The Wisdom of Toddlers and Applying Advanced Technology
In the 80’s there was a popular book entitled, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” The premise being that the basics of life and conduct are the...
Fall Colors and Economic Harvest: Unveiling the Benefits of Foreign-Trade Zones
As the warm embrace of summer gives way to the crisp and invigorating air of autumn, nature's grand spectacle of transformation unfolds. The leaves of trees, once vibrant green, now burst...
Manufacturing Day 2023: Labor and the Resolution to Try, Try Again
The state of manufacturing in 2023 is mixed. We’ve come through worse, but the atmosphere is far from easy. While we have no influence over natural disasters and geopolitical unrest, there’s...
Introducing QAD Adaptive Applications Sept 2023 Enhancements
We are excited to update you on the September 2023 launch, which includes enhancements to many solutions in our portfolio, supporting the QAD commitment to helping our customers become Adaptive Enterprises,...
The Future of EDI in the Automotive Supply Chain
In the dynamic landscape of the automotive industry, staying ahead of the curve is not just a strategy, but a necessity. As the automotive supply chain grows more intricate by the...
Middle-Market Manufacturers Think Big This Year
According to a recent IndustryWeek article, middle-market manufacturing companies face many of the same issues their larger peers do, such as growing inflation, supply chain issues, talent attraction and retention, high...
Export Management and Trading in Emerging Markets
Emerging markets are changing where — and how — companies do business. A majority of emerging economies in Asia are projected to experience a steady growth rate of 2-3% annually until...
Top 6 Supply Chain Challenges for 2023
The supply chain is the backbone of any business. It's the process of getting goods from the manufacturer to the end consumer. With the advent of digital technology, supply chains have...
Roadmap to Resilience: Adapting Automotive Supply Chains in a Changing World
On October 7, 2022, the Biden administration initiated significant restrictions on the sale of semiconductor technology to China, aimed at curbing Beijing's access to critical technologies pivotal for applications ranging from...
Import Management 101: Commodity Codes Explained
Nearly every product possesses a six-digit code, which serves to inform customs authorities about the nature of the item. This six-digit descriptor comes from the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System...