Digital Transformation: Beating Disruption in the Cloud
B2B companies have had digital transformation on their radar for years, but many have been reluctant to pull the trigger. The analysts say businesses need to move to a more flexible...
Trick or Treat! The Supply Chain Wears Disguises Too
Autumn has arrived here in the US, which means crisp air, the vibrant colors of the fall foliage, and of course, Halloween. One of my favorite things about Halloween are the...
Manufacturing is Back, Big and Bold in Chicago
There aren’t many things I love more than a good manufacturing trade show. There’s simply no better place to discover cutting-edge manufacturing technology, learn about new solutions firsthand and swap ideas...
Mitigate Supplier Risk with QAD SRM
Let’s face it, change is constant and companies need to rapidly respond to the unexpected changes. The COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction, natural disasters, wars, scarcity of semiconductors, the...
Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 11-15
We’re moving full speed ahead with our Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast – Quistem’s Cathy Fisher and I are so delighted to continue the momentum. Thanks for listening and following along,...
Introducing QAD Adaptive ERP 2022.1
We are excited to announce the general availability of QAD Adaptive ERP 2022.1, the latest version of QAD’s next generation ERP solution that includes the Adaptive User Experience (UX) and the QAD Enterprise...
A Manufacturing Day Look Into the Future: Sustainable and Digital
Manufacturing Day is all about paving the way for the next generation to see themselves in our field and sustain manufacturing into the future. Around the US, companies and schools are...
The North American Battery Supply Chain is Getting Amped Up!
Recently, I attended a dinner outside of Detroit hosted by QAD, the Korean Battery Industry Association and NAATBatt (an organization dedicated to the development and commercialization of advanced battery manufacturing in...
Digital Supply Chains: The Future of Supply Chains
Digital Supply Chain Management: Supply Chain 4.0
With the introduction of digital supply chain management, supply chains across industries have seen greater efficiency and improved visibility. Traditional supply chains are quickly becoming...
Diversify Your Automotive Supply Chain to Adapt for the Future
For the last several decades, suppliers have refined their systems and processes to match the needs of their preferred automaker. But now suppliers are working with new auto tech companies like...