The Production Excellence Journey
Why Leading Food Manufacturers Choose QAD to Power End-to-End Operational Agility
Competing on Margin and Agility: Why Manufacturers Must Rethink Their Systems
The food industry is fiercely competitive. Demand volatility, frequent promotional shifts,...
Managing the Planning and Scheduling Paradox
Why Manufacturers Can’t Ignore the Sync
In today’s fast-moving manufacturing environment, demand changes, labor shortages, and supply chain challenges are business as usual. For production teams, the real question is:
How can we...
The Status of Trump Tariffs: Implications for Automotive Supply Chains and Trade Negotiations
Over the past several months, the landscape of global automotive trade has shifted dramatically under the continued influence of Trump-era tariffs—policies originally framed as a tool to re-shore manufacturing and level...
Navigating Disruption, Tariffs and Talent Shortages with Your QMS
Manufacturing is facing a wild ride: a perfect storm of rising trade tariffs and a serious shortage of skilled workers. These aren't just little bumps in the road; they're huge disruptions...
What Multi Carrier Shipping Solution is Right for You?
Updated: June 3, 2025
Published: February 23, 2022
Parcel volumes have skyrocketed in recent years. Unfortunately, so have prices.
In recent years, global carriers have lost some of their volumes to regional carriers. If...
The Role of ERP in Supply Chain Management
Updated: May 30, 2025
Published: September 15, 2021
Supply chain management plays an important role in the overall success of a business, especially for the manufacturing industry. Manufacturers rely on partners and vendors...
Offset Tariffs by Cutting Supply Chain & Procurement Costs
In today's volatile global trade landscape, enterprises face ongoing pressure to optimize their supply chain operations. Rising costs, geopolitical tensions, and tariffs demand a strategic and holistic approach to maintain profitability...
Global Trade is Complex: Isn’t It Time to Simplify?
Updated: May 20, 2025
Published: November 2, 2022
Tariffs and Ongoing Trade Tensions
Tariffs have been a constant topic of discussion due to the new U.S. executive administration now in place. The recent increase...
Overcoming Supplier Relationship Management Adoption Challenges
In today’s fast-paced business environment, the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively is critical. As a former buyer specialist turned Presales consultant for QAD, I’ve seen firsthand how Supplier Relationship Management...
AI in Advanced Planning & Scheduling for Food & Beverage
Introduction: Navigating a Rapidly Changing Industry
Food and beverage manufacturers face numerous challenges, including shifting consumer tastes, supply chain disruptions, and strict regulations. Traditional planning and scheduling methods often fall short, leading...