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HOTEL INFORMATION
For overnight accommodations, please contact the Hyatt Regency directly and reference the QAD Midwest User Group conference to secure your room at the discounted conference rate of $134/night (sgl/dbl). Phone: (414) 276-1234 | RESERVE YOUR ROOM ONLINE Be sure to make your sleeping room reservation before the cut-off date of April 1st. After that date, rooms in the MWUG block will be released for general sale and may not be available to conference attendees. QAD PLATINUM TRACK
Back by popular demand! QAD's Platinum Track will span over two days – offering private meetings with the QAD Executive Team, followed by a Platinum Dinner on Monday @ 7pm. Please contact Carolyn Arndt at cfa@qad.com for details. |
5:00pm Vendor Fair Set-Up / Registration Opens
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5:30pm
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PRE-CONFERENCE BONUS SESSION
10 Tips to Improve MRP Performance SCOTT DULECKI - Autokiniton MRP drives the manufacturing process, but is that a Sunday drive through the countryside or a stop-and-go horn-blaring rush hour? There are a number of choices that you make when running MRP that determine whether you’ll be smiling or swearing as MRP runs. In this session, Scott will cover what you can do to reduce the stress and challenge of running MRP. |
8:00 am Registration / Vendor Fair Opens / Buffet Breakfast
9:00 am Welcome & Program Overview / Sponsor Introductions
9:00 am Welcome & Program Overview / Sponsor Introductions
WELCOME KEYNOTE ADDRESS: QAD ERP O³: A Technical Perspective
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10:00am
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TONY WINTER
Chief Technical Officer QAD, Inc. |
QAD's CTO, Tony Winter, will take center stage to share exciting updates on the QAD ERP O³ release, offering a sneak peek at the revolutionary Integration Platform that promises to enhance capabilities for both customers and the partner ecosystem. Additionally, he will spotlight example customer journeys to ERP O³, highlighting the advantages and transformative potential of adopting this cutting-edge platform.
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11:00 am
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11:30 am
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BUSINESS PROCESS
Factory Physics DON LINDSEY - 32 Soft Inc. KHOA TO - Systemize Partners Factory Physics uses science and mathematics to help managers understand the principles of their manufacturing system and the relationships between cycle time, WIP, and the flow of their company’s production. Factory Physics was formalized by Wallace J. Hopp, Ph.D. and Mark L. Spearman, Ph.D. in their book published in January 1996. Understanding these relationships and principles allows managers to design more efficient and effective systems. Don Lindsey and Khoa To team up to give a broad understanding of how Factory Physics can help drive innovation, improve profitability and sustainability goals, achieve better results with less cost, and improve customer service levels. |
CUSTOMER SUCCESS
Harnessing the Potential of Extensions with Insights GUY NORMANDEAU - Deerfield Imaging LONIE ERLICH - Strategic Information Group Join us as we explore building extensions in QAD and their importance in your journey to QAD O3. Guy Normandeau, Business Analyst for Deerfield Imaging, will share their successful experience in extending their QAD system using AUX and previous versions. Some innovative extensions include storing detailed product information outside of the validated environment, new CRM functionality for authorizing call activity, and an elegant extension for creating service orders and generating transactions in QAD. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Deerfield's experiences, discover the power of QAD extensions, and how they can shape your journey to O3. |
QUALITY TRACK
Quantifying the Business Value of EQMS DAVE RENDEL Strategic Information Group Implementing a comprehensive Quality Management System such as eQMS is a smart objective that will bring about significant benefits, such as a rapid return on investment (ROI) and more efficient business processes throughout the organization. QMS software also bridges gaps that could potentially lead to quality issues in the future while also providing manufacturers with a transparent record of their product lifecycle. In this presentation, we will explore different modules within the QAD eQMS platform and examine how specific customers have successfully implemented it. We'll also demonstrate how eQMS can bring measurable value to your company and mitigate the risk of operational problems becoming significant setbacks. We will show various modules in QAD eQMS, how particular customers are using it and how this system can provide value to your company. |
SPONSOR TRACK
How to Leverage Change Data Capture in Your Applications STEVE HARMELIN - Progress Capturing data changes within your application as they occur is very useful for security, auditing and reporting functionality. This session will take a deep dive into what CDC is and how you can set it up and implement it within your environment. There will be discussion of the various levels of CDC as well as examples of creating CDC capabilities from start to finish. We will also discuss how CDC is implemented within the Pro2 replication product. |
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12:30 pm
