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Has buzzword proliferation killed AI’s street cred? Enter Pragmatic AI
Attaching the AI buzzword to any ‘latest-and-greatest’ product has unwittingly created a negative association. Having a pragmatic approach to AI can help provide a clearer understanding of its capabilities.
What is an Adaptive Enterprise?
Manufacturers and Supply Chains are buffeted by changes in demand and fluctuations in supply. Macroeconomic swings, shifting government incentives and unprecedented events make the foundations for business and industry unstable. Supply Chains have historically been designed for efficiency. That worked…...
How Pragmatic AI can leverage your product lifecycle management
The webinar will feature leading experts who will delve into emerging trends in CXM, including the integration of artificial intelligence, data analytics, and personalization technologies. These advancements are reshaping how businesses interact with their customers, making it crucial to stay...
QAD ERP O³: Optimizing People, Processes and Systems
Throughout the session, participants will gain valuable knowledge from industry leaders and experts who will discuss the latest trends in digital transformation, including cloud computing, big data analytics, and automation. The webinar will cover practical strategies for implementing these technologies...
Webinar: Introducing the Industrial Transformation Platform
During this comprehensive presentation, attendees will hear from industry experts who will discuss the evolving landscape of ERP systems and their impact on business operations. Key topics include the integration of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning...
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Customer Case Study: HAPM MAGNA SEATING SYSTEM
Customer Case Study: HAPM Magna Seating System The Company: HAPM Magna Seating System (Thailand) Co. Ltd., a joint venture between Hubei Aviation Precision Machinery Technology (HAPM) of China and Magna International of Canada, was established in July 2018. Specializing in...
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Customer Case Study: GHSP’s Move to QAD Adaptive ERP
Customer Case Study: GHSP The Company: Founded in 1924, GHSP is a global leader in mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies for the automotive, high-end appliance, and transportation industries. Originally known as Grand Haven Stamping Products, GHSP transitioned from metal stamping to...
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Customer Case Study: Integration Success with the QAD Industrial Transformation Platform
Customer Case Study: Integration Success with the QAD Industrial Transformation Platform The Companies: Three diverse manufacturers—Beckett Air, Jel Sert, and Pharmacal—have harnessed the power of the QAD Industrial Transformation Platform to build adaptive enterprises. Beckett Air, based in Ridgeville, Ohio,...
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Customer Case Study: NOBLE BIOMATERIALS
Noble Biomaterials, a global leader in medical device manufacturing and antimicrobial products, faced significant challenges due to rapid growth and an outdated ERP system. Originally used mainly for financial management, their ERP had become cluttered with disparate third-party solutions and...
5 Ways to Avoid Risk When Moving on to a New ERP
When considering an ERP system upgrade, many manufacturers opt for the status quo due to fears of change and perceived effort. However, delaying ERP replacement can lead to growing inefficiencies and strategic setbacks. Understanding common risks and how to address...
Top 5 Warning Signs Your Business Needs a New ERP System
Deciding to invest in a new ERP system is a significant choice that can lead to long-term gains despite initial risks. Key indicators that your company may need a new ERP include: Excessive Manual Processes: Relying on spreadsheets or paper...
How to Address Stock Loss with Process Intelligence
Stock loss impacts various industries, from automotive to packaging. Discover how Process Intelligence can uncover inefficiencies and reduce costs.
Manufacturers Need to Leave Periodic Transformation to the Cicadas
Cicadas are large, relatively benign insects native to the U.S., famous for their periodic, synchronized emergences. This spectacular event will bring billions of cicadas emerging from the ground in a cacophonous symphony. Their brief yet dramatic transformation from underground nymphs...
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2024 Spring Product Launch: Empowering Manufacturers for the future
QAD's 2024 Spring Product Launch introduces transformative enhancements aimed at empowering manufacturers to become Adaptive Enterprises and tackle modern industry challenges. Key updates include the Packaged Shop Floor Solutions, which integrate QAD ERP, QAD Production Execution, and QAD Redzone Connected Workforce to optimize shop floor operations, boost productivity, and enhance employee engagement. Additionally, the new QAD Process Intelligence leverages AI to analyze and improve existing processes, facilitating faster and more accurate insights into operational workflows. The launch also previews the QAD Integration Platform, designed to streamline data exchange across operations, and highlights advancements in AI with the QAD Global Trade and Transportation Execution (GTTE) Product Classification solution. Enhanced features in QAD EQMS and a refreshed QAD Digital Commerce platform further improve user experience and operational efficiency. For specialized needs, the new QAD Defense Cloud caters to defense industry manufacturers. Explore these innovations to future-proof your business and drive success.
