Explore the Changing World of Consumer Products and Food & Beverage Manufacturing
The only constant in manufacturing is change. That couldn’t be truer than for Consumer Products and Food & Beverage manufacturers. I have spent the better part of 30 years in these...
Connecting People, Processes and Supply Chains for Operational Excellence
The most effective consumer products companies have a formalized process for integrated demand and supply chain planning. Such companies develop a process to create a foundation for synchronizing its people, processes...
Channel Islands: Explore How to Revolutionize Your Enterprise Software
At Explore 2017, QAD’s global community of leading manufacturers will connect in Detroit for a week of informative sessions, hands-on training, and stimulating discussions on the future of manufacturing. Explore attendees...
Synchronized S&OP is Critical for Today’s Changing Market
The consumer products industry has transformed considerably over the last three decades, and it continues to change dramatically. These changes affect planning processes, supply chain management, manufacturing and how consumer products...
Auto Manufacturing Highlights at Explore 2017 in Detroit
With Explore 2017 happening in my hometown of Detroit, I could not be more excited for this year’s conference and to be your host. How could you come to Detroit and...
Explore Early Bird Discount Ends March 31
If you’re planning to attend QAD Explore — May 8-11 — in Detroit, you should register soon since the Explore Early Bird Discount ends on March 31! To save $600 on...
Complying with New Revenue Recognition Rules: Get a Head Start
As you may know, there are new revenue recognition rules lurking just around the corner, and if you’re a manufacturer, there’s a chance that you will feel the impact of the...
Modern Day Explorers and the New World of Industry 4.0
Most manufacturers are just now setting off on their explorations of Industry 4.0. The definition of the word Explore is “to travel in or through an unfamiliar area in order to...
Get Hands-On Training At QAD Explore
Hopefully you’ve had a chance to check out the Explore agenda. As you can see, we’ve lined up a great week of sessions! We’re bringing in several respected and renowned speakers...
What Does IoT Mean for Manufacturers?
We all know it’s good to stay current on innovative trends, but knowing what’s going to make an impact vs. what’s just a passing fad can be the hard part. Have...