What's Happening?
QAD has formed a strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to assist mid-market manufacturers in modernizing their operations and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) at an enterprise scale. This collaboration leverages QAD's manufacturing platform and TCS's global manufacturing expertise to provide a scalable solution that avoids the high costs and disruptions typically associated with traditional ERP systems. The partnership aims to facilitate a smooth transition for manufacturers from pilot projects to full-scale enterprise implementation, minimizing the need for extensive internal resources and avoiding the pitfalls of large-scale system overhauls.
Why It's Important?
This partnership is significant as it addresses a critical need for mid-market
manufacturers who are often constrained by legacy ERP systems that are costly and complex to upgrade. By offering a streamlined path to modernization, QAD and TCS are enabling these manufacturers to adopt AI technologies more efficiently, which can lead to improved operational efficiency and competitiveness. The ability to deploy AI without the traditional burdens of ERP systems can result in faster innovation cycles and reduced execution risks, providing a competitive edge in the manufacturing sector.
What's Next?
The partnership will focus on creating a 'migration factory' that accelerates cloud modernization and ERP transitions at scale. This approach is designed to help manufacturers move away from rigid, high-cost legacy environments without resorting to risky, all-at-once system overhauls. As the partnership progresses, it is expected to attract more manufacturers looking for cost-effective and efficient ways to modernize their operations and integrate AI solutions.
