How Agentic AI is Turning ‘Systems of Record’ into ‘Systems of Action’ for Manufacturers
Manufacturing is in the middle of a once-in-a-generation reset. Tariffs, reshoring and legislation like the CHIPS and Science Act are restructuring supply chains and driving billions in new investment.
Across the U.S.,...
Your Roadmap to QAD Adaptive: How the Champion Benchmark Guides Your Upgrade Journey
The manufacturing landscape is shifting beneath our feet. With nearly 40% of the U.S. manufacturing workforce over 55 and retirement looming for many of these experienced professionals, the industry faces a...
What is the difference between Business Intelligence, Data Mining and Process Mining?
What is the difference between Business Intelligence, Data Mining and Process Mining?
In today's data-driven world, choosing the right tool to analyze your business data is crucial. Business Intelligence provides accessible data...
QAD EQMS 2025.1: Compliance, Clarity, and the Power of AI
We are thrilled to announce the latest release of QAD EQMS v2025.1! This version is a significant step forward, offering transformative improvements that drive efficiency, ensure compliance, and introduce powerful capabilities...
Maximize Working Capital with QAD Champion AI – Inventory Assist
In today's dynamic market, optimizing your inventory isn't just about avoiding stockouts—it's about maximizing your working capital, boosting profitability, and rapidly adapting to change, all while ensuring optimal customer service. Traditional...
2025 Fall Product Launch: Key Enhancements
The world of manufacturing and supply chain management is changing fast — and QAD is driving that transformation forward. With the launch of its latest QAD Adaptive release, now enhanced with...
Act Now or Fall Behind: A New Era for Manufacturing Begins with Systems of...
If you’ve ever walked the floor of a factory, you know there’s a heartbeat to it.
The whir of machines, the rhythm of people — shift leaders, technicians, planners — all moving...
Why Adaptive ERP, Resilient Supply Chains and AI are Non-Negotiable for Manufacturers
The New Competitive Playbook
As a leader in the ERP space for manufacturers, I spend my days talking to executives on the front lines of production, operations and technology. The consensus is...
Closing Manufacturing’s Decade-Long Productivity Gap
For decades manufacturers have invested in digital transformation, from IoT to Industry 4.0 to advanced analytics, yet productivity has barely moved. Projects meant to connect machines and automate processes often stalled...
Optimization Agents Turn Disruption Into Continuous Improvement
Champion AI introduces a new class of persona-based Agents called Champions, counterparts for everyone in manufacturing.
Unlike generic AI, which struggles with the messy realities of the factory floor, each Champion is...