Process Improvement

Vanilla vs. Customized ERP? Or Something More Effective?

Watch Eric Kimberling’s discussion on one of the biggest questions asked in any software implementation—should you implement the standard, vanilla software or customize it to fit your organization’s needs? Which is the best path for you and your company? What are you trying to accomplish as an organization? Are you creating a competitive advantage or […]

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32 Soft Web Connect

This new web solution integrates your QAD ERP system with other web systems in real time!   If you are using a third-party external system to manage some of your processes, you need quick, efficient, and secure data flow between QAD and the external system. 32 Soft has a new web solution, Web Connect, that […]

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Cross-Company transactions now supported on our Journal Entry for QAD EE Data Loader

by András Farkas We are getting positive feedback from QAD EE users about our Journal Entry Data Loader, saying how using it makes managing the general ledger much easier and shortens their financial period end closing tasks. We’ve recently added cross-company transaction support to make this tool more powerful and helpful. If your business has […]

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Uncover Ways to Boost Productivity Before Investing in a New ERP System

This video from Eric Kimberling discusses the risks involved in migrating to a new ERP system or moving to the cloud version of your existing ERP system. He makes some great points that are important to consider.     Cloud-based ERP can cost customers more in the long run than on-premise deployment. There is a […]

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Data Loaders or Excelerator?

A Decision-Making Guide QAD’s Qxtend Excelerator and 32 Soft’s Data Loaders are both tools that allow you to use Excel-based templates for faster and easier QAD data management. While both process inbound and outbound QAD data, they are different in many ways. How do you decide which is best for your company? We hope this […]

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Educate Your Employees to Improve Your Business

Are your QAD users all at the same level of knowledge about your supply chain process? Do they understand how their role impacts your company’s overall success? Do they know what data goes where and why in QAD for effective, efficient, and error-free operations? Undoubtedly, there are different kinds of employees in your supply chain […]

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Yamaha Boat Companies Ride the Data Loader Wave

Yamaha has three boat companies running QAD: Yamaha Boats in Vonore, TN, Skeeter Boats in Kilgore, TX, and G3 Boats in Lebanon, MO. Each company has its own QAD database, all using version 2014 SE. There are approximately 250 QAD users in the three companies. Doug Williams, IT/QAD, explains that many of the transactions at […]

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Production Planner Enhancements Cut through the Chaos

by Olena Stepovyk Manufacturers are in flux these days. Production planners and schedulers are in the thick of it. Supply chain disruptions have hit hard, and manufacturers are employing strategies to mitigate their effects. Companies are increasing inventory levels and improving communications with customers and suppliers. They are adding warehouse space and scrambling to ensure […]

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6 Reasons to Check Out Our Production Planner

Haven’t looked into our Production Planner Data Loader? Now’s the time. With today’s supply chain challenges, effective production planning and scheduling are more critical for your company than ever. You need real-time visibility to crucial information to make solid, fact-based decisions in the current climate. Without it, you can’t maintain reasonable product costs or give […]

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A Purchasing Portal for Every ERP—Even No ERP!

Slow Approval Times? Purchasing Bottlenecks? Higher Costs? Frustrated Employees? Do you have any of these purchasing process predicaments? If you do, it can negatively impact your customers and your bottom line.  Experts say that these practices are what you need for a nimble and efficient requisition process. Electronic purchasing system with automated approval routing. Ability […]

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