QAD has been named by Start magazine as one of the "Hottest Companies of 2005." For the third year in a row, Start editors have awarded QAD this distinction in recognition of the company`s reputation for - and commitment to - helping manufacturers compete in the global marketplace.
The "Hottest Companies of 2005" recognises technology suppliers that have developed innovative applications and products for the manufacturing industry. As manufacturers` challenges have evolved with the advent of globalisation, QAD has continued to develop the capabilities of its flagship QAD MFG/PRO software to help streamline operations, enhance supply chain collaboration, optimize production and support industry and government compliance. QAD`s latest version of MFG/PRO - the QAD Global Enterprise Edition -- now addresses multinationals` distributed computing requirements and supports service-oriented architecture that is rapidly gaining popularity.
Factors that played a part in QAD`s selection from among 100 nominations included its expansion to support the global and local needs of its customers. Already the largest provider of ERP solutions to the Chinese automotive sector, the company extended its worldwide operations to South Korea, Shanghai, and Detroit. QAD also continued to support definition of global technology standards and best practices for advanced manufacturing techniques, successfully demonstrating the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) Inventory Visibility & Interoperability (IV&I) protocol for exchanging inventory data regardless of the application of origin. And in a year when manufacturers worldwide were focused on compliance with government and industry regulations, QAD enhanced its solutions` security and data control capabilities.
"This is a great honor, as QAD celebrates 25 years of exclusive focus on manufacturers` enterprise operations," said Pamela Lopker, QAD president and chairman of the board. "The Start award marks QAD`s innovation and growth that come from deep insight into global manufacturing - and that insight comes from working closely with the real experts, our customers."
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QAD is a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturing companies. QAD applications provide critical functionality for managing manufacturing resources and operations within and beyond the enterprise, enabling global manufacturers to collaborate with their customers, suppliers and partners to make and deliver the right product, at the right cost and at the right time. Manufacturers of automotive, consumer products, electronics, food and beverage, industrial and medical products use QAD applications at approximately 5,300 licensed sites in more than 90 countries and in as many as 27 languages.
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