Category: QAD Practice News

The QAD Midwest User Group recently held its annual Spring Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, amid a time of considerable change at QAD. For those unable to attend, the event provided meaningful insights into QAD’s current direction—and the mindset of its most experienced customers. Since the last Fall Conference in Grand Rapids, QAD has seen significant executive and strategic shifts. Over the past month, the company has replaced its CEO and...

As businesses continue their digital transformation, understanding and customizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like QAD is essential.  Understanding QAD Customization  QAD has evolved through multiple user interfaces, from the character-based CHUI to the .NET UI and now to the web-based AUX WebUI. With this transition, customization approaches have also shifted, offering new opportunities and challenges.  Customizations primarily occur during the design, development, validation, and testing phases. Key tasks include...

The QAD Transform Americas Conference, held from November 4 to 6, 2024, at Chicago's Fairmont Millennium Park Hotel, brought together manufacturing and supply chain leaders from across the Americas. This event provided a platform for industry professionals to engage in thought leadership, networking, and education, focusing on the necessity of transformation in today's dynamic business environment. It was QAD’s first conference in the USA since the COVID-19 pandemic.     ...

This recap of the recent QAD Midwest User Group Conference is brought to you by David Kwo. Dive into the latest developments and discussions shaping the QAD ecosystem's future here: MWUG Recap This past September 16th and 17th, the semi-annual QAD Midwest User Group Conference was held in Grand Rapids, MI. Attendance was down from the Spring Conference in Milwaukee, partly attributed to QAD users opting to attend QAD’s Transform America...

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”)...

In this blog, we explore QAD's changing landscape, focusing on cloud modernization and O3 adoption, illuminating both excitement and nuanced concerns. The move towards cloud modernization and the adoption of O3 ushers in a significant step forward towards future-ready ERP solutions. While this journey is promising, we want to provide a holistic perspective, acknowledging both the promise and the complexities that define this era of ERP evolution. Whether you are...

Earlier this fall, QAD announced that it is releasing a new ERP solution under the name O3 (oh-three). Their stated goal is to provide a solution that is “easier to implement, use, upgrade, on-board new employees, and administer.” This blog will cover information on the QAD announcement of the O3 ERP release as well as some of the new features.      What’s New and Different? One of the fundamental...

Though QAD is actively adding functionality to the WebUI, it is important to note that there are still functions that are only available in the .NET UI. This blog highlights a number of these functions, though do not consider this to be an exhaustive list. Master Scheduling / Production Scheduling Workbenches Though some of the features of the workbenches, such as component availability checks, are available as Views in the...

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...