Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Supply Chain

Supply Chain

trade compliance for life sciences, trade compliance, lab

Global Trade and the Importance of Trade Compliance for Life Sciences Companies

Pharmaceutical, medical device and other life sciences companies are often subject to a wealth of regulations when they ship their products around the world. In this QAD Precision Report we look...
supply chain, connected supply chain, manufacturing, disruption, digital transformation

A Connected Supply Chain is Essential in Today’s Environment

These are extraordinary times with heightened disruptions for many manufacturers around the globe. But change of this magnitude also provides opportunities. Opportunities to think differently about how we operate, to find...

What is Industrial Symbiosis?

The role of Digital Ecosystems in Circular Supply Chain. This is the fourth installment of the QAD DynaSys blog series focusing on circular supply chains.
free trade agreement, FTA, free trade agreement compliance

3 Minute Explainer: Free Trade Agreement Compliance

Free trade agreement compliance is complex. In this 3-Minute Explainer we look at the challenges of FTA compliance and how automation can help. A free trade agreement (FTA) is an arrangement between...
cybersecurity, food and beverage, manufacturing, supply chain, risk management

Why Cybersecurity Matters in the Food & Beverage Supply Chain

Very few tasks today are done without some type of computer or data-based technology. I can still remember grocery stores, department stores and the like using the manual cash registers and...
export management, AES

Export Management and AES Filing For US Exporters

US export management is no easy task. In this QAD Precision Report we discuss the importance of correctly filing export declarations with AES. Understanding ACE The US Customs and Border Protection is responsible...
supply chain, network design, erp, strategic planning

Supply Chain Network Design – Not Just for Strategic Planning

Get the right product to the right place at the right time and in the right quantity. This is the mantra for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. Sounds simple enough, but...
free trade agreement, FTA, FTA compliance

Free Trade Agreement Compliance: Challenges vs Benefits

Free trade agreements offer enterprises a competitive advantage, compliance can be burdensome. In this QAD Precision Report we look at the challenges and benefits of automating FTA compliance. After 14 months of...
automotive supply chain, operational restart, restart readiness, checklist, AIAG, COVID-19, supply chain

Restarting the Automotive Supply Chain in Uncertain Times

This article was co-written by Cathy Fisher, founder and president at Quistem and global expert in automotive quality management systems. The global automotive industry has never faced an unplanned shutdown (complete or...
supply chain, disruption, digital transformation, manufacturing

4 Supply Chain Areas to Examine in the Face of Disruption

Global supply chain leaders have broad and continuous experience in expecting the unexpected. They regularly plan for and respond to regulatory changes, natural disasters, labor strikes, fluctuating tariffs and other disruptive...