Registration / Vendor Fair Opens / Buffet Breakfast              

  
MANUFACTURING

FINANCIAL

TECHNICAL

SPONSOR
TRACK

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Unified Production Planning & Execution

BRENT SHOOLTZ
QAD, Inc.

Learn how QAD's new manufacturing capabilities, QAD Production Orders with Shop Floor Mobile, can help you simplify and synchronize your back office production planning with your shop floor material replenishment and production execution.

For QAD Version: Any
Level: Intermediatel/General

Revenue Recognition & Manufacturing Companies

PAT GRACE
QAD, Inc.    

With the advent of new accounting requirements ASC-606 / IFRS 15, the topic of revenue recognition has an increased focus. Join us for a presentation on what it means and see what QAD has done to help address this compliance issue in the 2017 Enterprise Edition release.

For QAD Version: EE
Level: Intermediatel/General

Walking Through a Database Health Check

MIKE FURGAL
Progress

In order for your QAD application to run well with no unplanned downtime, it needs some care and feeding. A common approach to this is to perform periodic database health checks. This session will walk through a QAD customers DB Health Check, showing the methodology for what was looked at, why is it important, and what recommended changes were suggested. At the end of this session, you will know what to look at in your environment and what to adjust to make QAD run flawlessly.

For QAD Version: Any
Level: Intermediatel/General

CYBERSCIENCE:
Cyberquery Case Study: U.S. Tsubaki

BOB ENGELMANN
U.S. Tsubaki

This session will offer an overview of how US Tsubaki uses Cyberquery to communicate throughout their organization. From sales reporting to display screens on the factory floor the tool's flexibility provides seamless views into the organization's activity.

For QAD Version: Any
Level: Intermediatel/General

  
         
MANUFACTURING

FINANCIAL

TECHNICAL

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TRACK

2:30 - 3:30 pm

EAM - Get On The Smart Plant Train!

NANCY MAJURE
QAD, Inc.

Come join us to explore the ways in which you can leverage your connected sensors and devices to take your Plant Maintenance to the next level. We will provide a super cool demonstration of using standard EAM functionality available today to get your organization headed toward the exciting future of Industry 4.0. Plus, just for kicks, we will throw in some new tips and tricks!

For QAD Version: Any
( Applicable to EAM v2016.1 and higher )
Level: Intermediatel/General

Procure to Pay (P2P) Process in QAD

SEAN BROWN
Somero Enterprises

ANDREW WEINSTEIN
ISS Group

MILIND AGTEY
Easy Access

ISS Group and Easy Access have formed a strategic alliance to deliver a ‘front to back’ solution to satisfy the requirements of the Procure to Pay (P2P) process - the process of purchasing material through payment of that material.

This session will provide:
* An overview of the activities that are part of the P2P process and the value our Clients have derived by automating the P2P Process

* How to use the P2P Portal to facilitate P2P Process transactions and communication between vendors/suppliers and the company

* A brief demonstration of the P2P Portal.

For QAD Version: Any
Level: Intermediatel/General

Be One Step Ahead When The Next Ransomware Attack Strikes

STEVE REESE
Premier Systems

The WannaCry ransomware outbreak shows how important it is that businesses take security seriously. When the next attack occurs—whether it’s a massive newsworthy attack or hits just a handful of businesses—you want to give yourself the best chances of stopping it in its tracks. The discussion will cover:

What defenses to put in place at each step of a malware or ransomware attack

How to prevent malware from reaching out and downloading the payload

What to do when an attack lands to limit the damage

How BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) can infiltrate your systems.

For QAD Version: Any
Level: Intermediatel/General

Simple & Accurate Data Collection With QAD Automation Solutions   

SUZY RENO
DANE BURDETTE
Strategic Information Group

QAD Automation Solutions is generating rave reviews within the user community and from organizations that provide IT insight. Let us share with you how companies have leveraged QAD Automation Solutions (and QAD Serialization) to improve operational visibility, control and accuracy from receiving, through the production floor, and on through the shipping dock. We’ll walk through a typical workflow as well as discuss how Automation Solutions can be personalized and extended to align with your own material control process.

