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What\u2019s more, QAD subject matter experts will lead on-site, hands-on training courses\u2014helping you discover how <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/documents\/data-sheets\/qad-adaptive-applications.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QAD Adaptive Applications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can address your specific business needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A True Hands-on Experience<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The QAD Explore Training program provides opportunities to work together with and learn from both peers and experts in a hands-on environment. This year at Explore, we have four great courses to choose from, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Optimizing Your Production Planning, Scheduling and Preparation Activities \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be more adaptive in automating and optimizing your manufacturing planning and scheduling processes. Learn how QAD\u2019s extended solutions let you respond quickly and effectively to dynamic demand and product variations while eliminating waste and improving process flow. You\u2019ll discover how optimization can help you reduce inventory and labor costs, decrease safety stocks and excessive WIP inventory, and increase On Time and In Full Production. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/about\/eventstraining\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>QAD Actionable Insights and KPIs \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Trusted, up-to-date information is critical to your ability to run your business effectively. The new Adaptive UX <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/?s=action+centers\">Action Centers<\/a> and Key Performance Indicators provide flexible, built-in metrics, role-specific operational dashboards, and advanced analytics based on multiple data sources. This detailed functional training will teach you all about how to use and personalize the Action Centers that are available with the new Adaptive UX. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/about\/eventstraining\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Personalization and QAD Enterprise Platform \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You\u2019ve seen how rapid changes in the business environment can impact the effectiveness of your systems and processes. As a business analyst, consultant or IT manager, you\u2019ll learn how to use the QAD Enterprise Platform to adapt to changes in your unique environment by creating or modifying apps with no\/low-code techniques. This new user experience emphasizes the ability to respond to shifting business requirements by offering personalization, collaboration and extensibility. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/about\/eventstraining\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Personalization and QAD CEBOS EQMS Platform \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> QAD CEBOS Enterprise Quality Management System is a fully integrated enterprise solution that provides timely visibility into manufacturing and quality-related issues. Now, QAD offers AppXtender\u2014a toolset that lets you extend or create new apps in a no\/low-code environment. 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