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Will AI Pose a Threat to the ERP Marketplace
Discover how AI could transform the ERP marketplace in this insightful live panel discussion. The video explores the potential threats and opportunities AI presents for ERP systems. Experts delve into the implications of artificial intelligence on ERP technology, examining whether...
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How Manufacturers Can Thrive in the New Age of Disruption
In today’s volatile manufacturing landscape, businesses face unprecedented challenges, from supply chain upheavals to shifting market dynamics. The 2020 pandemic was a stark reminder of how quickly global disruptions can impact operations. However, thriving amidst these uncertainties requires more than...
Introducing QAD ERP O³ – Optimizing People, Processes, and Systems
QAD ERP O³: Cloud-optimized ERP with AI for manufacturing excellence, simplifying upgrades and boosting productivity.
Introducing Miny-Generative AI in QAD Process Intelligence
Meet Miny, QAD’s innovative digital assistant, revolutionizing process mining with Generative AI. Miny integrates seamlessly into QAD Process Intelligence, making advanced process mining accessible and actionable for all businesses. Designed to simplify complex interactions, Miny leverages a secure version of OpenAI’s GPT-4 to answer common queries, guide system navigation, and provide tailored insights. This empowers business process experts beyond traditional centers of excellence, bridging the skills gap without extensive upskilling. Launching this fall, Miny enhances ROI and streamlines implementation, bringing unprecedented efficiency and insight to your organization.
Introducing the Connected Workforce with QAD Redzone
QAD Redzone enhances worker productivity and satisfaction with Connected Workforce technology, addressing talent shortages and fostering a supportive environment.
How to Choose the Right ERP Partner?
Choosing the right ERP partner is crucial for navigating today’s complex business environment. Symptoms that signal the need for an ERP evaluation include reliance on outdated systems like spreadsheets and shared drives, data accuracy issues, and the lack of a...
QAD cloud revenue continues to grow
QAD has reported financial results for the fiscal 2022 second quarter, revealing that total revenue grew from $74.1m in Q2 2021 to $84.8m in Q2 2022, resulting primarily from increases in subscription and professional services revenue. Subscription revenue grew to $38.4m,...
QAD is acquired by Thoma Bravo
QAD is set to be acquired by Thoma Bravo in a deal that values the business at approximately $2bn. Once the transaction has been completed, QAD will become a private company with the flexibility to continue investing in the development...
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Growth in Q1 revenue for QAD
QAD, a provider of manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud, has reported its first quarter fiscal 2022 results, showing a growth in total revenue to $83m.
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QAD subscription revenues up 24 percent
QAD, a provider of cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies, has reported its financial results for fiscal 2021 Q4 and the fiscal full year ended 31 January 2021.
ERP Today Partners With Lumenia At The Virtual HeadtoHead Event
ERP Today and Lumenia Consulting are partnering, once again, for Lumenia’s virtual vendor selection event that is taking place on 23rd and 24th of March. A collection of 14 ERP vendors will go head-to-head to showcase their ERP solutions in...
The thin veneer of differentiation
I wrote to each of the ERP vendors and asked them to send me a few words on what set them apart from the competition - the results were depressingly vague. I hate to break it to you but ‘putting customers first’...
The Way Forward is Adaptive ERP
When you’re sourcing an ERP system for your facility, it should be with your business strategy in mind...
Amtico Case Study – From Growing Pains to Success
When your business is finding its monolithic ERP to be squashing it’s growth to success, the idea of migrating...
Tsubakimoto UK Customer Success Story
Division launches new plant using QAD easy on boarding for move to the cloud and upgrade at existing site...
Why does ERP fail? and how you can prevent it
Failed ERP projects often are the result of ERP vendors committing “The Three Sins of ERP in Manufacturing”...