Supply chain planning, spreadsheets

Still Using Spreadsheets for Planning?

At the recent IBF S&OP and IBP Global Conference, it was clear that many companies still use spreadsheets. They use these tools for supply chain planning and production scheduling. A quiet truth...
AI, AI in manufacturing

The AI Revolution: Why This Time, Manufacturing Will Be Different

For over a decade, manufacturing has been caught in a perplexing paradox. While I have watched the advent of transformative technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0, and advanced...
e-invoicing, Belgium VAT compliance

Latest Updates on Belgium’s e-Invoicing Mandate

Belgium’s E-Invoicing Mandate Updates For QAD customers seeking to stay compliant with the latest CTC and eDocument regulations in their respective regions, here’s an insight into the latest adjustments your organization should...
Proactive quality, quality management, workstation, QMS

Seeing Quality as a Cost Center is Costing You

For many manufacturing leaders, the word "quality" often conjures images of compliance audits, corrective actions, and, ultimately, cost. It's a necessary evil, a hurdle that must be cleared to avoid fines...