S&OP, S&OP process, Sales and operations planning, Seasonality

3 Critical Planning Areas Every S&OP Process Should Address

Getting the right product to the right place at the right time and in the right quantities is one of the primary goals of any manufacturing organization. This sounds simple. It...
Tim Cook, sustainability

Champions of Sustainability: Tim Cook

Sustainability has become both a strategic and operational objective for manufacturers globally. Sustainable business practices are not only good for the environment, they can increase company viability in the long term...
SaaS, Role of technology, Innovation, Buildings

SaaS and the Role of Technology

Do you ever wonder how some companies can leverage technology into breakthrough innovation and improved revenues while others languish with one failed attempt after another, stuck in the muck of aging...
purchasing, procurement, integrated supplier management, supplier management

An Introduction to QAD’s Purchasing Capabilities

Every company desires to make their purchasing process more efficient. For those individuals that have been involved with procurement, we know that this is often a lofty goal as days can...