Industry Best Practices
Manufacturers have distinct business processes that differentiate them in the market, while at the same time, adhering to industry-specific requirements, mandated regulations and standards. It’s the job of the ERP to embed and deliver industry best practices to meet those needs. Manufacturers are best served by ERP systems that combine industry best practices with the agility to rapidly adapt them to meet changing business challenges.
Integrated Global Compliance
Industry-specific Process Maps
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QAD Adaptive ERP embeds industry best practices focused on the unique needs of 24 specific segments within six manufacturing industries. These best practices have been developed through QAD’s deep industry expertise and active involvement with industry standards organizations. This insight results in the latest industry best practices in our products and services, driving faster implementations and greater fit out-of-the-box.
Manufacturing Best Practices Integrated for Global Compliance and Quality Standards
QAD's strategy of focusing on manufacturing industry verticals helps ensure QAD solutions are best-fit for target industries. Active participation in the industry ecosystems helps QAD stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices, resulting in integrated industry best practices conforming to the specific requirements of the applicable industry segment.
Best Practices for Manufacturing
- Lean Manufacturing
- Initiate Preventive Maintenance
- Enable Automation
- Implement a Quality Management System
- Track Global Trade Compliance and Environmental Standards
- Maintain a Current Operational Restart Checklist
A manufacturing methodology based on a Japanese approach to examining business processes, identifying what truly adds value and eliminating non-value activities. Companies have the freedom to define their own Lean journeys and identify the waste found in nearly every business to minimize defects, reduce overproduction, limit wasted motion, optimize inventory levels and eliminate many other inefficiencies.
Become proactive with a comprehensive asset maintenance program. Effectively schedule maintenance for each piece of equipment to reduce downtime and prevent more extensive and costly breakdowns.
Incorporation of robotics and process automation on the plant floor streamlines processes, minimizes human error and reduces overall production costs.
Adapting to change is essential for manufacturing companies. Implementing and using a quality management system allows for greater consistency in production to reduce mistakes and improve customer satisfaction.
Environmental sustainability and global trade compliance has become increasingly important. Manufacturers must comply with global and local regulations, and failure to comply can result in penalties and legal hurdles. Manufacturers utilize ERP and automation software to improve traceability, reduce manually intensive efforts, increase transparency across the entire supply chain and ensure compliance with global trade and environmental standards.
Manufacturers see increasing business disruption whether it’s from protests or strikes, government regulations, turbulent weather, pandemics or other occurrences. Maintaining an up-to-date restart checklist helps companies overcome risks when operations require a restart.
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