Thursday, October 22, 2026
Manufacturing Trends

Manufacturing Trends

Automotive, Automotive jobs, ACES, Electric vehicles

Let’s Talk About Automotive Jobs and Electric Vehicles

It’s a sensitive topic. As automakers in the US and across the globe move to electric vehicles over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to meet climate crisis priorities, lower emissions, and...
manual screening, global trade management, global trade solutions

Global Trade Management: The Problem with Manual Screening

In his recent article in Embedded Computer Design magazine, QAD’s Ian Berman explains why modern trade management is critical to 21st century commerce and describes the pitfalls of manual screening. Entitled...
quality, enterprise quality management, quality management system, life sciences

Enterprise Quality Management Systems: A Life Sciences Webinar Series

Many life sciences manufacturers regard requirements such as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations as compliance activities that are not directly related to quality or business objectives. For example, these companies often...
manufacturing workforce, skills gap, manufacturing day, manufacturing strategies

Manufacturing Day is a Great Time to Address the Skills Gap

As we approach Manufacturing Day in the US (October 1), it’s a good time to address the continuing skills gap in the manufacturing industry. The skills gap is not a new...
packaging, packaging manufacturing, pandemic, disruption

Disruption is Nothing New for Packaging Manufacturers

Ask any manufacturer in the packaging industry to describe that industry and you’ll hear things like, “the only constant is change” and “the packaging world is like running on a treadmill...
integrated supplier management, supply chain management, diagnostic, manufacturing insights

Integrated Supplier Management: Diagnostic Insights

During our virtual Tomorrow Thought Stream in May, which focused on suppliers and supply chain challenges, root causes and the latest best practices for addressing them, QAD introduced the Integrated Supplier...
benefits of ERP, ERP, cloud ERP, ERP benefits, enterprise resource planning

Benefits of ERP: Explore the Advantages of an ERP for your Business

Updated: August 2, 2023 Published: August 25, 2021 What is ERP, and Why is it Important? For many companies, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are a critical element of their success. ERP refers to...
sustainability, sustainable practices, ERP, cloud ERP

ERP Aids Your Sustainability Initiatives

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. If you’re reading this blog...
ERP, enterprise resource planning, cloud ERP, cloud computing, enterprise software, cloud-based ERP

What is Cloud-based ERP and How Does it Work?

Updated: March 05, 2026 Published: August 11, 2021 Discover the realm of cloud-based ERP.  In this article, we delve into the advantages offered, considerations for implementation and factors crucial for success. What is Cloud...
quality management, quality, food and beverage, food and beverage manufacturing

Improving Quality Management in F&B: Real Water Recall

Every food and beverage (F&B) recall catches the public’s attention, as we run to our pantries or refrigerators with hearts racing to check for the infected product. For food and beverage...