MRP uses daily operational changes to execute all kinds of modifications to elements in its regeneration process. Since your supply chain is in constant flux, you need to understand how MRP reacts to each of the changes, individually and in aggregate. In this webinar, Don Lindsey explains how everyday adjustments impact MRP and offer changes […]
CoorsTek is a global engineering ceramic leader with manufacturing, sales, and research facilities worldwide. They run four versions of QAD across the 20 sites that use QAD around the world. Bob Sendek, IT Director of the Global ERP, Manufacturing Execution, and Supply Chain Portfolio at CoorsTek, explained why they were looking for a solution to […]
Why MRP doesn’t always live up to its promise for many companies. Don Lindsey will explore the common reasons that MRP fails. From inadequate planning data and order dates to incorrect transaction processing to a faulty setup of modules, Don will show how these pitfalls impact MRP. Plus, he’ll review the basic needs of a […]
The inventory you have on-hand and on-order and the history of that activity in QAD is the basis of everything that you do to procure, build, sell, and create value for your customers and yourselves. Join us as we take a look at the basic aspects of Inventory Control in QAD. We’ll explore: Inventory transactions […]
Presented by Don Lindsey at Fall 2019 MWUG Conference. MRP has been the default planning tool for QAD and most ERP systems for more than 50 years. The new Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP) is getting lots of buzz these days. What is it? How can it help you better respond to the variations […]
Buyers know that quick and accurate processing of purchase orders is vital to smooth operations and happy customers. Discover a brilliantly simple tool that will have a positive effect on your entire supply chain and your customer satisfaction, increase your purchasing efficiency, save thousands of labor hours.
Don Lindsey takes an in-depth look at critical QAD data fields for MRP! He’ll guide you through the Item Master and Bill of Materials fields in QAD that impact MRP and explain their significance in the explosion process. If you are a Planner, Buyer, Engineer, Quality Control Specialist or anyone else using the data in […]
by Don Lindsey Balancing inventory is essential for your business. If you order too early, you’ll tie up cash and spend needlessly on storage of excess items. Order too late and you’ll face disappointed customers. Knowing your reorder point (ROP) is an important step in adequately managing your replenishment process. The ROP is the level of inventory […]
Successful Inventory Management is a real juggling act. Inventory managers try to meet conflicting needs and please factions from a variety of areas within the company. While financial managers are harping about keeping costs low and cash flow fluid, the warehouse wants to stockpile items to insure quick availability. The production team is looking to […]
QAD MRP already suggests what materials you need and when. This tool eliminates labor effort that you need to create large volume of purchase orders and notifying the suppliers. All done quickly and accurately from convenient Excel spreadsheet, which is “connected” to QAD in real time…
