United States-based enterprise software and services provider QAD today announced that more than 450 life sciences manufacturing facilities globally use QAD ERP solutions. Using QAD assists these facilities in maintaining a high level of efficiency and flexibility in their operations. QAD has provided ERP solutions for manufacturing companies since 1979.
“Life science manufacturers, including medical device manufacturers, are dedicated to innovation, product quality and patient safety, but a tightening regulatory environment, increasing cost pressures and supply chain complexities are causing new challenges for our customers in those industries,” said QAD Managing Director-South Asia, Jan Biezepol. “Emerging global markets, quality initiatives, and increasing mergers and acquisitions activity add complexity for life sciences companies, and specifically for medical device manufacturers and distributors. ERP solutions from QAD delivers the adaptability, industry best practices and in-depth knowledge that manufacturers in the life sciences and medical device industries require.”
Production in the life sciences, the industry is growing and evolving. Health care consumers want the right medical solutions quickly and at a low cost. Moreover, customers are increasingly demanding variety, higher-quality, and flexibility in a company’s product portfolio. Poor customer experience can have repercussions not only for the success of the company but also in the lives of consumers.
Today, more than 450 life sciences manufacturing sites run QADERP solutions. QAD Life Sciences and Medical Device ERPincorporatesbest practices and processes developed through working closely with customers and active participation in leading industry groups. QAD Adaptive Applicationsincludes important functionality including web-based supplier communications, barcoding, release management, business process management, business intelligence, supply chain management, lean manufacturing and financials, among other capabilities. In addition, QAD Adaptive ERP includes hundreds of common life science industry KPIs and operational metrics to allow the customers to measure operational performance.
QAD Adaptive ERP headlines QAD’s QAD Adaptive Applications portfolio. QAD Adaptive Applications includes a strategic assortment of related solutions including QAD Supplier Portal, QAD Cloud EDI and QAD Automation Solutions, all of which integrate seamlessly with QAD Adaptive ERP. Whether a manufacturer needs supplier relationship management, eInvoicing, EDI, trade management, supply chain planning, demand planning, transportation execution or other enterprise solutions, QAD Adaptive Applications offers a proven set of solutions purpose-built for manufacturers and the changing requirements they face.