Category: QAD Business Process

In the life science industry, efficiency, compliance, and adaptability is key for sustained success. The right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution can play a pivotal role in achieving these goals. One such solution is the QAD ERP system. With its tailored features and industry-specific functionalities, QAD ERP is an ideal choice for companies within the life science sector. In this blog post, we examine three key advantages of QAD ERP...

QAD offers the ability to customize a browse as well as other capabilities within the browse that optimize efficiency/convenience. In QAD, users can customize a browse to their liking to better optimize the system for their specific needs. By customizing a browse, the user can quickly view the data they need in rows and columns. Additionally, the user can hide columns that do not serve their purpose and even favorite...

You have done your research, know your facts and have made the decision to upgrade to QAD EE. QAD EE is an integrated suite of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions designed to streamline and optimize various business processes, including manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and more. An upgrade to QAD EE involves migrating to a newer version of the software that brings forth enhanced features, improved functionality, and increased performance. However,...

The QAD Web UI offers views in which you can interact with system resources. Views that combine forms and browses are called hybrid views (or hybrid browses). Many views in the system are hybrid views, while some views consist of standalone browses, standalone forms, or other types of screens, such as the report viewer. A hybrid view typically includes a toolbar along the top, a browse displaying a list of...

When it comes to upgrading to any new ERP software it's important to ensure that it can do more than just get the job done. Sure, this is a crucial part of any ERP integration, however what's even more important is the user experience and how friendly the software is for your everyday projects. QAD realizes this, and with the development of their Adaptive ERP, QAD is reinventing the way...

At one point or another, you are bound to be faced with the task of changing your ERP software to best compete in the changing market around you. When it comes to any selection, it's important to streamline the search by focusing on the things that will make a difference. Below are some of our top questions to ask before any ERP upgrade to ensure a smooth transition. Does the...

ERP Talent Development & Training Is it challenging to help your internal resources develop the skills they need to be leaders in their job functions? Have you looked for external expertise with experience in your ERP applications, only to receive unqualified resume after unqualified resume? If these questions resonate with you, maybe it's time to refresh the acquisition and retention strategies you use for talent development. In this blog, we will...

QAD EE Upgrade Approaches Thinking about upgrade approaches for QAD EE? As most QAD users know, the upgrade to QAD’s Enterprise Applications Enterprise Edition (QAD EE) from older versions of QAD’s ERP software could be a significant undertaking. Prior upgrades over the last 20 years could largely be completed as technical exercises, assuming that few customizations and business processes change. The underlying technical architecture of QAD SE from one version...

In this blog, we will cover Go-Live metric definition and utilization during ERP implementation. The cutover to a new ERP system, or Go-Live, is often a difficult and stressful event for those involved. Because an ERP implementation involves change across the whole organization, it is a challenging transition that requires attention even before the process begins.  As the typical cutover weekend approaches and passes, teams often neglect the definition of...

Congratulations! You made the decision to upgrade to QAD EE!  You most likely have a date set for implementation and know which steps are needed going forward. What issues do you need to avoid? Here are the top 3 mistakes made when upgrading to QAD EE. 1. Neglecting the necessary (and sometimes unglamorous) step of cleaning master data Master data is no longer just an IT concern; it’s critical for...