For QAD Version: Any
Level: Intermediatel/General

  
MANUFACTURING

FINANCIAL

TECHNICAL

BUSINESS
 PROCESS

4:00 - 5:00 pm

Cycle Counting With QAD Metrics Using Inventory Desk Mobile

KIP BAIRD
CK Technologies

MARTIN COHEN
STEVE McHUGH
Broom Street Software

Broom Street Mobile Desk solution makes cycle counting easy with the Inventory Desk 6 APP on Android or Apple devices to utilize QAD cycle counting metrics.  The Inventory Desk 6 APP which is part of the Mobile Desk solution for all QAD systems allows you to utilize the initial cycle count with tolerances and still complete the recount cycle count to adjust your inventories in real time without reentering data.  Inventory Desk 6 APP provides the tools for real time metrics and data for analysis.

For QAD Version:
eB, eB2, EE/SE
Level: Intermediatel/General

QAD Enterprise Edition: General Ledger Features, Functions & Transactions

ANDREW VITULLO
Logan Consulting

This session will focus on key configuration requirements that support efficient closing cycles, USGAAP and IFRS transactions, and operational reporting for product line and market results. Configuration settings will focus on GL Accounts, Daybooks, GL Layers and SAFS. Reporting will focus on the configuration of master data and its impact on transactions.

For QAD Version: EE
Level: Intermediatel/General

Introducing YAB

MARK CLEVENGER
QAD, Inc.    

QAD's replacement for QDT and MFG/UTIL is named YAB (Your Application Builder).  YAB is customizable and is designed to be the only tool for administering a QAD EE installation. This session will present an overview of many of the features of the Installation and Administration Toolkit. 

For QAD Version:
EE 2016 and higher
Level: Intermediatel/General

What's New in the QAD Automotive Suite

TERRY ONICA
C. NIEUWSTRATEN
QAD, Inc.

Join us for a session as QAD experts highlight the new automotive offering and complete solution suite to address industry trends and critical requirements.

For QAD Version:
EE 2016 and higher
Level: Intermediatel/General

  
MANUFACTURING

CASE STUDY

TECHNICAL

BUSINESS
PROCESS

8:30 - 9:30 am

QAD Configurator: Functional Overview

  
ANDREW HALL
Logan Consulting
   
The session will present an overview of the QAD Configurator and its value and capabilities, including differentiation against Configured Products. It will then detail an implementation approach that includes capturing internal product knowledge and converting it to the standard QAD Configurator functions.
   
For QAD Version: Any
Level: Intermediatel/General

Using QAD Data to Measure On-Time Performance

TRIS HOPKINS
Carlisle Brake & Friction

ALEX KIM
32 Soft Inc.
   
On-time delivery is one of the key ingredients for customer satisfaction and loyalty. We’ll share how Carlisle Brake and Friction partnered with 32 Soft to build an online dashboard that uses real-time QAD data. The dashboard has enabled them to track and analyze delivery performance trends, drill to deeper detail levels to uncover buried problems, and react more quickly to missed shipments or shipment challenges.

For QAD Version: Any
Level: Intermediatel/General

Improve Your Quality of Life in Three Days

SCOTT DULECKI
Sungate Solutions

In the software world, Quality of Life (QOL) refers to how easy it is to use the software and get the results you want from it. And it’s amazing how seemingly little things can have a tremendous impact on your users’ happiness! In this session, Scott will show you a number of hidden and not-so-hidden QOL features in QAD that you can deploy in just a day or two.

For QAD Version: Any
Level: Intermediatel/General

EE Upgrade Panel

SPEAKERS TBD

A panel of implementation specialists and QAD customers will share their experiences and success stories involving recent upgrades to QAD Enterprise Edition.

