, Logistics Manager at QAD Automotive customer <\/span>AIOS<\/b>, shared that the experience offered powerful validation, not just from QAD but from peers facing similar challenges: \u201cIt gave us confidence that we\u2019re on the right track.\u201d That sense of shared perspective helped his team build trust and opened the door to continued transformation after the conference.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lars Diedrich<\/b>, Plant Manager at <\/span>AIOS<\/b>, said the sessions and conversations helped him reimagine what was possible with the tools they already had: \u201cYou get inspired to think differently.\u201d Seeing how other manufacturers were using QAD solutions sparked new ideas and strengthened his team\u2019s partnership with QAD.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/qad.wistia.com\/medias\/heaz2x8nrw?searchQueryId=de990b8bc5af2af41c6b4582d504140d”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

What to Expect in the Fall<\/span><\/h2>\n

This year\u2019s events will showcase the latest in QAD innovation, including Champion AI: a powerful platform that brings agentic AI into action across ERP, supply chain and the connected workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you attend in Brussels or Dallas, you can expect:<\/span><\/p>\n