Category: QAD Business Process

QAD provides a wealth of operational and financial data, but even the most accurate reports can fall flat if they aren’t presented in a way leadership can quickly understand. Successful reporting to management isn’t about showing everything QAD can do; it’s about highlighting what matters most and connecting data to decisions. When reporting to management ensure you know what data and trends they are needed to be seen or reviewed....

In today’s competitive market, organizations are constantly searching for ways to strengthen profitability while maintaining efficiency. One often-overlooked driver of financial performance is the impact of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) on EBITDA. While EBITDA is a standard measure of a company’s operational performance, EDI is a tool that directly influences cost control, revenue recognition, and scalability—all of which flow into EBITDA. Understanding EBITDA and EDI EBITDA is a financial metric...

In an increasingly digital world, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) remains the backbone of B2B communication, especially in manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics. With the emergence of QAD O3, the next-generation cloud ERP from QAD Inc., the future of EDI integrations is undergoing a significant transformation. QAD O3 not only streamlines core ERP functionalities, but also opens new possibilities for smarter, faster, and more scalable EDI implementations.  EDI’s Enduring Value in...

In today’s digital landscape, businesses are increasingly turning to SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) providers to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance collaboration with partners. One critical component of modern business communication is Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), which facilitates the electronic exchange of documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and shipping notices. When leveraging SaaS providers for EDI, businesses have several options to consider, each with its own set of advantages and challenges. ...

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has long been the backbone of B2B transactions, streamlining the exchange of documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and shipping notices. However, with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the traditional EDI landscape is evolving rapidly. AI-driven automation is poised to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making in EDI systems. While this integration offers significant benefits, it also introduces new challenges. In this blog, we explore the...

The beginning of a new year is often a natural moment to pause and reflect on how well QAD is supporting day-to-day operations. Q1, in particular, sits at a useful intersection, after year-end close and before many organizations enter peak operational periods, making it a practical time to review key processes and identify potential areas for improvement.  Rather than a full system overhaul, focusing on a few high-impact areas can...

Implementation Is Only the Beginning   Many manufacturers view Kanban implementation in QAD ERP as a finish line, once cards are created, controls are set up, and signals are flowing, the job feels “done.” In reality, implementation is just the starting point. The real value of QAD Kanban is unlocked after go-live, when organizations actively manage, refine, and align Kanban with daily operations and business goals. Without ongoing attention, Kanban processes can quietly...

As the year wraps up, many clients reach out with questions about their year-end close. Performing a fiscal year-end close can present challenges such as tight timelines, ensuring all transactions are posted accurately, coordinating across departments, preparing for audits, and meeting regulatory or tax requirements. The good news is that closing the year in QAD doesn’t need to be complicated. QAD provides clear tools, controls, and reports to help streamline...

QAD Champions of Manufacturing Recap QAD | Redzone held its Champions of Manufacturing event in Dallas as it unveiled its QAD Adaptive ERP platform.  This platform builds upon their prior versions as QAD (and more specifically the new QAD Leadership brought in as of February of this year) paused its focus on the O3 Platform. At a strategic level, QAD is clearly repositioning itself. The company is moving from a...

This is the final blog in a four-part series of blogs that will discuss QAD Kanban. In the first blog we discussed an overview of Kanban in QAD highlighting benefits and use cases, in the second we discussed the set up needed to implement Kanban, and in the third we discussed system execution and transactions related to using Kanban.   In this blog we will finish the series managing the...