{"id":13238,"date":"2026-02-03T09:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-admin-prod.qad.com\/blog\/?p=13238"},"modified":"2026-02-03T09:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:56:00","slug":"qad-srm-momentum-update-advancing-supplier-relationship-management-software-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2026\/02\/qad-srm-momentum-update-advancing-supplier-relationship-management-software-in-2026","title":{"rendered":"QAD SRM Momentum Update: Advancing Supplier Relationship Management Software in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13242&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As 2026 begins, QAD | Redzone is building on the momentum established during a landmark 2025 for <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/solutions\/supplier-management\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>QAD SRM (Supplier Relationship Management)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That momentum was driven by unprecedented customer engagement, major product innovations, and a foundational shift toward the future of <\/span><b>intelligent procurement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our mission remains steadfast: empowering organizations to optimize supplier relationships and drive strategic value through modern, cloud-native <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/what-you-need-to-know-about-supplier-management-and-srm-software\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supplier relationship management software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Momentum at a Glance: Key Takeaways for QAD SRM<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/overcoming-supplier-relationship-management-adoption-challenges\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Adoption<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Over <\/span><b>18,600 sourcing events<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>77,700 workflows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> executed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Growth:<\/b> <b>24,300 new suppliers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> onboarded to the QAD network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reliability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Achieved <\/span><b>99.98% Cloud Uptime<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (including maintenance).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Innovation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Launch of the Boomi-backed Integration Platform and acquisition of <\/span><b>Kavida.ai<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13239&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving Digital Transformation: SRM Cloud Metrics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our customers have embraced the <\/span><b>QAD SRM Cloud <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extensively, demonstrating the tangible impact of robust supplier relationship management software at scale. The following data represents thousands of hours saved, <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/mitigate-supplier-risk-with-qad-srm\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supply chain risks mitigated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and strategic decisions made with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a snapshot of customer activity in 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/cut-sourcing-costs-and-boost-efficiency-real-qad-srm-cases-and-best-practices\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Sourcing Momentum<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> From a total of <\/span><b>59,400 Sourcing Requests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, over <\/span><b>18,600 Sourcing Events<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (RFQs, RFIs, etc.) were successfully initiated. This highlights a massive shift toward structured, data-driven sourcing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Workflow Efficiency:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Over <\/span><b>77,700 Activity Workflows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014spanning critical processes like <\/span><b>PPAP, APQP, Claim Management, and Audits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014were executed, streamlining complex tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supplier Network Expansion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A remarkable <\/span><b>24,300 new suppliers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were onboarded to QAD SRM, signifying the continuous growth of our customers&#8217; supply chains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quality &amp; Performance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Over <\/span><b>169,700 Supplier Ratings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were published, providing invaluable insights into supplier performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting and Collaborating: Customer Voices from the Global QAD SRM Community<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QAD | Redzone hosted a highly successful global QAD SRM customer event in Frankfurt, uniting 55 customers and 15 partners from across the manufacturing ecosystem. The energy was inspiring, with customer testimonials and success stories shared by industry leaders including KION Group AG, Volkswagen, and TVH.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the in-room discussions, the event also provided an opportunity to capture real customer perspectives on how manufacturers are using <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/qad-srm-an-introduction\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QAD SRM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as their supplier relationship management software. Through on-site video interviews, customers including AVL, Hanon Systems, Muhr &amp; Bender (Mubea), Phoenix Contact, and Heroal shared how they are improving transparency, managing procurement complexity, accelerating time to value in the cloud, and scaling supplier collaboration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch the full QAD SRM customer testimonials video:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/qad.wistia.com\/medias\/jr446h3wl6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a deeper look at these customer stories and direct customer quotes on supplier relationship management software customer success, <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/qad-srm-customer-success-stories-real-manufacturer-proof-points\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">read the full recap<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13240&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product Innovation: Analytics, UI, and Integration<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025 was pivotal for product development. We released two major updates designed to boost platform capabilities and user experience:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enhanced Procurement Analytics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We dramatically increased analytics capabilities, providing deeper insights into spend patterns and risk profiles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intuitive User Interface (UI):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A refreshed UI designed to <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/improving-efficiency-and-the-customer-experience-with-qad-supplier-relationship-management\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maximize efficiency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for procurement teams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advanced Cost\/Benefit Analysis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Refined functionalities enabling smarter strategic decision-making.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Seamless Connectivity: The QAD SRM Integration Platform<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-year, we launched the <\/span><b>QAD SRM Integration Platform<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Built on the robust technology of our partner <\/span><b>Boomi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this platform offers unprecedented efficiency in integrating QAD SRM with diverse IT landscapes (ERP, PLM, etc.). This ensures faster deployments and a truly connected ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliability You Can Trust<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous access to your SRM system is mission-critical. In 2025, <\/span><b>QAD SRM Cloud Systems achieved 99.98% Uptime<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This figure includes <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> scheduled maintenance, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to platform stability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026 Roadmap: Agentic AI for Manufacturing and Procurement<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2026, QAD SRM is focused on high-impact technologies that will further refine supplier relationship management software.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>AI Integration and Kavida.ai<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the launch of Champion AI, QAD | Redzone is ushering in a new generation of manufacturing intelligence: one that acts with people, not just for them. Champion AI brings agentic AI into manufacturing workflows, enabling systems to collaborate with buyers, planners, and suppliers to drive faster decisions, higher productivity, and more resilient supply chains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To accelerate this vision, <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/about\/news\/-\/room\/read\/2025\/qad-redzone-acquires-kavida-ai-freeing-up-to-50-of-manufacturing-buyers-time\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QAD | Redzone acquired Kavida.ai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in November 2025, bringing proven agentic AI applications directly into supplier relationship management software. Kavida.ai\u2019s generative AI\u2013powered procurement agents automate post-order and supplier-collaboration workflows, freeing up to 50 percent of buyer time while improving speed, accuracy, and supply-chain reliability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These capabilities immediately strengthen the Champion AI roadmap with live use cases across sourcing, RFQs, and ERP automation, delivering measurable value today, not future-state promises<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Upcoming Milestones<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Major AI Showcase (Sept 2026):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We will unveil new agentic AI capabilities for manufacturing and procurement, showcasing real-world applications embedded directly into QAD SRM workflows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strategic Partnerships:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> New alliances designed to expand the reach and value of <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/what-to-know-about-supplier-relationship-management-srm\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QAD SRM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cloud-Exclusive Future:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As of Q4 2026, QAD SRM will focus exclusively on our <\/span><b>SaaS Cloud offering<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring all resources are dedicated to the most secure and scalable solution available.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a strong foundation in place, 2026 is about accelerating agentic AI innovation and delivering even greater value through intelligent supplier relationship management software.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13242&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]As 2026 begins, QAD | Redzone is building on the momentum established during a landmark 2025 for QAD SRM (Supplier Relationship Management). 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