Brunswick Boat Group Improves Quality and Process Standardization with QAD
No manufacturer ever wants to deliver a product that’s anything less than exceptional. Consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations is critical for building a loyal customer base and eking out a...
The Shop Floor Workforce is a Critical Component to Supply Chain Effectiveness
In the world of modern manufacturing, the importance of an efficient supply chain cannot be overstated. A well-functioning supply chain ensures that a company has the right materials, at the right...
The Disruption of AI: Part II
This is the second part of a two-part blog series on the disruption of AI. Catch up on Part I here.
AI Forecast
So, what should we expect from AI…or more specifically from...
Top Considerations Around Reshoring in Today’s Supply Chain
It’s no secret that putting all of your eggs in one basket probably isn’t the best idea, but that’s exactly what manufacturers around the world have been doing for years in...
Is ESG Really Worth the Trouble?
When QAD hosted a live webinar earlier this year to explore and analyze the challenges that have procurement leadership buzzing these days, the issue of environmental, social and governance (ESG) was...
Connecting the Gaps Between Financial Planning & Operational Planning
Many businesses today still allow internal departments to work independently of each other, causing daily functions to shift into silos and creating disconnects in processes and, inevitably, the supply chain. This...
3 Technology Enablers for CMOs – Key Takeaways from INTERPHEX
The panel session title at this year’s INTERPHEX event was “Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) lessons learned – How do you improve efficiency without compromising quality and compliance?” After 45 minutes of...
Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 26-31
If you haven’t yet listened to or read about them, take a look at our wrap-up blogs covering past episodes of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast.
Season 2 of the Auto...
How Ford is Changing the Car-Buying Experience
Ford Motor Company’s CEO, Jim Farley, recently confirmed the automaker’s plans to move forward with a new “agency model” dealership approach starting in its European market. This model is intended to...
How to Navigate ESG Risk with Supplier Management Software
Early adopters of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives should be patting themselves on the back. ESG activity, initially driven by consumer demand and a general desire to do better, has...