Smaller, more targeted projects • More modern ERP systems • Less customization by Alex Kim I’ve been watching and reading the 2023 trends in the manufacturing industry, and one thing is abundantly clear. Companies are closely examining their business practices and being very careful about how they spend their money. Instead of investing in and […]
by Jeff Shelton In March of this year, the QAD Midwest User Group (MWUG) held its largest in-person conference since 2017. This was no easy feat, coming off the heels of a pandemic that shut down all QAD user group in-person gatherings for a full two years! Our Spring 2023 conference was a unique, value-enhanced […]
Did you know that replays of our past webinars are always available for you to watch on our website? Simply go to our Webinar page. You’ll see our most recent webinar (right now, that’s Using SAF codes for more robust reporting) featured and Additional Webinar replays under that. The webinar replays are categorized by type […]
Don’t miss these upcoming webinars! Get Control of Product Changes When product changes happen, and they always do, it’s critical to have a process in place to ensure they are carried through the entire cycle. Don Lindsey will give an overview of the change control process and its key elements. He’ll also walk you through […]
Yamaha has three boat companies running QAD: Yamaha Boats in Vonore, TN, Skeeter Boats in Kilgore, TX, and G3 Boats in Lebanon, MO. Each company has its own QAD database, all using version 2014 SE. There are approximately 250 QAD users in the three companies. Doug Williams, IT/QAD, explains that many of the transactions at […]
by Olena Stepovyk Manufacturers are in flux these days. Production planners and schedulers are in the thick of it. Supply chain disruptions have hit hard, and manufacturers are employing strategies to mitigate their effects. Companies are increasing inventory levels and improving communications with customers and suppliers. They are adding warehouse space and scrambling to ensure […]
When product changes happen, and they always do, it’s critical to have a process in place to ensure they are carried through the entire cycle. Don Lindsey will overview the change control process and its key elements. He’ll also walk you through the change control process in QAD and demonstrate how our Product Change Control […]
Here are some resources and additional reading to complement our Using SAF Codes in QAD for More Robust Reporting webinar. Accounting History and Terminology User Guide QAD Financials version XXXX EE What is a Daybook Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (United States) International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Chart of accounts General Ledger What Is a Sub Account […]
by Don Lindsey To improve its offerings and make its ERP system more robust, QAD has acquired some companies through the years. Let’s look at significant QAD purchases over time, how they have improved the system, and where QAD functionality and business success might be going. QAD was purchased on June 28, 2021, by Thoma […]
Do you use Supplementary Analysis Fields (SAF codes) to analyze transactions? If you don’t, find out how they can help your Chart of Accounts work harder for you. QAD provides standard general ledger data, such as account, cost center, and project codes, to define your organization’s Chart of Accounts. QAD also offers optional Supplementary Analysis […]
