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QAD Optimizes and Harmonizes Operations with Key Product Enhancements

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

“With the 2024 Spring Product Launch, QAD introduces significant enhancements to assist manufacturers in overcoming these challenges.”

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  • “With the 2024 Spring Product Launch, QAD introduces significant enhancements to assist manufacturers in overcoming these challenges.”
    QAD introduces Packaged Shop Floor Solutions, which integrates QAD ERP, QAD Production Execution and QAD Redzone Connected Workforce.
  • QAD Process Intelligence, seamlessly integrated with QAD ERP, leverages AI to analyze existing processes and identify areas for enhancement.
  • The 2024 Spring Product Launch offers a preview of the upcoming QAD Integration Platform, aimed at streamlining data exchange and connectivity across operations.
  • Advancements in AI extend to QAD Global Trade and Transportation Execution (GTTE), with the introduction of the QAD GTTE Product Classification solution.

D-Wave Bolsters Executive Leadership Team for Rapid Growth and Strategic Execution

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Monday, March 18, 2024

D-Wave has also promoted Dr. Trevor Lanting to Chief Development Officer to lead its product innovation roadmap, spanning D-Wave’s full stack of quantum computing hardware and software solutions.

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  • D-Wave has also promoted Dr. Trevor Lanting to Chief Development Officer to lead its product innovation roadmap, spanning D-Wave’s full stack of quantum computing hardware and software solutions.
  • His expertise in devising innovative GTM strategies for optimization applications will help D-Wave effectively capitalize on the industry transition to the operational use of quantum computing.
  • In his new role as Chief Development Officer, Dr. Trevor Lanting's responsibilities now include D-Wave's product roadmap and initiatives to advance the science of quantum computing.
  • "This is a watershed moment as enterprise customers are starting to move quantum applications into production," said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave.

Summit Partners Announces Promotions and Additions to Global Investment Team

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Summit Partners, a leading alternative investment firm, today announced the promotion of three professionals and the addition of one new Principal across the firm’s global offices.

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  • Summit Partners, a leading alternative investment firm, today announced the promotion of three professionals and the addition of one new Principal across the firm’s global offices.
  • “We are very pleased to recognize the performance of these three colleagues with well-earned promotions,” said Peter Chung , Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Summit Partners.
  • Prior to Summit, Hanyin worked on the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Group at UBS Investment Bank.
  • Prior to Summit, Cody was a partner at Lever & Dial, an investment and advisory firm dedicated to helping growth companies scale with world-class marketing.

QAD to Highlight Its Global Trade Compliance Solutions at the 2024 ICPA Annual Conference

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Monday, March 11, 2024

The 2024 ICPA annual conference is the premier event for anyone involved in Import/Export Compliance or Operations, Supply Chain Compliance or Security, Internal Controls or Government Relations.

Key Points: 
  • The 2024 ICPA annual conference is the premier event for anyone involved in Import/Export Compliance or Operations, Supply Chain Compliance or Security, Internal Controls or Government Relations.
  • 2024 ICPA annual conference attendees are invited to stop by QAD’s booths 119 and 121 to learn more about QAD’s full suite of ERP and WMS agnostic global trade and transportation execution solutions.
  • “I can confidently say that our integrated global trade and transportation execution solutions are remarkable,” said Roy Arguelles, Vice President of Supply Chain Sales at QAD.
  • It’s not just smart business—it’s visionary.”
    QAD’s Global Trade Compliance solutions and services provide the capabilities to maintain an efficient and agile trade compliance program for any type of shipment.

QAD’s Stephen Dombroski Wins 2024 'Pros to Know' Lifetime Achievement Award

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Friday, March 8, 2024

The Lifetime Achievement category recognizes seasoned executives who have made outstanding contributions to the supply chain and whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage the supply chain for competitive advantage.

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  • The Lifetime Achievement category recognizes seasoned executives who have made outstanding contributions to the supply chain and whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage the supply chain for competitive advantage.
  • Dombroski interacts with all areas of QAD and is a liaison between the company’s Food and Beverage and Consumer Package Goods (CPG) industries.
  • “New this year, we broke the award down into four distinct categories: Top Warehousing Stars; Top Procurement Stars; Rising Stars; and Lifetime Achievement.
  • A full listing of the 2024 Pros to Know Award winners can be found here .

