Tag: QAD

In an increasingly digital world, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) remains the backbone of B2B communication, especially in manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics. With the emergence of QAD O3, the next-generation cloud ERP from QAD Inc., the future of EDI integrations is undergoing a significant transformation. QAD O3 not only streamlines core ERP functionalities, but also opens new possibilities for smarter, faster, and more scalable EDI implementations.  EDI’s Enduring Value in...

In today’s competitive market, organizations are constantly searching for ways to strengthen profitability while maintaining efficiency. One often-overlooked driver of financial performance is the impact of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) on EBITDA. While EBITDA is a standard measure of a company’s operational performance, EDI is a tool that directly influences cost control, revenue recognition, and scalability—all of which flow into EBITDA. Understanding EBITDA and EDI EBITDA is a financial metric...

In today’s digital landscape, businesses are increasingly turning to SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) providers to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance collaboration with partners. One critical component of modern business communication is Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), which facilitates the electronic exchange of documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and shipping notices. When leveraging SaaS providers for EDI, businesses have several options to consider, each with its own set of advantages and challenges. ...

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has long been the backbone of B2B transactions, streamlining the exchange of documents such as invoices, purchase orders, and shipping notices. However, with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the traditional EDI landscape is evolving rapidly. AI-driven automation is poised to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making in EDI systems. While this integration offers significant benefits, it also introduces new challenges. In this blog, we explore the...

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...

This is the final blog in a four-part series of blogs that will discuss QAD Kanban. In the first blog we discussed an overview of Kanban in QAD highlighting benefits and use cases, in the second we discussed the set up needed to implement Kanban, and in the third we discussed system execution and transactions related to using Kanban.   In this blog we will finish the series managing the...

Every year, millions of people prepare an elaborate Thanksgiving dinner; hours of planning, shopping, chopping, roasting, stirring. The table is set, the turkey is golden, the sides are perfect…and then imagine everyone getting up and leaving before taking a single bite.  Ridiculous, right?  Yet this is exactly what happens in organizations that invest heavily in new systems, processes, or technologies but neglect Change Management. They prepare the “feast”, the software selection, the implementation,...

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...

1. A Focus on Business Impact, Not Just Technical Delivery While offshore firms often bring strong technical expertise and competitive pricing, they tend to emphasize execution—the “how”—over business impact—the “why.” Their teams may excel at coding, configuration, or support, but not necessarily at understanding the broader business processes those systems are meant to improve.  U.S.-based companies, on the other hand, typically blend technical skill with strategic insight. They understand how...

This is the second in a four-part series of blogs that will discuss QAD Kanban. In the first blog we discussed an overview of Kanban in QAD, highlighting benefits and use cases. In this blog, and the remainder of the series, we will discuss the system set up needed to implement Kanban, the system execution and transactions related to using Kanban, and finish the series with managing the Kanban processes...