Uncovering the Promise of Artificial Intelligence
Because manufacturers are constantly pressured to increase productivity, deliver quality products, delight customers and achieve greater profitability and sustainability, they are turning to new technologies such as artificial intelligence. To remain...
Achieving the Best Outcomes with Change Management
Disruption is the watchword for manufacturers these days – even without the global COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers constantly deal with supply chain interruptions, fluid customer demands, global economic pressures, and technology-driven competition,...
Augmented Analytics – How Alexa Became a Production Planner
Mozart, Metallica and Manufacturing Operations Management
Every day when Jim comes home from his work as a production planner at the factory, he ritually grabs a can of beer from the fridge,...
When and How to Upgrade Your ERP System
Reasons to Upgrade or Replace Your ERP System
Deciding to upgrade or replace your ERP system is a big business decision. An ERP switch affects your financials, personnel and operations globally. So,...
Integrated Supplier Management: Plan, Execute and Adapt
If the pandemic and other global events of the past year have taught us anything, it’s that supply chains are fragile and easily disrupted. Integrated Supplier Management is a must –...
QAD Solutions Guide: Offering Overview
Founded in 1979, QAD began as a small startup solution working with local companies to address a large gap in complete, integrated business software for manufacturing companies. As manufacturing businesses took...
5 Key Steps for a Successful ERP Implementation
Updated: September 7, 2023
Published: May 11, 2021
Customers often ask us what the typical ERP implementation steps look like. The truth is that all ERP implementations vary in detailed scope, but they...
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...
Data is the New Gold
Are the phrases “data is the new gold” or “data is the new oil” just marketing slogans to entice businesses to spend more money on technology? Or are these metaphors describing...
Introducing QAD Adaptive ERP 2021
QAD is pleased to announce the availability of QAD Adaptive ERP 2021, the latest version of QAD’s next generation ERP solution that includes the Adaptive User Experience (UX) and the QAD Enterprise Platform....