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LUNCHEON / Vendor Introductions
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2:00 pm
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BUSINESS PROCESS
Control and Collaboration Across the Production/Materials Planning Space CINDY WALKER Strategic Information Group The QAD Master Scheduling Workbench (MSW) and Production Scheduling Automation allow you to plan and schedule resources effectively for a master schedule. Join us as we demonstrate the power of AUX production scheduling automation and learn how CoorsTek uses this in conjunction with MSW. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the power of Production Scheduling Automation and MSW/PSW to increase production efficiency. |
CUSTOMER SUCCESS
QAD Big Data: Better BI and Exploring AI DAVE SALMON – Decostar DANIEL DIMM – Adaptivity This case study will highlight the benefits and uses of QAD ERP and EAM production data to drive your business intelligence, third party integrations, and explore the capabilities of Microsoft Copilot artificial intelligence tools. |
QUALITY TRACK
Delivering on the Promise of Sustainability TERRY ONICA - QAD, Inc. CATHY FISHER - Quistem, LLC ALEXIS SCIPIO - Thrive Point This session will offer a practical, cross-functional approach to identifying existing operational sustainability practices within your supply chain activities and leveraging these to demonstrate your organization’s commitment to sustainability requiring minimal additional resource commitment. In addition, we will demonstrate how organizations can leverage the 24 Essential Supply Chain processes along with technology to simultaneously meet ESG (environmental, social, governance) goals, and boost profitability. |
SPONSOR TRACK
Cyberquery Case Study TOM OLDHAM - Cyberscience JOE McMAHON - AmSafe Aviation How do I transition from QAD SE to QAD EE from a reporting perspective and how do I simplify my reporting from two different QAD databases and versions? Joe McMahon of AmSafe Aviation Restraints will explain how Cyberquery came to the rescue and also discuss the expansive usage and advantages of Cyberquery along with Cyberquery for Spreadsheets. Upgrading to QAD EE and then reporting from two disparate systems is quite the challenge. Discover how it can be accomplished with only Cyberquery technology. Also learn real life usage of Launchpad Web Reporting and creative reporting using Cyberquery for Spreadsheets. Tom Oldham will also provide commentary on how Cyberquery Consulting stepped in to help at a crucial time and present upcoming features for Cyberquery. |
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3:00 pm
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3:30 pm
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BUSINESS PROCESS
QAD PE Shopfloor Live JON SMITH - Lacks Enterprises This session will explain the journey of implementing PE Shopfloor an Automotive Tier 1 business with 20 plus facilities combining data from EE, AS and QMS into a common frontend solution. We will detail various integration steps for areas including production reporting, barcode labeling, packaging, QMS, AS, machine interfaces and more. |
CUSTOMER SUCCESS
Procure to Pay and Supplier Onboarding Solutions for QAD Users ANDREW WEINSTEIN - ISS Group HELENA PARKER - Detroit Chassis Operating streamlined Procure to Pay Solutions results in labor and material savings, in addition to providing the tools necessary for growth without increasing costs. Come learn how QAD User Detroit Chassis has streamlined their Procure to Pay processes and is generating a significant ROI by implementing the ISS Group iPurchase™ and iVoucher™ Solutions, and hear how Detroit Chassis plans to utilize a new Supplier Onboarding Solution to improve compliance and fraud prevention. A demonstration of both the ISSG iPurchase™ and Supplier Onboarding Solution(s) will be provided. |
QUALITY TRACK
AIAG APQP 3rd Edition and Control Plan First Edition: What it Means to You and Your Supply Chain BRIAN BROOKS - QAD, Inc. CATHY FISHER - Quistem, LLC On March 1, the AIAG is releasing an update to the APQP reference manual (3rd edition) and broke out and created a Control Plan reference manual (1st edition). This session will highlight what these changes mean to QAD customers and we will share how QAD is investing to help customers comply with these standards. |
SPONSOR TRACK
EDI Solution Selection MICHAEL MINA - Logan Consulting New to EDI? Don’t know where to start? Or are you currently processing EDI and need to scale your solution to meet the demands of your business? Let us help guide you to your next step. In this session we will cover topics to help you think about your business case, organizational structure, future growth, as well as desired architecture that will best suit your business’s EDI needs. |
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4:30 pm
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NETWORKING RECEPTION / Visit the Exhibits
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Reception sponsored by: |
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7:30 am Vendor Fair Opens / Buffet Breakfast
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8:30 am
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TECHNICAL
