More than four decades ago, QAD was formed to solve a manufacturing problem. In that time our footprint has grown, our suite of solutions has expanded and our vision has evolved. But the journey has always been about supporting the role of manufacturers and the importance of their place in the supply chain.
On any product roadmap, there are milestones. Some milestones are worth getting excited about.
QAD’s Next Milestone Release
Today, QAD is announcing QAD ERP O³ (pronounced oh-three), a milestone release of QAD Adaptive ERP to help manufacturers achieve operational excellence and drive world class productivity. This will be the first version of QAD ERP that is optimized for deployment in the public Cloud with AI capabilities embedded. The platform is based on the market leading capabilities that QAD ERP is known for.
The O³ refers to our focus on optimizing people, processes and systems. This is the foundation for the Adaptive Enterprise. ERP vendors traditionally focus on processes and systems (and that’s being generous). People are a critical component of driving operational excellence and workforce productivity. Systems should be designed to support processes which in turn support people. Lacking an explicit focus on people leads to suboptimal outcomes. QAD ERP O³ represents a major advancement that will make this the last ERP system you’ll ever need.
With QAD ERP O³, upgrades will become far easier, allowing you to stay current with the latest QAD innovations. The system adapts readily to your changing business needs through easy to configure extensions. Embedded AI capabilities deliver actionable insights to enhance decision making. QAD ERP O³ will provide the agility and intelligence needed in today’s constantly evolving environment.
Simpler Upgrades Keep You Current
A key benefit of QAD ERP O³ is dramatically simpler upgrades. Customizations often create barriers to upgrading. With QAD ERP O3, customizations are replaced by extensions. Extensions provide the configurability you need without locking you into a specific version. A single, robust integration platform serves all QAD Adaptive Applications. It enables easy access to an enormous ecosystem of enterprise solutions to work alongside QAD ERP O³. The integration platform makes integrations upgrade-friendly.
Performing Low-touch upgrades, enabled by the extensions and the integration platform, allow the solution to always be up-to-date. Being up-to-date removes the risks associated with security vulnerabilities that have been addressed in the latest version of the solution. It also offers seamless access to the best functionality QAD has available. Upgrading is accomplished with minimal IT effort, allowing your IT team to focus on other priorities key to your strategic initiatives. You are in control of the timing of your upgrades.
Adaptable Through Powerful, Unintrusive Extensibility
QAD ERP O³ will make it simple to adapt the system as your needs change, without coding. The extension framework lets you readily tailor the solution post-implementation through easy, reusable configurations. You get the fit you want today, along with the flexibility you need for the future.
AI-Enabled Intelligence
QAD ERP O³ incorporates AI capabilities to enhance decision making. Process Intelligence uses embedded AI to analyze how you actually execute processes versus their design. These insights optimize operational performance. The AI platform fuels advanced analytics and machine learning to gain intelligence from your data. QAD ERP O³ leverages AI to drive your business success.
Modern Experience Boosts Productivity
The entire QAD ERP O³ user experience will be web-based using responsive HTML5. This provides a consistent, intuitive experience across desktops, laptops and tablets. Streamlined navigation and embedded analytics boost efficiency. Task guidance accelerates user productivity. The modern interface makes work simpler.
Key benefits include:
- Radically simplified low-touch upgrades keep the system current
- Low-code extensions allow rapid adaptation
- AI-enabled intelligence provides actionable insights
- Intuitive web experience increases workforce productivity
- Industry best practices embedded in guided workflows
- Robust Integration platform enables third-party connections across all QAD products
- Cloud delivery reduces IT management needs
The Journey to QAD ERP O³
While the benefits are substantial, we know upgrades take planning. Our Elevate program provides prescriptive guidance tailored to your environment. We assess your customizations, data and processes. Then we work with you on the optimal path and timeline to maximize value. We’ve got your back through every step of the process.
QAD ERP O³ represents a significant step forward. We’re committed to making the transition seamless through our Elevate program. Please reach out to learn more about QAD ERP O³ and how we can start preparing your upgrade today. With QAD ERP O³, you can gain a people centric, adaptable, intelligent ERP system that evolves with your business.
