Category: QAD Business Process

I think it’s safe to say, that the quickly changing industry trends are becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with. Especially for manufacturers without a modern ERP system like QAD. Without a comprehensive ERP system, staying ahead of the competition is difficult and time consuming, however many manufacturers have found that an ERP system like QAD has significantly decreased the amount of time and energy it takes to run their...

For a business that has been around and successful for over 70 years, new changes in ownership can be difficult. Taking on new business models and training employees can either create a more successful company, or significantly damage it. This is why this this international company leveraged QAD and Logan Consulting for help!  Dealing with business in over 75 countries with 750 dealerships in the US alone can be stressful,...

ERP implementations can be a touchy subject for any business. Nobody likes change, especially if you don't see anything wrong with a current solution. Humans are creatures of habit, and management often finds it difficult to get your team on board and excited about a new ERP implementation project. While it can be difficult, making this transition does not have to be impossible. If your business is considering implementing a...

With 2017 just around the corner, leaders need to be involved in both strategic planning and team goal setting, but there’s a built-in problem here. Too often, teams often tend to focus on immediate tasks, on “putting out fires,” and on familiar routines rather than the strategically vital organizational targets we set for the coming year. Left to their own devices, many teams will simply return to the work with...

Manufacturers are the magic man behind the grand curtain. They work as the Wizard of Oz and call all the shots, but are rarely recognized for the value that they give to the economy and daily consumer lives. Every day we are touched by the products that they build and develop, and without a fully functional ERP system like QAD, their successes would be much less effective. Manufacturers have gotten...

While there is something to be said for maintaining loyal customers through an exceptional product, your business needs to deliver more than just a high quality product to keep customers satisfied and coming back for more. Now more than ever, business to consumer responsiveness is held at an extremely high standard and the businesses that are able to improve their responsiveness and customer management to keep up with changing times...

The food and beverage manufacturing industry is complex. There are many different product lines to keep track of and plenty of different manufacturing processes for each food item. Manufacturers must be able to constantly adjust to product updates, packaging changes and price adjustments as well as stay on top of their inventory management processes. Not every ERP system is cut out to handle to demands of the food and beverage...

A company is only as strong as the people that stand by it. At Logan Consulting we believe that one of the best ways to find a quality ERP system and implementation partner is to look at case studies and success stories from other companies like your own. We work with businesses in a variety of different businesses, and QAD is a great fit for many. Read on for our...

By now I’m sure you’ve all heard of the value that training holds in any ERP implementation but despite all of this, many implementation projects seem to skimp on this very crucial step. Taking the time to properly train your employees on their new ERP system (QAD, Dynamics GP, Acumatica) allows employees to see value in your new system, get excited about the switch and feel confident in their abilities...

With few exceptions, most of our clients are looking to better leverage its sales and marketing data. There are some world class tools available, Microsoft CRM and Salesforce.com come to mind.  Both have wonderful user experiences and possess advanced functions such as exception reporting and analytical snapshots.  But does your organization, and in particular your salesforce, possess the habits to take advantage of these kinds of capabilities?   Similar to an...