For QAD Version: EE
Level: Intermediatel/General

  
MANUFACTURING

CASE STUDY

TECHNICAL

SPONSOR
TRACK

10:00 - 11:00 am

Developing an Internal ERP
Training Program

JACKIE DAS
Forté Project Management
   
ANDREW HALL
Logan Consulting

Are your ERP users in need of training, but unsure if the available training options will help them become more knowledgeable and efficient with their supporting ERP system? At this session you will learn how world class medical device company developed and implemented a company-wide ERP training program, which had a positive impact on the company's adoption of QAD modules across all business functions. Through training on the key ERP concepts and processes within the company, while at the same time emphasizing the importance of robust master data set up, Jackie led a system-neutral training program to demonstrate that if we use the system the way it is intended, we only need ONE business system in the company ... and that is QAD!

For QAD Version: SE/EE
Level: Intermediatel/General

Using Browse Collections in .Net UI

     
CHANDRA YERASI
IAC Group

STEVE WU
Roundview Technologies

When IAC built a consoli-
dated AR processing system on QAD 2016EE, it faced a challenge in providing a user interface using traditional QAD screen for data visibility and maintenance. QAD’s Browse Collection feature allowed us to build such user interface to satisfy the user requirements.

For QAD Version:
All versions that support
Net UI
Level: Intermediatel/General

4GL Code Performance Take 2: Profiling & Indexing

PAUL KOUFALIS
White Star Software

Is your idea of code performance review searching for WHOLE-INDEX in a compile-xref? If yes, then you need to attend this session. Learn about a whole universe of tools and techniques available to help diagnose and correct performance problems in your 4GL code. This session focuses on index selection and profiling code on production systems.

For QAD Version: Any
Level: Intermediatel/General

Outsourcing Your IT Help Desk: A Case Study on MQAD/MDBA

MIKE FURGAL
Progress

The QAD Help Desk does not need to be a full time job. At times it can be, however. Many times the support effort can be reduced by using experts that can optimize the process. The QAD environment has many components, including the QAD application, AppServers, WebSpeed, and the OpenEdge database. Add on additional QAD modules and layered products and it rapidly becomes something that is beyond one person's scope of experience. Come learn how the Progress Managed QAD and Managed Database offering have helped hundreds of customers with Help Desk needs.

For QAD Version: Any
Level: Intermediatel/General

  
MANUFACTURING

CASE STUDY

TECHNICAL

SPONSOR
TRACK

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Prototype Processing

   
DAVE DOYLE - QAD
   
This session will cover organizing and using applications to support Prototype Processing in QAD. Functions include, Discrete Sales Orders, Work Orders, Bills of Material and Routings, MRP, Costs and Scheduling.

For QAD Version: Any
Level: Intermediatel/General

QAD Automated Solutions Case Study

ADAM KACALA - QAD

Learn how can you optimize your shop floor operations based on the practical application of Automation Solutions features and capabilities at a Tier One Automotive Supplier.

For QAD Version: EE
Level: Intermediatel/General

Dude, Where's My Memory?

NECTAR DALOGLOU
White Star Software

Ever wonder where your free memory has gone? Has your OS ever lied to you about how much memory a particular process is consuming? And what is shared, virtual, swapped and anonymous memory? In this session, we will take a detailed look at how memory is being allocated and consumed by Progress and non-Progress processes, as well as other memory related pitfalls and how to avoid them.

For QAD Version: Any
Level: Intermediatel/General

"Our Global QAD Implementation Has Been Approved..."   

SRIKANTH SRINIVASAN
Thirdware Solution

...and now the clock begins to tick and the excitement and expectations not to mention the organization change management is upon the IT team. Learn how Thirdware maps and executes your plan and hear their formula for proven success. Over two decades of success and perhaps the only company to offer one global implementation team. Your "Job One Date" is recognized and protected, the budget is agreed to and remains unchanged, and most of all, the change is managed professionally, protecting your "QAD ERP Core Model". Success is assured. Come to this session to learn about the Thirdware formula, the force multiplier, for your Global QAD Implementation.

For QAD Version: Any
Level: Intermediatel/General