Process Maps: Your Turn-by-Turn Directions to Consistent Business Process Execution CARLOS COLMENARES - Sungate Solutions We have gotten used to follow turn-by-turn instructions when navigating traffic, both in our hometown and when discovering new places. QAD's Process Maps are designed to guide your users - new and experienced - through the necessary steps to execute your business processes in a timely and consistent manner. In this presentation Carlos will discuss why, how, and when to use process maps to improve your operations. |
CUSTOMER SUCCESS
QAD Implementation Project Success Story: PPG Aerospace SHELTON KING - Logan Consulting CLARK REXRODE | RYAN LUTTON PPG Aerospace Join us for this case study of how the PPG Aerospace – Wallingford, CT facility transitioned from their multiple legacy systems to QAD EE 2022. From Scoping & Planning through Launch and Post-Launch support this 10-month effort included a collaborative effort between PPG IT, supporting resources from other PPG Aerospace sites, PPG Shared Services, external consultants, the local core team, and corporate DMO. During this Case Study we will review the successes, challenges, lessons learned, and KPI success measurements that will help you understand what is necessary to navigate your own implementation and upgrade opportunities for your organization. |
QUALITY TRACK
EQMS Implementation Methodology LUKE FOGARTY - Adaptivity, Inc. This session will review EQMS AdminTools, Functionality and Custom Report Writing Capabilities |
SPONSOR TRACK
Unlocking Frontline Excellence: The Power of QAD & Redzone BRAD BALES | MATT CRABTREE JON LANE - QAD Redzone WIL HENRY - Jel Sert Discover the pivotal role QAD Redzone can play within your factory, extending beyond frontline operational management. Explore Redzone's transformative impact on plant culture and productivity. Most importantly, delve into how this solution is tailored to empower you as a QAD customer. Gain insights into integrations and future product enhancements, making the deployment of both systems in your plant an undeniable advantage. Finally, hear from Will Henry, IT Director at JelSert. Being both a QAD & Redzone customer, JelSert leveraged the two systems to achieve new heights in their business as a whole. |
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9:30 am
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Break / Visit The Exhibits
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10:00 am
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TECHNICAL
Securing the Production Line: Cybersecurity in Manufacturing NECTAR DALOGLOU | MIKE FURGAL OmegaServe PETER TSEMPELIS Nivo 5 This presentation will explore the importance of implementing robust cybersecurity measures in manufacturing processes. It will explain the cybersecurity discipline as a holistic approach, the areas it encompasses, and highlight the potential risks and the shadow IT. It will also provide strategies for securing production lines from cyber threats. |
CUSTOMER SUCCESS
QAD Cloud ERP ABBAS HIRKANI - YASH Technologies ANURAG JOSHI - Clarios LLC In this session, we will share our experiences on how YASH manages the business requirements of Clarios and the value add QAD Cloud offers. We will also discuss as to how the new enhancements in QAD are managed while upgrading to higher QAD versions and how the applications (legacy and EE) are integrated with various Third Pary applications by optimizing QAD Cloud. |
QUALITY TRACK
QAD EQMS Product Roadmap Discussion BRIAN BROOKS - QAD, Inc. In this session, Brian Brooks, QAD EQMS Product Manager will give a brief introduction to QAD EQMS capabilities to help level-set novice or interested parties interested in learning more and then he will discuss his vision and current future of the QAD EQMS investments. The later portion of this session will be interactive to allow audience members to share their challenges and provide feedback on the roadmap. If you are interested in improving your QMS or learning about where QAD is headed in this space, this is a must-see session. |
SPONSOR TRACK
Complementary Tools and Partners for all Your QAD Financial Needs AMANDA GOODSON Strategic Information Group Do your financial processes or your system have you feeling like you’re swimming and swimming, trying to get off a deserted island, just to find yourself washed right back up on shore? Well, you don’t have to stay marooned on that island anymore. Strategic and our partners have life jackets and rescue boats ready to pull you from the crashing waves with an assortment of financial tools that will improve financial efficiency, automate financial processes, and mitigate risk. Whether you are a Financial Executive or you need to bring some solutions back to one, this session is for you! |
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11:00 am
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Break / Visit The Exhibits
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11:15 am
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SPONSOR TRACK
Gain Visibility into Spend with QAD's Recommended AP Automation Solution STEPHEN ROSENTHAL - PICS DocLib HEIDI HOPPES - Magna Learn how to automate AP in QAD without any custom programming or QAD customizations Better visualize the entire AP process Manage the AP process by exception and leverage the expertise of your team on value added work in AP. |
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12:30pm
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Closing Luncheon / Conference Wrap-Up / Prize Drawings
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SPEAKERS & SESSIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.