New ERP, ERP software

Top 5 Warning Signs Your Business Needs a New ERP System

Deciding to purchase a new ERP system for your business is a major decision that, despite the short-term risks, can yield substantial long-term rewards. What are the most significant business challenges...
S&OP, Sales and Operations Planning

Master Schedule: A Critical Function in S&OP

Introduction to Master Schedule in S&OP The master schedule – also known as production plan – is crucial within the roles and responsibilities of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). It aligns supply...
pragmatic AI, data mining, AI

Holes and Drills and the Duality of AI for Manufacturers

There is a longstanding marketing philosophy reflected in Harvard professor Theodore Levitt's quote, "Sell the hole, not the drill." The premise is that as a consumer, the outcome, the hole, is...
Advanced scheduling, Production scheduling

What to Know About QAD Advanced Scheduling

QAD Advanced Scheduling helps manufacturers improve productivity and accelerate factory performance. The solution optimizes production decisions by determining what products to make on each line in the best possible sequence to...