Embedded manufacturing best practices to make your products extraordinary
When you have fantastic product designs, the ease of creating and executing balanced production schedules is a major advantage. QAD Adaptive ERP provides the processes and insights you need to make high-quality, on-time-in-full manufacturing automatic.
Request a DemoKey Benefits of Manufacturing
Unlock Operational Excellence
Zero out your overtime costs and burnout risk; focus operators on moving and making products
Optimize Production Scheduling
Reduce the scheduler’s effort by 75% while optimally aligning demand, supply, and capacity
Become Manufacturing Pros
Manage and produce repetitive high-volume and discrete high-mix goods under one roof and solution
Key Capabilities for Manufacturing Agility and Dominance
Engineering and BOM
Production Scheduling
Shop Floor Control
Traceability and Quality
Asset Management
Workforce Productivity
Comprehensive Bill of Materials and Routing Management
Manage everything from simple formulas to complex, multi-level bills of materials (BOMs) with controlled effectivity dates. Link component usage and backflush points with routing steps for operational clarity and accurate inventory. Define alternate BOMs and Routings to enable controlled agility.

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Automated and Flexible Alignment of Demand, Supply and Capacity
Take the stress out of production scheduling with rule-based automation that allows for exceptions. Master Planning and Scheduling Workbenches provide simultaneous visibility into plans, schedules, and all supporting data, enabling control and collaboration across production and materials planning.
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Intuitive & Efficient Shop Floor Operations
Enable material handlers and production operators to focus on moving and making by giving them the information they need on a device and interface built for them. Direct barcode data collection and production execution eliminate the stress of constantly monitoring third-party integrations.

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Robust and Versatile Traceability with Quality Measurement
Define, collect and enforce product traceability to the appropriate level for each part with options for floor stock, lot-controlled and individually serialized items. Satisfy basic to mid-level quality requirements with flexible attribute profiles, test methods, and lot control statuses.

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Native Enterprise Asset & Equipment Management
Operate plants more efficiently by keeping equipment running at the lowest cost with embedded Enterprise Asset Management (EAM). Integrate asset data with production for improved decision-making and optimal production line utilization. Unified purchasing approvals make MRO procurement simple.
Connected Workforce & Productivity Gains
Connect your frontline workforce by taking a new, collaborative approach to achieve significant results in productivity, engagement, and reduced turnover. Transform your operations quickly by empowering employees to see problems faster, capture tribal knowledge, and resolve issues together.
Key Capabilities for Manufacturing Agility and Dominance
Engineering and BOM
Comprehensive Bill of Materials and Routing Management
Manage everything from simple formulas to complex, multi-level bills of materials (BOMs) with controlled effectivity dates. Link component usage and backflush points with routing steps for operational clarity and accurate inventory. Define alternate BOMs and Routings to enable controlled agility.

- Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et
- dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip
- ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Production Scheduling
Automated and Flexible Alignment of Demand, Supply and Capacity
Take the stress out of production scheduling with rule-based automation that allows for exceptions. Master Planning and Scheduling Workbenches provide simultaneous visibility into plans, schedules, and all supporting data, enabling control and collaboration across production and materials planning.
- Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et
- dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip
- ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Shop Floor Control
Intuitive & Efficient Shop Floor Operations
Enable material handlers and production operators to focus on moving and making by giving them the information they need on a device and interface built for them. Direct barcode data collection and production execution eliminate the stress of constantly monitoring third-party integrations.

- Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et
- dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip
- ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Traceability and Quality
Robust and Versatile Traceability with Quality Measurement
Define, collect and enforce product traceability to the appropriate level for each part with options for floor stock, lot-controlled and individually serialized items. Satisfy basic to mid-level quality requirements with flexible attribute profiles, test methods, and lot control statuses.

- Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et
- dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip
- ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Asset Management
Native Enterprise Asset & Equipment Management
Operate plants more efficiently by keeping equipment running at the lowest cost with embedded Enterprise Asset Management (EAM). Integrate asset data with production for improved decision-making and optimal production line utilization. Unified purchasing approvals make MRO procurement simple.
Workforce Productivity
Connected Workforce & Productivity Gains
Connect your frontline workforce by taking a new, collaborative approach to achieve significant results in productivity, engagement, and reduced turnover. Transform your operations quickly by empowering employees to see problems faster, capture tribal knowledge, and resolve issues together.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does manufacturing ERP software help overcome common industry challenges?
In an environment where supply chain volatility is constant due to geopolitical events, natural disasters, and technological advancements affecting suppliers, customers, and competitors, QAD Adaptive ERP enables manufacturers to adapt to the unexpected. QAD’s manufacturing ERP software enables shifts in sourcing and production flexibility, balancing tariff-friendly geographies with proximity to demand, and supporting accurate, timely order planning and production scheduling.
What is the difference between ERP and manufacturing traceability software?
QAD Adaptive ERP includes robust manufacturing traceability capabilities as well as financials surrounding assets, inventory, labor, sales and purchasing. The manufacturing capabilities in QAD Adaptive ERP support strict traceability requirements in regulated verticals such as medical devices.
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