Producers of luxury goods deal with constantly changing market conditions, in a highly economically driven industry prone to many disruptions and challenges:
- This is an extremely high-end value-added industry often using expensive materials where inventory traceability is critical
- Semi-automated production requires both connectivity and context for material management and end product traceability
- Distribution challenges are common as with the expanding value chain and online buying, there are more avenues for consumers to purchase finished products
- Supplier relationships are critical in meeting production schedules to meet customer demand
- Quality and product traceability is needed to comply with ever changing government regulations
- Product mix and changeover require an engaged, motivated and sustainable workforce with the ability to execute
QAD has been a trusted solution partner to household and personal packaged goods manufacturers for decades:
- QAD offers flexible solutions that allow manufacturers to selectively apply financial, planning and operations capabilities to best support their needs
- Solutions are tailored and designed for manufacturers to streamline processes while meeting the increasing demand for smart and efficient manufacturing
- Enterprise Quality Management helps meet ongoing quality requirements and helps manufacturers comply with regulatory guidelines
- Demand, production, distribution, procurement and supply chain planning along with advanced scheduling drive inventory optimization and maximize production capacity
- QAD extensions of business systems deliver increased quality and productivity through connected workers and equipment to the shop floor
