What are the benefits of supplier collaboration?

Supplier collaboration provides benefits including improved communication, better visibility into supply chain operations, enhanced risk management, and stronger partnerships that support business goals.

What are some challenges associated with supplier management?

Common challenges include manual processes, lack of centralized data, poor process control, and missed opportunities for optimization and cost savings.

How can supplier management software address fluctuating tariffs?

Supplier management software can help identify and assess alternative suppliers in different geographic regions that might not be subject to the same tariffs, enabling your business to diversify the supplier base and reduce reliance on high-risk sources.

Foreign-Trade Zone

FTZ Management Software. Tariff Volatility Under Control.

QAD GTC – Foreign-Trade Zone Management gives compliance leaders the tools to reduce duty exposure, withstand CBP scrutiny, and keep pace with regulatory change. No manual intervention required.

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Key Benefits of Foreign-Trade Zones

Protect margins when tariffs shift

When a tariff schedule changes, QAD recalculates automatically across every zone. No exposure window between the regulation and your compliance.

Eliminate audit risk before CBP arrives

Transactions and inventory stay current in real time. When auditors arrive, documentation is ready without reconstruction.

The system compliance leaders don't leave

30% of new QAD FTZ customers last year migrated from an existing solution. Near-zero software customer loss rate. Ever.

Key Capabilities to Better Manage Supply Chain Costs

Product Classification

Imported goods can carry multiple overlapping tariffs, each applied in a legally mandated sequence. QAD applies the correct codes automatically. No misclassification. No denied entries. No penalty exposure.

Audit Readiness, Always On

Every transaction, admission, and inventory record updates in real time. When CBP arrives, complete documentation is ready in a single click — not reconstructed under pressure.

Automated Split Shipments

When an in-bond shipment arrives in parts, QAD flags the balance, tracks transit, and reconciles automatically. Weekly entries stay accurate and on time — no manual follow-up, no filing risk.

ERP Integration Re-Use

QAD connects directly to your existing ERP data feeds, including SAP pipelines from prior systems. 95% of implementations are fully integrated. No re-engineering. No added IT cost.

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What Does FTZ Software Do?

Unlock huge savings with Foreign-Trade Zones! Don't let the perceived complexity hold your organization back.

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For companies with US-based operations, FTZs offer significant advantages to your business, primarily by enhancing your competitive position. The reduction and deferral of duty payments provide a cash flow advantage to importers and exporters. In essence, FTZs serve as a powerful tool for US-based businesses engaged in international trade, offering both cost savings and financial flexibility.

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CASE STUDY

Würth Elektronik streamlines global trade with QAD Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ), automating compliance, reducing tariff risk and integrating with its ERP.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does QAD GTC - FTZ Management handle stacking tariffs?

QAD's Product Classification engine automatically applies multiple overlapping duties — including Section 232, 301, and 122 — in the exact sequence required by CBP. This eliminates manual classification work and prevents the denied entries that come from incorrect stacking order.

Can QAD GTC - FTZ Management integrate with our existing SAP ERP?

Yes. QAD GTC - FTZ Management connects directly to the data feeds customers have already built for their prior system. 95% of active enterprise implementations are fully ERP-integrated, with no re-engineering and no added IT cost.

What happens during a surprise CBP audit?

Because QAD GTC - FTZ Management maintains a continuous-visibility database, all transaction logs, admissions history, and inventory records are always current. Operators pull complete, print-ready audit documentation in a single click.

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