Strategy for Supply Chain Transformation in the Age of Scarcity
When was the last time you had a package or food delivered to your doorstep? If you’re like most Americans, it was probably within the past week. Maybe you’re even expecting...
E-Commerce and Sustainable Last-Mile Delivery Options
Government bodies and consumers are increasingly more concerned with their impact on the environment. In this QAD Precision Report we look at the importance of sustainable last-mile delivery as e-commerce continues...
3 Minute Explainer: Understanding Import Management
International trading comes with numerous regulations. In this 3 Minute Explainer, we look at the basics of import management.
Governments around the world need to track goods coming into their countries. Tracking...
Why Retailers Need Flexible Multi Carrier Shipping Software
Retailers working across different geographies and locations have complex shipping operations. In this QAD Precision Report we look at how retailers can standardize shipping and contain costs with multi carrier shipping...
4 Benefits of Integrating Shipping and Export Management
Integrating shipping and export management processes on a single platform is the first step to building an efficient global trade management system. In this QAD Precision Report, we discuss the benefits...
Add Dynamic Scenario Planning to your supply chain – Part 1
This article is the first part of a two-parts article series dedicated to Scenario Planning.
There are events we take for granted when we go about...
QAD Tomorrow: Overcoming Supply Chain Disruption
A recent survey showed that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected 48% of respondents’ supply chains. 44% reported extended order fulfillment times and increased supplier prices. 25% reported bankruptcy of suppliers.
In 2020,...
Carrier Management – Which Method of Onboarding a Carrier is Right For Your Organization?
The ability to leverage the carriers and services they need is mission-critical to global shippers. In the QAD Precision Report we examine different methods of carrier onboarding.
When you select a transportation...
QAD Tomorrow: Learning from the Ultimate Supply Chain Stress Test
“Things move as fast as the least lucky and least competent supplier you know.”
- Elon Musk
What’s worse is the suppliers in your supply chain you don’t know. Ignorance is bliss...until it’s...
What IBP Does That S&OP Can’t
IBP vs S&OP. Our What is Integrated Business Planning (IBP)? article notes that IBP is an Executive Management planning process that allocates financial resources to each operational unit of...