Distribution and Logistics Overview
The effective forecasting, planning and management of materials and their movements to points of use, is a critical element to supply chains and ultimately, the global economy.
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The Distribution and Logistics Adaptive Enterprise
Business planning, global trade, logistics and supply chain operations must be supported by composable and adaptable processes based on collective intelligence, visibility and responsiveness.
Driving Business Impact for Distribution and Logistics
Adaptable to evolving business models around the planning and execution of product distribution and transportation logistics
Bottom-line profitability boosts through business process efficiencies
Global support of complex volumes of inventory, warehouse and shipping business activities
Maximized investment via future-proof cloud-based technology stack
Composable offerings for both vertical integration and compatibility with best of breed functions



Driving Business Impact for Distribution and Logistics
- Adaptable to evolving business models around the planning and execution of product distribution and transportation logistics
- Bottom-line profitability boosts through business process efficiencies
- Global support of complex volumes of inventory, warehouse and shipping business activities
- Maximized investment via future-proof cloud-based technology stack
- Composable offerings for both vertical integration and compatibility with best of breed functions


QAD Technology Proof Points for Distribution and Logistics
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TVH Parts
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Distribution / Shipping
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Banking and Finance
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Aftermarket Shipping
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JJA
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Healthcare Procure-to-Pay
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Spare Parts Cash Flow
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Rainbow Resource Center
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Solution Capabilities and Best Practices for Distribution and Logistics
Next generation digital supply chain planning
Material and production planning delivers instant visibility and intuitive decision support, greater agility and meeting the challenges of complex modern supply chains.
Learn MoreDriving responsive distribution planning
Reduce logistics costs; Maximize resource utilization; Improve customer satisfaction; Reduce obsolescence and waste
Learn MoreAccelerate your business sustainability and governance
Systemic approaches to eliminate waste and manage risk across the manufacturing / supply chain enterprise
Learn MoreProfitable planning for aftermarket and spare parts
Driving process intelligence through AI
Leading-edge data / process mining with industry best practices to enable radical and actionable business transparency
Learn MoreInternational Trade Compliance
Industry-leading global trade compliance streamlines import, export and transportation operations
Learn MoreDrive profitability utilizing Foreign-Trade Zones
Strategic management of global transportation
Optimize transportation execution
Cut transportation costs via supply chain performance and improved process efficiency and flexibility
Learn MoreGain carrier independence
Automatically switch between modes, carriers and service levels to meet the delivery deadline at the lowest possible cost
Learn MoreBoost relationships with suppliers
Align with evolving commercial business models
Enabling mixed-mode commercial business models with a powerful and scalable e-commerce solution for B2B and B2C
Learn MoreNext generation digital supply chain planning
Material and production planning delivers instant visibility and intuitive decision support, greater agility and meeting the challenges of complex modern supply chains.
Driving responsive distribution planning
Reduce logistics costs; Maximize resource utilization; Improve customer satisfaction; Reduce obsolescence and waste
Accelerate your business sustainability and governance
Systemic approaches to eliminate waste and manage risk across the manufacturing / supply chain enterprise
Profitable planning for aftermarket and spare parts
Forecasting and planning for high-margin servicing of distribution demand scenarios
Driving process intelligence through AI
Leading-edge data / process mining with industry best practices to enable radical and actionable business transparency
International Trade Compliance
Industry-leading global trade compliance streamlines import, export and transportation operations
Drive profitability utilizing Foreign-Trade Zones
Reduce duties on manufactured goods, import fees and duties on production yield losses
Strategic management of global transportation
Strategic management of global transportation
Optimize transportation execution
Cut transportation costs via supply chain performance and improved process efficiency and flexibility
Gain carrier independence
Automatically switch between modes, carriers and service levels to meet the delivery deadline at the lowest possible cost
Boost relationships with suppliers
Reduce cost of goods sold, lower procurement costs
Align with evolving commercial business models
Enabling mixed-mode commercial business models with a powerful and scalable e-commerce solution for B2B and B2C
Adapting to a Spectrum of Distribution and Logistics Providers
Industrial Distribution
Industrial Distribution
Industrial distributors require planning and operational solutions to manage the complexity of supplier networks, extensive inventories and the evolving business models of modern commerce.
Learn MoreBanking and Finance
Banking and Finance
Banking, finance and other critical service providers face daily challenges in the business operations and critical execution of global transportation of controlled documents and parcels.
Learn MoreeCommerce Storefronts
eCommerce Storefronts
Industrial B2B enterprises are continually challenged by their customers’ demands for greater capability in terms of ecommerce transactions with access to product in consumer-like processes.
Learn MoreLogistics Providers
Logistics Providers
Logistics providers require global trade and transportation solutions allowing them to serve demanding customers while protecting margins.
Learn MoreAdapting to a Spectrum of Distribution and Logistics Providers
Industrial Distribution
Industrial distributors require planning and operational solutions to manage the complexity of supplier networks, extensive inventories and the evolving business models of modern commerce.
Learn MoreBanking and Finance
Banking, finance and other critical service providers face daily challenges in the business operations and critical execution of global transportation of controlled documents and parcels.
Learn MoreeCommerce Storefronts
Industrial B2B enterprises are continually challenged by their customers’ demands for greater capability in terms of ecommerce transactions with access to product in consumer-like processes.
Learn MoreLogistics Providers
Logistics providers require global trade and transportation solutions allowing them to serve demanding customers while protecting margins.
Learn More