Navigating Fads: QAD’s Approach to Managing Shifting Consumer Product Trends
The Latest Trend in Baseball: the Torpedo Bat
Consumer product trends and fads have always shaped consumer behavior. One moment, a product or idea rises rapidly in popularity, and the next, it...
FTZs: A Supply Chain Manager’s Secret Weapon for Cash Flow
Supply chain managers know volatility all too well, and while some thrive amidst the chaos, enterprise leaders want stable results, even during economic uncertainty. Few things bring boardrooms peace of mind...
Tech, Sustainability & Talent: How Martinrea is Building the Supply Chain of Tomorrow
The automotive supply chain is undergoing a seismic shift. Today's leaders must juggle a complex array of challenges, from integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and prioritizing sustainability to managing talent pipelines and...
How to Mitigate and Manage Supply Chain Disruptions in Life Sciences
Can You Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions in Life Sciences?
Supply chain disruptions in the life sciences industry can have serious consequences. While it’s impossible to eliminate all risks, companies and the industry...
Mitigate the Impact of Tariff Changes
Manufacturers and distributors are highly susceptible to global trade disruptions, particularly tariff changes stemming from trade wars, geopolitical shifts, or regulatory updates. Tariff changes can significantly impact production costs, supplier relationships,...
Driving Efficiency: Import Management for Auto Manufacturing
Updated: April 4, 2025
Published: November 12, 2024
Tariffs have remained a key topic of discussion following the transition to the new U.S. executive administration. On April 2nd, the U.S. announced a tariff...
The Importance of Digital Sourcing Applications for Complex, Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Management solutions have garnered significant recognition in the procurement industry for their innovative approach and substantial business benefits. QAD has been mentioned as one of the Representative Suite Solution Vendors...
Localizing for Profit: Making the Case for U.S.-Based Manufacturing
The Trump administration’s recent tariffs on automotive imports from Mexico and Canada have injected significant uncertainty into North American supply chains. While a temporary exemption for USMCA-compliant vehicles offers short-term relief,...
Inside Magna’s Strategy: Winning Business Through Early Customer Collaboration
In the fast-paced world of automotive manufacturing, the role of a Customer Chief Engineer is evolving. Gone are the days of simply reacting to customer demands. Today, it's about proactive collaboration,...
How Pragmatic AI Can Enhance Product Lifecycle Management
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies face complex challenges in managing their product lifecycles.
Effective supply chain management is essential for handling product introductions, obsolescence, market changes, and price fluctuations. Leveraging...