2021 October

Posts made in October, 2021

Error: Invalid character in numeric input C. (76)

What does this message mean? QAD users will get this message when a process, such as a CIM process or Data Loaders, feeds data to a QAD maintenance program that has a field value that is contrary to what QAD expects. As an example, the data to load to a specific field may contain character […]

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Turn Supply Chain Shortages into Strengths

  Due to a number of circumstances, the weaknesses and fragility of our supply chain have been exposed in 2020, and American automakers have certainly borne the impact. Notably, the semiconductor chip shortage has the auto industry spinning. Vanessa Miller, a partner with Foley & Lardner in Detroit, explains the shortage to MH&L’s chief editor […]

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WECUG Presentation: Achieving Successful Sales & Operation Planning

It was great to connect in-person at the QAD West Coast User Group Fall 2021 Conference. Thanks to all who stopped by our booth and attended Don Lindsey’s presentation, Achieving Successful Sales & Operation Planning (see below for a video of the presentation). Don also attended the QAD Reconnect event at the conference and can be […]

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Automate Your Supplier Schedule Distribution

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A Better View of Production Needs & Schedules

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Balancing Inventory and Customer Need with DRP

Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) helps an organization balance customer demand while keeping inventory levels and costs down. DRP uses time-phased supply to meet the demand for each product at each warehouse in a distribution channel. In this webinar, Don Lindsey explains QAD’S DRP functionality and gives some pointers on how to keep your DRP process […]

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Transaction Dates in QAD

Don Lindsey Keeping transaction dates accurate in QAD is critical to the operation of your ERP System. Dates play an enormous role in ensuring on-time delivery of material from suppliers, a smooth-running production schedule, and a timely delivery of your product to your customer. Dates are also instrumental in keeping your system SOX compliant and […]

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Fast, Accurate and Easy Production Planning Webinar

Accurate production planning and scheduling are critical to your business and its ability to deliver on time. In this webinar replay, find out how our Production Planner Data Loader provides you with… •   real-time access to QAD data •   instant visibility of the orders, resources, capacity and demands •   easy planning and […]

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