QAD’s ERP Transformed
From Client/Server to Native Cloud ERP
Next year QAD will have been in the market of offering manufacturing ERP for 40 years. While other solutions of similar vintage are getting quite long...
Assistance with Planning is on the Way Through Machine Learning
Whenever I visit an automotive supplier, I often hear how difficult it is to deal with fluctuating schedules from OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It has been an issue in the...
Manufacturing and the Cloud: Top Security Considerations and How to Address Them
Cybersecurity is – and always will be – of the utmost importance to businesses around the world. The onset of advanced technologies and Industry 4.0 has ushered in a new age...
Blockchain Revisited: Beyond the Buzz
2017 was the year of Bitcoin buzz. The cryptocurrency hit a high of $20,000 and was on the tip of many tongues. Blockchain, which is an open source digital ledger that...
What CPG Customers Really Want from Manufacturers
I recently paid a visit to a friend who manages a large retail store. After the usual pleasantries, the conversation turned to business, which makes sense considering the company he works...
YFAI India Improves Supplier Performance with QAD Supplier Portal
When it comes to managing multiple suppliers, as a manufacturer, clear and effective communication is critical to operational success. Inventory control isn’t always optimized for order fluctuations, and forecasting can be...
Doing Business in Ireland
Ireland is part of Western Europe. Most of the island of Ireland operates as an independent country, while Northern Ireland operates as part of the U.K. Ireland has a temperate climate,...
AI Impacts on Automotive Manufacturing
Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way in the last few years, bridging the gap between theoretical conversations and what is now practical possibilities, and nowhere are the possibilities more...
Driving Smart Manufacturing and Supply Chain Improvements with the IIoT
Manufacturing is changing dramatically. Industry 4.0 is taking shape and being viewed as the advent of smart technologies based on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). It’s affecting everyone, with impacts...
Metrics that Matter: Backorders
When it comes to customer satisfaction, backorders are one of the most important metrics they use to gauge how well you’re doing as a company. No customer wants the hassle and...