QAD & Supply Chain Education

Leading in the Recessive Values Era

Why Clarity, Coherence, and Trust Now Matter More Than Speed by Khoa To Operating Principle: The clarity of intention dictates the quality of attention. We are entering a new strategic climate—one not announced by dashboards or headlines, but felt in the gradual erosion of alignment, the overextension of bandwidth, and the quiet sense that speed […]

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FREE Utilities & Guides for QAD!

These utilities and guides for QAD will make your life easier—and, they’re FREE!   Get rid of record locks forever A FREE lock utility that gives you all the information you need to pinpoint the source of your record lock problem and eliminate it forever. Get Free Instructions   Auto-Populate Pivot Tables from QAD—FREE Our […]

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Production Order Webinars for Training and Transition

by Alex Kim One of the most rewarding things we hear from our clients has nothing to do with software features or technical specs. Instead, it is how they use our content—especially our webinars—as a practical resource within their own organizations. Clients tell us they rely on our webinars for training and onboarding. Whether it […]

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Ways to Mitigate the Tariff Effect on Your Business

by Don Lindsey Manufacturers face growing challenges in today’s global market as governments use tariffs to protect domestic industries and influence trade. These tariffs increase input costs, disrupt supply chains, and reduce profit margins, thereby complicating planning and logistics for businesses that source globally. Understanding tariff types and proactively managing risks is crucial for resilience […]

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Hiring for Supply Chain Agility in a Tariff-Driven World

by Don Lindsey Hiring, educating, and maintaining qualified employees to manage the challenges of tariffs on your business is an increasingly important activity. New hire talents and traits need to be measured and evaluated to allow for the selection of top candidates for this crucial organizational position. Here’s a look at some considerations when hiring […]

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The 7 Types of Tariffs

by Don Lindsey Tariffs are one of the most frequently used tools in international trade policy, shaping the flow of goods and services across borders. By imposing charges or regulations on imports and exports, governments can influence domestic markets, protect local industries, and manage economic relationships with other nations. While the concept of a tariff […]

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Moving from Work Orders to Production Orders

What’s the Difference and What Needs to be Considered? by Don Lindsey In 2016, while at a major life sciences company in San Diego, we began a pivotal transition, migrating from our legacy Discrete Work Orders environment in QAD’s 2009 EE version to the newly introduced Production Orders module in 2016 EE. This shift, now […]

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Leadership Beyond Speed

by Alex Kim Recently, our friend Khoa To shared a paper with us titled Leading in the Recessive Values Era: Why Clarity, Coherence, and Trust Now Matter More Than Speed. In it, Khoa offers a timely and incisive perspective on leadership in this evolving technological world where speed is the measure. Khoa argues that the […]

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Discover 32 Soft’s YouTube Channel for Manufacturing Software and Education

Are you a manufacturing professional looking to improve your skills and stay ahead of the curve? Then look no further than the 32 Soft YouTube channel! This channel is a goldmine of informative content, offering insights, software demonstrations, and discussions on a wide range of topics, including the supply chain, production planning, inventory management, finance, […]

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2025 US Manufacturing Challenges and Opportunities: Trump’s 2nd Term

by Alex Kim The 2024 election of Donald Trump marks a new chapter for U.S. manufacturers, as his policies are set to reshape the economic and industrial landscape. With a mix of challenges and opportunities, manufacturers must adapt to thrive in this evolving environment. Here’s a look at what lies ahead.   Challenges Tariffs and […]

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