QAD & Supply Chain Education

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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The Challenges of Accurate Cost Rollups

by Olena Stepovyk Accurate cost rollups are essential for any manufacturer to maintain financial health and competitive pricing. Yet, achieving precision in cost rollups is often fraught with challenges that can undermine the effectiveness of your cost management strategy. Understanding these challenges is crucial if you want to optimize your cost rollup processes and ensure […]

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Cost Sets: How To Talk the “Language of Money”

by Don Lindsey Those of us who manage production and supply chain processes spend a lot of ERP system time thinking about numbers, items, run time, capacity, and schedules. However, understanding and managing costs is essential when communicating with other managers and supervisors, specifically financial and senior management. We must translate operating processes into a […]

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Just for Fun: Take the Industry Week July 4th Quiz

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Don Lindsey’s Webinar Hosted by WeCug: Optimizing the Role of MRP in QAD

If you didn’t see Don Lindsey’s presentation during the West Coast User Group’s Spring webinar series, you can watch the replay below. In the webinar, Don shows you how to unlock MRP’s full capabilities to streamline your supply chain, improve efficiency, and drive greater profitability. Whether you’re a seasoned MRP user or are just now […]

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Requisition Plus: Bottleneck-Free and Audit-Ready

Are requests in your organization getting stuck, delayed, or questioned because no one can clearly see who requested what, who approved it, and why? In many companies, the real bottleneck in the requisition process isn’t just slow approvals—it’s the lack of a clear, reliable audit trail that everyone can trust. Requisition Plus not only streamlines […]

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Vanilla vs. Customized ERP? Or Something More Effective?

Watch Eric Kimberling’s discussion on one of the biggest questions asked in any software implementation—should you implement the standard, vanilla software or customize it to fit your organization’s needs? Which is the best path for you and your company? What are you trying to accomplish as an organization? Are you creating a competitive advantage or […]

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What Does QAD ERP O3 Mean for You? Time Will Tell.

by Alex Kim At the Midwest User Group Fall 2023 conference, QAD announced the release of QAD ERP O3. They will introduce O3 to select customers beginning in June 2024, with a general release in early 2025. QAD promises that, with ERP O³, “upgrades will become far easier, allowing you to stay current with the […]

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