Tag: QAD

In the world of ERP, “go live” is often viewed as the finish line, but for all organizations, it’s only the beginning. As day-to-day operations unfold, gaps, inefficiencies, and lingering questions often surface. And while major system overhauls grab attention, it's often the smaller, targeted improvements that yield the most immediate results.  At Logan Consulting, we’ve seen firsthand how focused workshops and short-term initiatives can drive meaningful change, especially in...

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, accuracy and efficiency in inventory costing are critical to informed decision-making and financial integrity. At Logan Consulting, we recently hosted a training session on one of QAD’s most powerful but often underutilized tools: the Periodic Costing component. This functionality allows businesses to automate and streamline FIFO and Weighted Average inventory valuation methods to eliminate time-consuming and error-prone manual calculations in Excel.  What Is the Periodic...

In today’s fast paced world, procurement in manufacturing and distribution has to be efficient.  Many companies, however, still rely on paper forms, email chains and spreadsheets.  While that might still work in our modern world, it comes with some serious downsides.  QAD’s Global Requisition System (GRS), when used with the new AUX WebUI, offers a better way.  You get an automated digital workflow that matches how your business operates.  Here...

We consistently have heard from our clients who are in the midst of a transformational ERP or Business Process project is their biggest challenge isn’t always the technology—it’s people. More specifically, it’s helping experienced, skilled, and sometimes skeptical ERP users adopt new best practices and modernized processes. Many of the individuals driving day-to-day operations in manufacturing organizations have spent years, sometimes decades, perfecting their methods. So, when an ERP project...

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...

In any business, returns are inevitable—whether due to defects, customer dissatisfaction, or order errors. Managing these returns efficiently can make a significant difference in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. That’s where the RMA (Return Material Authorization) process in QAD comes into play.  What is an RMA?  RMA (Return Material Authorization) is a formal process used to manage the return of products from customers. It ensures that returns are tracked, validated,...

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...

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...