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Production Planner Enhancements Cut through the Chaos

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 […]

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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 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 […]

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Resources for “Using SAF codes in QAD” webinar

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 […]

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QAD Acquisitions and What They Mean For the QAD User

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 […]

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Using SAF codes in QAD for more robust reporting

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 […]

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Masterful Production Planning

Manufacturers are in flux these days, and Production Planners are in the thick of it. Supply chain disruptions have hit hard. Businesses are employing strategies to mitigate the effect of these disruptions. They are increasing inventory levels and improving communications with customers and suppliers. They are adding warehouse space and scrambling to ensure proper management. […]

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What’s in Development at 32 Soft

Our developers have been hard at work on new and improved Data Loaders and Web Applications. We are constantly further improving and expanding existing Data Loaders functionality in response to customers’ feedback and new business process challenges. Here are some of the exciting new tools we have for you. Web Backlog Stand-Alone or for use […]

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CoorsTek Gains Measurable Efficiency, Accuracy, and Consistency

CoorsTek is a global engineering ceramic leader with manufacturing, sales, and research facilities worldwide. They run four versions of QAD across the 20 sites that use QAD around the world. Bob Sendek, IT Director of the Global ERP, Manufacturing Execution, and Supply Chain Portfolio at CoorsTek, explained why they were looking for a solution to […]

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Our Spring 2023 Events!

Spring is so welcomed this year! We hope you can join us at our upcoming  Spring webinars and conference. First up in March, we’ll attend the MWUG Spring 2023 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, March 19-21. We’ll have a booth there, so please stop by. And, Don Linsey will present Managing QAD Access Security on Monday, […]

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6 Reasons to Check Out Our Production Planner

Haven’t looked into our Production Planner Data Loader? Now’s the time. With today’s supply chain challenges, effective production planning and scheduling are more critical for your company than ever. You need real-time visibility to crucial information to make solid, fact-based decisions in the current climate. Without it, you can’t maintain reasonable product costs or give […]

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