QAD Customers in China Are Successful in the U.S. Auto Parts Market
The article China’s Strategy in the U.S. Car Market: Make Parts First appeared in the Wall Street Journal recently. Not only did the story about how Chinese manufacturers are making a difference in...
View ArticleLearn Comvita’s Secret to Stable Business Growth
Who is Comvita? Comvita Limited (Comvita), headquartered in New Zealand, is an international company specializing in natural health and skin care products — primarily premium-grade New Zealand Manuka...
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Your Body’s ERP System
Often when talking with people I just met I will focus on their occupation because I’m truly fascinated by the different occupational paths people take. And with any reciprocal conversation, after I...
View ArticleWhat Makes an Outstanding UX
Defining a Good User Experience When you think of programs or apps that you use on a daily basis, which are the ones that you truly enjoy? Let’s be honest, we all have to use various programs for work...
View ArticleRegister for Explore 2016 in Chicago!
QAD Explore 2016 Registration is Open! Explore 2016 is May 2-5, and it’s time to start planning your trip. The first step is to register for the conference. If you register before April 1st, you save...
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Appreciating the Evolution of ERP
If you’re reading this blog, you should have a good understanding of what ERP is. If you don’t, get a refresher here. Now that we’re all on the same page, let me provide some context of the evolution...
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Business Interruption: A What-If Scenario
Here’s a hypothetical situation for you to consider: imagine a tier 2 supplier that machines a certain part used in every single major automotive brand (also called original equipment manufacturer...
View ArticleKendra Scott is Using Cloud ERP to Expand Her Business
Who is Kendra Scott? Based in Austin, Texas, Kendra Scott Jewelry Design has been in business since 2002. They design and manufacture jewelry that is distributed in over a thousand stores and...
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Quality, Customer Service, and the Cloud are Key to Haigh’s Success
Who is Haigh’s Haigh’s is a manufacturer of high-end chocolates, and they have been in business for over 100 years. What makes Haigh’s stand out is their focus on customer service as well as their use...
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Explore Keynote Announced!
Explore Keynote: Jim Carroll to Discuss the Future of Manufacturing Jim CarrollKeynote Speaker We are thrilled to announce that Jim Carroll will be delivering this year’s Explore keynote address on...
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Quality Management Systems Improve Business
When Saft found themselves competing in a marketplace with exacting and varying client and industry standards, along with a large list of certifications to maintain, they decided it was time to...
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Attend A Manufacturing Day Event
Manufacturing Day will be here before you know it. It not only reminds us of the amazing products produced in factories around the world, but it also highlights the many jobs available. This very...
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A Relationship of Trust and Reliability with QAD ERP
Metalsa, a privately held Mexico-based automotive components manufacturer founded in 1956, is no stranger to QAD ERP. We’ve been working together for nearly two decades to help Metalsa grow their...
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Why I Love My QAD Career
I’m Corinna, and my QAD career began nearly two years ago. I’m an account manager, helping customers in Germany expand their businesses. With some of the big players out there, you may think that...
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Increase Your Operational Efficiency with a Six-Week ERP Upgrade
When Second Sight Medical Products was founded, they were mostly concerned with how to develop their new technology to restore sight. Afterall, that is a huge and very commendable undertaking. As...
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How Brexit Could Affect The Automobile Industry
It’s becoming clear that Brexit doesn’t just mean the UK is breaking away from the European Union. It comes with far greater consequences than voters previously anticipated. Analysts predict that it...
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Have A Happy Manufacturing Day 2016!
Manufacturing Day is tomorrow, and with over 2,500 events happening to celebrate, we hope you’ll find some time to check one out. There’s bound to be one near you, so visit Manufacturing Day’s website...
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Save The Date For Explore 2017 In Detroit!
It’s time to mark your calendar for QAD Explore 2017 — May 8-11 — in Detroit! We’ll be packing this event full of useful information that you can take home and share with your colleagues so you too...
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Inventory Management Helps Lasko Manage Mother Nature’s Unpredictability
Who is Lasko? Lasko Products, Inc. is the North American market leader in the manufacturing and distribution of electric fans and ceramic heaters. For over 100 years, they’ve been building home...
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The Pros and Cons of Implementing Six Sigma
Motorola’s new business strategy of adopting Six Sigma was received with mixed reactions back in 1986. While some saw it as a revolutionary strategy that would significantly improve efficiency, others...
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