10 Questions to Ask Your QAD Implementation Partner

Posted on: August 15, 2024 | By: Meaghan Andrews | QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution, QAD Financials

Logan Consulting has been a QAD alliances partner for over 30 years, but is not a reseller. A distinction must be made between the two when choosing a partner. A reseller in many instances is tied to the software publisher, not only in a partnership, but also in a quota driven model. An alliance partner has no such quota and it has allowed us to align more strategically with the...


Adjusting Views in AUX

Posted on: June 25, 2024 | By: Meaghan Andrews | QAD Financials, QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution

This is the first in a series of four blogs about customizing business objects in AUX. This first blog provides information about adjusting views in AUX. QAD’s Adaptive UX has many ways for companies and users to personalize their experience. AUX allows companies and users to create their own views of screens to prioritize information that they are often referencing. These views allow for rearranging column order, and filtering on...


Reality Check on the QAD Upgrade Journey

Posted on: June 27, 2024 | By: Guy Logan | QAD Financials, QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution

Upgrading to the latest QAD version is an exciting milestone for any company. The new QAD features promise to make everyday tasks easier and more efficient, with an intuitive interface and real-time analytics that provide valuable insights at a glance, allowing teams to focus on driving innovation and growth. This upgrade is more than just a software update; it's a step towards a more streamlined, dynamic, and competitive business landscape....


Supply Chain Management

Posted on: February 13, 2024 | By: Meaghan Andrews | QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution

Efficient supply chain management is crucial for businesses seeking to stay competitive in today's dynamic market. Companies across all industries are constantly searching for tools and solutions that can optimize their supply chain processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency. One such solution gaining prominence is QAD, a leading provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. In this blog, we will explore how QAD's offerings can streamline supply chain management...


QAD’s SEUG Conference: Key Takeaways and Insights

Posted on: October 30, 2024 | By: Guy Logan | QAD Financials, QAD Practice News, QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution

The Southeastern User Group Conference(SEUG) wrapped up in this October, leaving attendees with valuable insights and fresh perspectives. In this blog, Logan Consulting highlights some key takeaways from the event. Let’s dive in together! Exploring Innovations and Networking at the QAD Southeast User Group Introduction In today’s dynamic business environment, staying updated on the latest ERP trends is essential for industry professionals. The recent QAD Southeast User Group Conference (“SEUG”)...


Top QAD Distribution Styles

Posted on: October 22, 2024 | By: Guy Logan | QAD Financials, QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution

QAD provides a comprehensive suite of tools to manage distribution processes within an organization, offering solutions for Sales Orders (SO) Shipping, Distribution Orders (DOs), Enterprise Material Transfers (EMTs), and Inter-site Inventory Transfers. In this blog, we discuss each distribution style and how they can help with logistics and operations. Sales Orders (SOs) Sales Orders facilitate the process of fulfilling customer requests by streamlining order creation, tracking, and shipment. One significant...


QAD Cash Application: Payment / Remittance Automation

Posted on: October 9, 2024 | By: Guy Logan | QAD Financials, QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution

More commonly than not, applying cash has been a manual and tedious process. It can be extremely taxing for the finance department to accomplish this each month and stay on top of it. It is often a process that is consistently behind in getting the data into the system. In this blog we will identify two options that are now available in the more recent versions of QAD EE /AUX....


5 Best Ways for Businesses to Avoid Costly Change Orders in ERP Projects

Posted on: September 5, 2024 | By: Guy Logan | QAD Financials, QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution

For any business, unexpected change orders during ERP implementations can lead to budget overruns, delayed timelines, and operational disruptions. Avoiding these surprises starts well before the project even begins. Here are five proven strategies to avoid costly change orders and ensure smoother ERP project execution: 1. Thorough Review of the Statement of Work (SOW) During Sales and Pre-Sales A well-structured ERP project begins with a comprehensive Statement of Work (SOW)....


Batch Job Set Up

Posted on: August 30, 2024 | By: Meaghan Andrews | QAD Financials, QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution

In this blog, we discuss batch job set up and the benefits it can provide. Batch jobs in QAD refer to automated tasks or processes that run in the background without user intervention. They perform a series of predefined actions based on a schedule or specific triggers. These tasks can include generating reports, processing data, updating records, and more. The primary advantages of batch jobs include: Efficiency: Automating routine tasks...


Understanding Distribution Orders in QAD Enterprise Edition (EE)

Posted on: August 29, 2024 | By: Page Wildridge | QAD Distribution

Distribution Orders (DOs) play a crucial role in the effective management of inventory and logistics within QAD Enterprise Edition (EE). For companies operating within a global supply chain, DOs offer a streamlined approach to managing the movement of goods between various sites or locations, ensuring that products are available where they are needed, when they are needed. In this blog, we’ll delve into the fundamentals of Distribution Orders in QAD...