Category: QAD Manufacturing

How to retain your 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. May be it's time to refresh the acquisition and retention strategies you use for talent development. In this three...

QAD Automated Solutions (QAD AS) assists manufacturers in enhancing their material handling efficiency by automating and digitizing the collection of material and production data. Additionally, it helps them generate labels that conform to manufacturer, supplier, and customer formats. Manufacturing companies face the challenge of effectively managing their material handling and warehousing operations. Mistakes in material handling can be expensive as they may disrupt meeting customer demands for timely deliveries, accurate...

Transitioning from QAD Enterprise Edition (EE) to QAD Adaptive User Experience (AUX) can seem like a daunting task. However, it is a worthwhile investment in your business's future. In this blog, we will cover some insights and tips to make the transition from QAD EE to QAD Adaptive UX as smooth and successful as possible. QAD AUX Overview Firstly, it's essential to understand that QAD Adaptive UX is a cloud-based...

In today's digital age, cybersecurity is a top priority for any organization. With QAD Adaptive UX, there is a secure and user-friendly solution to meet the needs of modern businesses. This blog will highlight the key features of user security in QAD AUX. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) One of the key features of QAD Adaptive UX is its multi-factor authentication (MFA) capability. This ensures that only authorized users can access the...

Lean Manufacturing, based on the methodologies of the Toyota Production System, is a unique business model that maximizes the on-time delivery of quality products while emphasizing the elimination of any non-value added activity (waste). With lean manufacturing you can empower your employees, continuously improve your products and eventually even help with eliminating waste in the environment. So how to make your company lean with QAD? QAD ERP has the ability...

QAD Inc. has announced their completion of one of the most comprehensive software validation processes in the world by obtaining Honda “Approved Software” status. Although QAD eCommerce has been  recognized by Honda before, this is the first time that their Cloud EDI solution has made it to the top of the ranks. In order to become “Honda Approved”, vendors must complete a challenging eight-step process to ensure that their capabilities comply...

Thinking about upgrade approaches for QAD EE? As most QAD users know, the upgrade to QAD’s Enterprise Application (QAD EE) from older versions of QAD’s ERP software is a significant undertaking. Prior upgrades over the last 20 years could largely be completed as technical exercises. Assuming that few customizations and business process changes. The underlying technical architecture of QAD SE from one version to another is mainly the same. With...

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 three mistakes Logan Consulting sees when companies make the upgrade to QAD EE. 1. Skipping the necessary (and sometimes unglamorous) step of cleaning master data - Master data is not just an IT issue...

ACH (Automated Clearing House) payments and remittances are a popular method of transferring money electronically between financial institutions. Setting up ACH payments and sending remittances in QAD is a simple process. Below you will learn how to set up ACH payments and send remittances in QAD: Step 1: Verify that ACH payments are supported in your QAD system. Before you can set up ACH payments, you must ensure that your...

Ever wish QAD had the ability to convert Planned Orders for purchased items directly to a Purchase Order without having to go through requisitions? With AUX, now you can.  In this blog we will cover how to use the new QAD AUX functionality: Firm Purchasing. The AUX Planned Orders view contains Firm Purchasing as an Action.  The following explains how you can convert planned orders to Purchase Orders. Pre-requisite Setup...