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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
