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....


Customer Consignment Using AUX

Posted on: May 21, 2024 | By: Meaghan Andrews | Uncategorized, QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process

Summary QAD provides out-of-the box functionality to manage Customer Consignment inventory that integrates all aspects of the process including shipping, tracking consigned inventory, usage reporting, and deferred billing until usage. This blog discusses the setups of the Customer Consignment module and subsequent transaction processing. Customer Consignment Setups The following setup is required when using the Customer Consignment Module: 1. Enable the module in the Inventory section of the Base Control...


Supplier Consignment in AUX

Posted on: May 21, 2024 | By: Meaghan Andrews | QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process

Summary QAD provides out-of-the-box functionality to manage Supplier Consignment inventory that integrates all aspects of the process including Purchase Orders, receiving, tracking consigned inventory, usage reporting, and deferred voucher and payment until usage. Supplier Consignment Setups The following setup is required when using the Supplier Consignment module: 1. Enable the module in the Inventory section of the Base Control function. 2. For each Supplier and Item combination that is under...


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 Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution, QAD Financials, QAD Practice News

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 Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution, QAD Financials

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...


Return To Vendor Process in AUX

Posted on: August 2, 2024 | By: Meaghan Andrews | QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution

The Return to Vendor (RTV) process occurs when a company wants to return materials back to the Supplier or Vendor they purchased them from. There can be several reasons why a company would want to return purchased materials such as damaged or defective material, the wrong material was shipped to them, or the supplier over shipped the quantity ordered. It is important that a process is in place to support...