Building a Quality Culture: Firefighting…Not a Good Sign
This is a series of blog posts digging deeper into the seven keys to building a quality culture, which builds on Nicole Parker's introduction blog. In this article, we will discuss...
Black Holes and KPIs
How Dark is Your Data?
A recent survey of our galaxy by astronomers with VERA in Japan has shown that Earth is both moving faster and is closer to the supermassive black...
Why the EV is Now Cheaper than an ICE Vehicle
Battery Costs Have Officially Reached Parity with the Internal Combustion Engine
One of the largest inhibitors of electrification has been battery costs. The high cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) has made it hard...
QAD Tomorrow: Overcoming Supply Chain Disruption
A recent survey showed that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected 48% of respondents’ supply chains. 44% reported extended order fulfillment times and increased supplier prices. 25% reported bankruptcy of suppliers.
In 2020,...
How to Thrive Amid Looming EU Medical Device and iVD Regulations
It was first announced four years ago. Delayed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Every medical device manufacturer selling to the European Union or hoping to has been preparing...
QAD Recognized for Best Employee Relations Practices
This past February, QAD received a Global HR Excellence Award for Organizations with Best Employee Relations Practices by the World HRD Congress in Mumbai, India. We were honored to receive this...
Comparing and Contrasting Mom with QAD Adaptive ERP
If you’re like me, you love your mother a lot. She’s an important part of your life and each year you call her up on Mother’s Day, tell her you love...
Manufacturing Robotic Entities: How Droids are Made
Our customers are manufacturers. They make all kinds of things: automotive parts, life-saving medical devices, cell phone batteries, even frozen french fries. And our software solutions enable them to manufacture these...
Noble Biomaterials Turns to QAD for Improved Data Accuracy
If you have a favorite pair of lululemon yoga pants or running shorts, you’ve probably used Noble Biomaterials’ products. But the company’s silver-fiber technology is found in much more than athletic...
The Evolution of Barcode Systems: From Morse Code to QR Codes
In today’s world of emerging technologies, Morse code can seem like a long-forgotten form of communication. But did you know that the Capitol Records building in Los Angeles, California uses Morse...