Functionality Not in QAD WebUI

Posted on: October 19, 2023 | By: Meaghan Andrews | QAD Business Process, QAD Practice News

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...


Browse Capabilities

Posted on: October 4, 2023 | By: Meaghan Andrews | QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution

QAD offers the ability to customize a browse as well as other capabilities within the browse that optimize efficiency/convenience. In QAD, users can customize a browse to their liking to better optimize the system for their specific needs. By customizing a browse, the user can quickly view the data they need in rows and columns. Additionally, the user can hide columns that do not serve their purpose and even favorite...


How to Justify Your QAD Upgrade

Posted on: September 1, 2023 | By: Meaghan Andrews | QAD Financials, QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution

You have done your research, know your facts and have made the decision to upgrade to QAD EE. QAD EE is an integrated suite of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions designed to streamline and optimize various business processes, including manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and more. An upgrade to QAD EE involves migrating to a newer version of the software that brings forth enhanced features, improved functionality, and increased performance. However,...


QAD Digital Supply Chain

Posted on: June 28, 2023 | By: Meaghan Andrews | QAD Manufacturing, QAD Distribution

In today’s world, the increasing globalization of trade coupled with the increasing complexity of products and services and increasing consumer demand has created complex supply chains. As organizations look to increase revenues and expand product portfolios, they’re also experiencing the complexity and risk associated with supply chains. These complex supply chains are difficult for organizations to balance and require accurate supply chain planning. Many organizations fail to overcome the challenges...


Screen Design in QAD AUX

Posted on: June 15, 2023 | By: Emily Aro | QAD Business Process

The QAD Web UI offers views in which you can interact with system resources. Views that combine forms and browses are called hybrid views (or hybrid browses). Many views in the system are hybrid views, while some views consist of standalone browses, standalone forms, or other types of screens, such as the report viewer. A hybrid view typically includes a toolbar along the top, a browse displaying a list of...


Building a Strong Foundation for Effective EDI: Key Steps for Seamless Data Exchange

Posted on: June 13, 2023 | By: Emily Aro | Uncategorized, QAD Manufacturing

In this blog, we highlight the key steps for seamless data exchange. Below, you will learn more about building a strong foundation for effective EDI: 1. Strong Base for EDI: Ensure that the company's computer infrastructure, including hardware, software, and network, is capable of supporting EDI. This means having reliable and efficient computer systems, good internet connectivity, and enough capacity to handle the increased data volume that comes with EDI....


Navigating FDA Validation: Ensuring ERP Compliance for Medical Device Companies

Posted on: June 13, 2023 | By: Emily Aro | QAD Manufacturing

Here are five potential concerns a medical device company may have in regard to FDA validation in relation to their ERP system and ensuring ERP compliance for medical device companies. 1. Lack of Adequate Documentation: One of the most significant concerns for FDA validation is the lack of adequate documentation. The FDA requires extensive documentation of all system changes and updates, including documentation of all tests performed, to demonstrate that...


How QAD’s Adaptive ERP Can Enhance Success

Posted on: May 31, 2023 | By: Emily Aro | QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution

When it comes to upgrading to any new ERP software it's important to ensure that it can do more than just get the job done. Sure, this is a crucial part of any ERP integration, however what's even more important is the user experience and how friendly the software is for your everyday projects. QAD realizes this, and with the development of their Adaptive ERP, QAD is reinventing the way...


ERP Talent Development & Training

Posted on: May 8, 2023 | By: Emily Aro | QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution

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, maybe it's time to refresh the acquisition and retention strategies you use for talent development. In this blog, we will...


QAD EE Upgrade Approaches

Posted on: May 8, 2023 | By: Emily Aro | QAD Financials, QAD Manufacturing, QAD Business Process, QAD Distribution

QAD EE Upgrade Approaches Thinking about upgrade approaches for QAD EE? As most QAD users know, the upgrade to QAD’s Enterprise Applications Enterprise Edition (QAD EE) from older versions of QAD’s ERP software could be a significant undertaking. Prior upgrades over the last 20 years could largely be completed as technical exercises, assuming that few customizations and business processes change. The underlying technical architecture of QAD SE from one version...