Posts made in September, 2021
We’ve talked to QAD users who are struggling with on-time delivery, especially in these times. If you had less than stellar scheduling practices before the pandemic and resulting supply chain shortages, chances are your situation has only worsened. But even companies with outstanding production scheduling and inventory control are scrambling to keep up with […]
Tags: inventory balancing, inventory shortage, item site planning, mrp distrust, ontime delivery, ontime rate, po workbench, production planner, production schedule, qad msw psw, safety stock, supply chain
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Recalls are one of the most feared occurrences in modern-day manufacturing. Should it happen to your company, your ability to adequately respond to a recall is critical to the continued existence of your business. Your understanding of where and how your data is accumulated in QAD will be critical to the successful mitigation of any […]
Tags: How to Handle a Recall, product recalls, QAD recall tools, Recalls
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Many organizations find that customers want more than off-the-shelf products—they want the ability to order products that are customized for their needs. This demand coupled with supply chain disruptions and a need to drive down costs has prompted many manufacturers to consider a make-to-order (MTO) production strategy. QAD offers tools to help you adopt the […]
Tags: Configured Items, configured products, mfg/pro configurator, qad product configurator
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