Category: QAD Practice News

For many manufacturers, QAD becomes deeply embedded into daily operations. From production reporting and inventory transactions to purchasing, shipping, EDI, and financial close, QAD often serves as the operational backbone of the business. However, even well-implemented QAD environments can become less effective over time. As organizations grow, acquire new facilities, change supply chain models, introduce automation, or expand customer requirements, the processes originally designed during implementation may no longer align...

The Role of Internal Controls in QAD Finance Processes Strong internal controls are no longer optional. As organizations face increasing regulatory scrutiny, tighter audit requirements, and growing cybersecurity and fraud risks, having effective internal controls embedded into daily operations is essential. The right controls not only protect the business—but also improve accuracy, accountability, and confidence across the organization.  Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems play a critical role in enforcing internal...

The 2026 Midwest User Group Conference was held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare on April 19th-21st. Below are some of the key takeaways from the speaker events. QAD's New Leadership Is Listening — And Acting on It If you attended the QAD Midwest User Group Conference this week, you heard QAD President Amit Sharma deliver one of the more substantive keynotes we've seen from QAD leadership in recent memory. Having...

Implementation Is Only the Beginning   Many manufacturers view Kanban implementation in QAD ERP as a finish line, once cards are created, controls are set up, and signals are flowing, the job feels “done.” In reality, implementation is just the starting point. The real value of QAD Kanban is unlocked after go-live, when organizations actively manage, refine, and align Kanban with daily operations and business goals. Without ongoing attention, Kanban processes can quietly...

Getting Your ERP House in Order: How to Prepare QAD for Champions AI (For all QAD versions: Adaptive ERP, EE, SE, eB2) With the introduction of Champions AI, QAD has signaled a major shift toward AI-enabled decision-making and faster operational execution across manufacturing. The opportunity is real—but it is not automatic, and it is not evenly accessible across all environments. The message coming out of the Champions conference was clear:...

QAD Champions of Manufacturing Recap QAD | Redzone held its Champions of Manufacturing event in Dallas as it unveiled its QAD Adaptive ERP platform.  This platform builds upon their prior versions as QAD (and more specifically the new QAD Leadership brought in as of February of this year) paused its focus on the O3 Platform. At a strategic level, QAD is clearly repositioning itself. The company is moving from a...

The QAD Midwest User Group recently held its annual Fall Conference in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The keynote speaker was QAD’s CEO Sanjay Brahmawar who joined in March of this year. For those unable to attend, the event provided meaningful insights into QAD’s current direction. Since the last Spring Conference in Cleveland Ohio, QAD has seen significant executive and strategic shifts. It replaced virtually its entire Executive Management Team as well...

At a recent global partner network meeting held in Athens, Greece, QAD unveiled a major shift in its product strategy. The announcement came directly from newly appointed CEO Sanjay Brahmawar, who confirmed that QAD will pause its previously communicated plans to transition to the O3 platform. Instead, the company will prioritize a new initiative known as “Operation Bug Kill,” with an intensified focus on perfecting its Adaptive UX (AUX).  Rather...

As we progress through 2025, tariffs are taking center stage in global trade policy, reshaping supply chains, increasing operational costs, and altering the dynamics between some of the world’s largest economies. The United States has implemented sweeping new tariff measures, including a universal 10% import tariff (with exceptions for Canada and Mexico), steep country-specific duties such as a 145% tariff on goods from China, and a 25% levy on all...

As of January 1, 2025, Logan Consulting is proud to be an employee-owned firm. This milestone represents more than a structural change, it’s a reflection of who we are and how we serve our clients, particularly those we’ve partnered with through decades of QAD projects.  For over 30 years, Logan Consulting has worked closely with QAD and its user community to help manufacturers modernize systems, streamline operations, and drive meaningful...