Variances are a big problem for cost accountants. They threaten profitability, and it can be time-consuming for the accounting staff to analyze and reconcile them. It takes a lot of deep digging to uncover the reasons for the variances, so red flags go up whenever variances become unreasonably high. In this webinar, Don Lindsey will […]
Don Lindsey takes an in-depth look at critical QAD data fields for MRP! He’ll guide you through the Item Master and Bill of Materials fields in QAD that impact MRP and explain their significance in the explosion process. If you are a Planner, Buyer, Engineer, Quality Control Specialist or anyone else using the data in […]
If you haven’t checked out our education portal, EDU 32, you’re in for a treat. Our portal contains learning videos and articles about various aspects of using QAD in everyday applications and will help you integrate and implement significant process improvements into your data management and your supply chain process. 32 Soft’s team of highly […]
If you’ve not attended our webinars lately, register for one now and find out how much you can learn in under an hour! In addition to the product demos we have hosted for years, since July 2018 when veteran QAD user and Manufacturing and Distribution expert Don Lindsey joined us, we also offer learning webinars. […]
One place all of us at 32 Soft love to visit is the Midwest User Group conferences in the Spring and Fall, which we’ve been attending for more than a decade! We like to talk to the attendees about what’s new in their business and in ours. We like learning more by attending presentations. And, […]
17 Reasons Why QAD is a Good Choice for Life Science Companies by Don Lindsey Several years ago at a conference, I was talking to a colleague who was in the process of choosing the right ERP system for his life science company. He asked me to list the reasons why the life science company […]
Safety stock is your guard against uncertainty. When safety stock levels aren’t optimal, you could be tying up cash flow or threaten your ability to adequately serve your customers. Determining the most efficient inventory levels is one of the most important components of your company’s operations. Safety stock describes a level of extra inventory to mitigate […]
Introduction to QAD–Item Numbers Item numbers are the bedrock of the QAD system. In general terminology, the item number is the identification number assigned to an item. Also called a part number, SKU number, or SKU (Stock Keeping Unit), an item number can represent a service as well as a physical item. It is good practice […]
Presented by Don Lindsey, CFPIM, CIRM Download the EOQ Calculation spreadsheet Find out more about Reorder Point (ROP) Find out more about Safety Stock The Extraordinary Value Of MRP Webinar Don Lindsey, CFPIM, CIRM is a knowledgeable Implementation Project Manager, Trainer and Business Analyst for all areas of QAD. He has been an […]
by Don Lindsey Balancing inventory is essential for your business. If you order too early, you’ll tie up cash and spend needlessly on storage of excess items. Order too late and you’ll face disappointed customers. Knowing your reorder point (ROP) is an important step in adequately managing your replenishment process. The ROP is the level of inventory […]
