Tag: QAD

This is the second blog in a series of four blogs about customizing business objects in AUX. This blog provides information about pulling forward User Defined Fields in AUX. QAD’s Adaptive UX offers many customizable options to meet the needs of any business. One way is offering User Defined Fields (UDFs) which are predefined fields in the database tables that are not used in QAD business logic. This means that...

QAD EE .NET and AUX uses Customer Payment Statuses to manage the progress of payments received through the system. There are multiple ways to configure payment statuses, depending on your organization’s requirements. At the most basic level, a single Customer Payment status of “Paid” can be setup. All new payments will default to this status, and customer payments received will hit your bank GL account immediately (Debit Bank account, Credit...

QAD EE .NET and AUX allow for the use of an Excel load for cash receipts via Bank File Integration. This offers numerous benefits that streamline the cash receipt process. Excel templates can be created with built-in formulas that reference remittance files provided by customers. Additionally, these templates can be designed to automatically calculate deductions and discounts where applicable. Utilizing such a template can significantly decrease errors associated with manual...

In the world of modern business, efficient and streamlined processes are essential to stay competitive. One crucial aspect of this is managing the movement of inventory and creation of shipping documents. This is where QAD’s Shipping Groups capabilities come into play, allowing organizations to simplify their logistics and inventory management while optimizing their operations. This blog will cover more information about QAD's Shipping Groups setup and functionality. QAD’s Shipping Groups...

Logan Consulting recently took a manufacturing client live on QAD’s Adaptive ERP using the AUX interface. An extremely large component of this implementation was the use of the QAD Configurator. This client is a manufacturer of custom conveyor belts and pulleys. Over 95% of all orders are custom and require rules-based configuration, often through extremely complex engineering models. Through the QAD Configurator, this client is now able to process orders...

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...

What is Automation Solutions? QAD Automation Solutions offers a paperless, directed-user experience that requires minimal end-user scan/data entries. The transactions typically do not offer the complete range of functionalities found in their desktop-back-office .NET or AUX equivalents in order to prioritize simplicity. QAD Automation Solutions is geared to make the manufacturing, production, and shipment of products easier. The software is designed to work on handheld scanners with real time data...

QAD’s Adaptive ERP has functionality to define a list of values for specific fields. This functionality is known as Generalized Codes. Generalized Codes allow the user to specify a certain database field and then assign a list of valid values that can be used for that field. Although not all fields allow for this functionality, most key reportable master data fields do. For example, the Item Master field known as...

In the fast-paced world of business, staying ahead of the curve requires continuous adaptation and optimization. For businesses relying on ERP and specifically QAD solutions, a thorough understanding of their current operational state is crucial. A Current State Assessment (CSA) is the evaluation of an organization's existing processes, workflows, and pain points. It is a beneficial tool in optimizing efficiency. In this blog post, we dive into the key benefits...

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...