fortify your supply chain, supply chain, FTZ

Look Ahead and Fortify Your Supply Chain

Supply chain disruption is set to continue for the foreseeable future. In this QAD Precision Report we examine business strategies companies can consider to fortify the supply chain. We are almost already...
summer slowdown, production execution, summer shutdown, manufacturing

How Manufacturers Can Beat the Summer Slowdown

June, July and August are usually slower months for manufacturing activity, and it’s easy to see why. It’s beautiful outside, the kids are out of school, pretty much everyone has at...
dominant design, disruptive innovation, innovation, SaaS

Disruptive Innovation and the Dominant Design

Disruption is one of my favorite topics. Having spent 30 years in technology, I witnessed decades of disruptions. Microsoft Word eclipsing secretaries and typewriters, Mainframes replaced, the iPhone, online shopping and...
auto tech giants, automotive, traditional OEMS, automakers, ACES

5 Strategies Traditional OEMs are Using to Compete Against Auto Tech Giants

The automotive industry is under a siege of disruptions, and traditional auto suppliers are about to reach a make-it-or-break-it milestone—but they aren’t the only ones taking a big hit.  Traditional OEMs are...