QAD Revolutionizes Business Transformation and Operations with Launch of Industrial Transformation Platform

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The Industrial Transformation Platform, also known as the O³ Platform, represents a significant leap forward in QAD's commitment to providing more than just enterprise software.

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  • The Industrial Transformation Platform, also known as the O³ Platform, represents a significant leap forward in QAD's commitment to providing more than just enterprise software.
  • Our Industrial Transformation Platform is designed to help companies do exactly that,” said QAD Chief Executive Officer Anton Chilton.
  • Our Industrial Transformation Platform addresses these issues, guiding businesses through not only immediate transformation needs but also in becoming an Adaptive Enterprise to meet tomorrow's challenges,” added Chilton.
  • "The Industrial Transformation Platform was born out of the recognition that systems alone are not enough to optimize an enterprise.

QAD to Showcase its Adaptive Solutions at the 2024 NAATBatt Annual Meeting and Conference

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

QAD Inc. , a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud, announced its participation as an exhibitor and official sponsor at NAATBatt’s Annual Meeting and Conference.

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  • QAD Inc. , a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud, announced its participation as an exhibitor and official sponsor at NAATBatt’s Annual Meeting and Conference.
  • The 2024 NAATBatt Annual Meeting and Conference is the top industry networking and market intelligence gathering in North America.
  • The 2024 Annual Meeting marks the first time QAD will have an exhibit in the NAATBatt exhibition hall.
  • Where: Omni La Costa Resort - Carlsbad, CA
    Registration: To register to attend the 2024 NAATBatt Annual Meeting and Conference, click here .

QAD Announces the Next Release of Digital Supply Chain Planning (DSCP)

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

QAD Inc. , a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud, has announced a significant new release of QAD Digital Supply Chain Planning (DSCP) , designed to drive supply chain value and enable customers to manage fluctuating costs and macro-economic factors.

Key Points: 
  • QAD Inc. , a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud, has announced a significant new release of QAD Digital Supply Chain Planning (DSCP) , designed to drive supply chain value and enable customers to manage fluctuating costs and macro-economic factors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231213654099/en/
    Planner Homepage for QAD Digital Supply Chain Planning (DSCP) (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Supply chain visibility remains crucial in 2023 to ensure efficiency, customer satisfaction, risk management, cost reduction, and compliance,” said Carter Lloyds, Chief Marketing & Product Officer at QAD.
  • QAD DSCP is a functionally-rich, digital supply chain planning solution that helps global companies operate effectively.
  • QAD DSCP provides an end-to-end solution with specific capabilities for demand planning, inventory optimization, supply planning, manufacturing planning, financial planning, sales & operations planning (S&OP) and integrated business planning (IBP).

QAD Supplier Relationship Management Software Recognized as One of Spend Matters’ 2023 “50 Providers to Watch” for the Fifth Year in a Row

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

QAD Inc. , a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud, announced that Spend Matters has recognized QAD Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) software in its annual “ 50 Providers to Watch ” list for the fifth year in a row.

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  • QAD Inc. , a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud, announced that Spend Matters has recognized QAD Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) software in its annual “ 50 Providers to Watch ” list for the fifth year in a row.
  • For the past 10 years, Spend Matters’ “50 Providers to Watch” list has recognized fast-rising companies in the procurement and supply chain market.
  • The list features up-and-comers: solution providers who continue to grow and develop innovative products propelling the market forward.
  • QAD Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) , formerly Allocation Network, is an integral building block to strengthen supply chains to withstand challenges and disruptions.

American Vanguard Hires Chief Transformation Officer

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Monday, December 4, 2023

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) announces that it has hired Don Gualdoni to the newly-created position of Chief Transformation Officer.

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  • American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) announces that it has hired Don Gualdoni to the newly-created position of Chief Transformation Officer.
  • Mr. Gualdoni brings to this assignment over 25 years’ experience in various leadership roles during which he has led several large, complex transformation projects.
  • He joins us most recently from Teradata (a San Diego-based software company) and was formerly with McKinsey & Company.
  • Chairman and CEO, Eric G. Wintemute stated, “We are excited to welcome Don on board as our first CTO.