Improving Efficiency and the Customer Experience with QAD Supplier Relationship Management
Insights from a Former Procurement Manager
People often ask me why I left FORVIA, a French global automotive supplier, to join QAD. The truth is, although my time at FORVIA was challenging...
Speed, Data and Collaboration: QAD and AIAG on Automotive Supply Chains
It was an honor to participate in the relaunch of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. This vital industry resource is back and stronger than ever, with over 10,000 downloads, a...
What is Demand Planning and Why is it Important?
What is demand planning?
Demand planning is a supply chain management process that uses forecasting to understand the demand for products. It ensures that the products can be delivered to...
Roles and Responsibilities of Demand Planning
Updated: February 4, 2025
According to Michigan State University, “demand planning is a supply chain management process of forecasting, or predicting, the demand for products to ensure they can be delivered and...
The New Rules of Business: Why Reinvention is the Key to Survival
In today’s fast-paced world, reinvention has become more than a buzzword; it’s a necessity for survival. Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, known as the Chief Reinvention Officer and founder of the Reinvention Academy,...
Key Features of Demand Planning to Improve Your Business
Updated: February 12, 2025
Published: October 24, 2023
The main goal of demand planning is to strategically balance inventory levels so that there’s enough stock to satisfy customer demands without having to pay...
Unlocking Production Excellence with a Manufacturing Optimization Platform
Blending Forecasting, Production Planning, Advanced Scheduling and a Connected Shop Floor
For manufacturers, the difference between success and failure often comes down to how well you can synchronize your people, processes and...
Unlocking Manufacturing Success Through Planning and Scheduling Synergy
The mantra for manufacturing companies is to deliver the right products to the right place at the right time and in the right quantities. But to do this repeatedly and successfully...
Increase Logistics ROI with Multi Carrier Shipping Software
Parcel shipping is an expensive business. Customers are rarely willing to pay high delivery charges, so maximizing logistics return on investment is critical. You need to get the most customer satisfaction...
6 Actions to Address Increasing Tariffs
Following the recent U.S. presidential election, the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump signals the possibility of new import tariffs, particularly targeting goods from mainland China and potentially extending to other...