Category: QAD Business Process

This is the first in a four-part series of blogs that will discuss QAD Kanban. In this series we will discuss an overview of Kanban in QAD highlighting benefits and use cases, the system set up needed to implement Kanban, the system execution and transactions related to using Kanban, and finish the series with managing the Kanban processes in your environment.    Overview  Kanban is a part of QAD’s Lean...

In today’s food and beverage landscape, staying ahead means more than launching the next great product. It’s about meeting evolving regulatory demands, adapting to supply chain disruptions, and leveraging data to drive efficiency. That’s why QAD users specially in the Food and Beverage (F&B) space should have IFT First on their radar. What is IFT First? IFT First (Institute of Food Technologists) isn’t just a product showcase. It’s where science,...

In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity and data protection are non-negotiable, especially for manufacturers and distributors relying on ERP systems like QAD. With sensitive financial, operational, and customer data at stake, protecting your QAD environment from cyber threats must be a top priority. Here are some best practices and built-in tools you can leverage to fortify your system and ensure business continuity. 1. Role-Based Access Controls QAD allows administrators to define...

Our experience is that one of the most underestimated and over overlooked challenges in ERP adoption is the human fear that comes with letting go of control. For many users, spreadsheets aren’t just tools—they’re security blankets. They represent familiarity, autonomy, and, in many cases, a quiet form of job protection. It isn’t the first concern users will acknowledge, but after probing about the reluctance to give up their spreadsheets, we often hear...

Maintaining accurate and auditable General Ledger (GL) balances is a critical part of financial reporting and compliance. AUX streamlines the reconciliation process through its GL Open Items functionality. GL Open Items enables users to perform account reconciliations directly within AUX, eliminating the need for external tracking tools.  What Is GL Open Items?  GL Open Items is a program that allows for detailed tracking of transactions within a GL account by...

Deductions are an inevitable part of managing Accounts Receivable. Whether due to pricing disputes, short shipments, or reasons unknown, customers may reduce the amount they remit and businesses must be prepared to address these scenarios efficiently. AUX provides tools to streamline the tracking, review, and resolution of Deductions. With Deduction Categories, companies can define the appropriate general ledger accounts for different types of write-offs and establish thresholds for automatic approval....

As we continue to work with companies who grow and are required to accomplish more with fewer resources, they inevitably run into the limits of the systems that got them started—especially when those systems are spreadsheets, whiteboards, paper logs, or homegrown Access tools. These tools often work well in the early days. They're flexible, fast, and built by people who know the business inside and out. But as their business...

In the world of ERP, “go live” is often viewed as the finish line, but for all organizations, it’s only the beginning. As day-to-day operations unfold, gaps, inefficiencies, and lingering questions often surface. And while major system overhauls grab attention, it's often the smaller, targeted improvements that yield the most immediate results.  At Logan Consulting, we’ve seen firsthand how focused workshops and short-term initiatives can drive meaningful change, especially in...

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, accuracy and efficiency in inventory costing are critical to informed decision-making and financial integrity. At Logan Consulting, we recently hosted a training session on one of QAD’s most powerful but often underutilized tools: the Periodic Costing component. This functionality allows businesses to automate and streamline FIFO and Weighted Average inventory valuation methods to eliminate time-consuming and error-prone manual calculations in Excel.  What Is the Periodic...

In today’s fast paced world, procurement in manufacturing and distribution has to be efficient.  Many companies, however, still rely on paper forms, email chains and spreadsheets.  While that might still work in our modern world, it comes with some serious downsides.  QAD’s Global Requisition System (GRS), when used with the new AUX WebUI, offers a better way.  You get an automated digital workflow that matches how your business operates.  Here...