QAD Unveils Complimentary Process Intelligence “Proof of Capability” Offer at 2025 Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
As global supply chains continue to face a new era of complexity, digital disruption, and demand volatility, QAD Inc. is positioning itself at the forefront of smart transformation. The cloud-based enterprise software leader announced a unique opportunity for attendees at this year’s Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2025, taking place May 5–7 in Orlando, Florida. Each day of the symposium, QAD will select one participating company to receive a complimentary Process Intelligence “Proof of Capability”—a hands-on, data-driven experience using QAD Process Intelligence to analyze real-world supply chain and manufacturing data.
This initiative is not just a promotional gesture—it represents QAD’s broader mission of accelerating digital transformation within manufacturing and supply chain organizations. The offer enables businesses to engage directly with QAD’s cutting-edge analytics platform, uncover hidden inefficiencies, and identify strategic opportunities for operational improvement, all with minimal upfront investment of time or resources.
Our Proof of Capability program allows prospects to witness firsthand how QAD Process Intelligence can transform their operations,” said Luc Janssen, Senior Vice President of Product Management at QAD. “By analyzing their data within a live QAD Process Intelligence environment, we provide actionable insights and demonstrate the potential for significant return on investment.”
A Closer Look at the Proof of Capability Experience
The QAD Process Intelligence Proof of Capability is designed as a low-touch, high-impact demonstration of what process mining and real-time analytics can achieve when tailored to an enterprise’s unique data and operational structure. Each selected company will engage in a structured process that begins with a 1-2 hour discovery session, during which QAD specialists learn about the company’s operational priorities, pain points, and current challenges in areas such as warehousing, distribution, or inventory management.
From there, QAD engineers and consultants build a custom instance of the Process Intelligence platform, incorporating the company’s actual operational data. Within a 2–3 week timeframe, the company receives a comprehensive demonstration that includes:
- A visualization of key process flows.
- Identification of process inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
- Root cause analysis of major operational issues.
- Benchmarking against industry best practices.
- Recommendations for improvement.
- ROI modeling based on data-driven scenarios.
The results are presented live in an interactive session, enabling companies to ask questions, explore scenarios, and understand how even small improvements in key areas could drive significant financial and operational gains.
Focus Areas: Warehouse/DC and Inventory Optimization
As part of the initiative, each eligible company can choose to explore one of two optimization tracks, both of which reflect common yet critical areas where QAD Process Intelligence has delivered measurable value for clients globally:
1. Warehouse / Distribution Center Optimization
Warehouse and distribution center (DC) operations are central to supply chain performance. However, these environments often suffer from inefficiencies such as:
- Delayed order processing
- Misaligned resource allocation
- Bottlenecks in fulfillment workflows
- Redundant or manual handling tasks
QAD Process Intelligence enables warehouse and DC managers to gain visibility into these inefficiencies in real time. By analyzing event data from warehouse management systems (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and transportation management systems (TMS), QAD can help uncover hidden delays, identify high-variance activities, and recommend workflow adjustments that improve speed, accuracy, and throughput.
2. Inventory Optimization
Inventory management remains one of the most complex balancing acts in manufacturing and supply chain operations. Holding too much inventory leads to excessive carrying costs, obsolescence, and write-offs, while too little can result in stockouts, production halts, and unhappy customers.
QAD’s Inventory Optimization focus helps companies:
- Eliminate obsolete or slow-moving inventory.
- Improve demand planning accuracy.
- Minimize working capital tied up in inventory.
- Increase overall supply chain agility and responsiveness.
Using time-series data, sales forecasts, and transactional records, QAD Process Intelligence offers insights into inventory trends, safety stock accuracy, and SKU-level performance. These findings form the basis of strategic decisions that drive not only cost savings but also greater customer satisfaction.
We’re committed to delivering rapid value to our prospects,” Janssen emphasized. “This program allows them to experience the benefits of QAD Process Intelligence with minimal investment of their time and resources.”
Bridging Data and Decisions in Supply Chain Management
What sets QAD Process Intelligence apart from traditional business intelligence tools is its process mining capabilities—a discipline that automatically reconstructs and analyzes actual business processes from system event logs. Rather than relying on manual reports or static dashboards, process mining visualizes how work flows through a company in reality, not just in theory.
This capability is increasingly crucial in today’s hyper-dynamic supply chain environment, where manual assumptions and outdated KPIs can no longer keep pace with the speed of change. QAD’s solution not only maps workflows but also overlays them with performance data, delays, resource usage, and compliance metrics, creating a real-time view of operational health.
These insights can then feed into improvement initiatives such as:
- Lean manufacturing programs
- Six Sigma and continuous improvement efforts
- Digital transformation roadmaps
- Supply chain resilience planning
By bridging the gap between data and decision-making, QAD helps manufacturers move from reactive firefighting to proactive optimization.
Why the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo Matters
The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo is widely recognized as the premier global event for supply chain leaders, bringing together chief supply chain officers (CSCOs), senior executives, and solution providers from every corner of the industry. This year’s theme, “Future-Focused. Value-Driven,” emphasizes strategic thinking, innovation, and digitalization as key drivers for supply chain success in 2025 and beyond.
Across the three-day event, attendees will engage in keynote sessions, breakout tracks, and live solution demos focused on emerging technologies such as AI, digital twins, autonomous supply chains, ESG compliance, and advanced planning.
QAD’s presence at the symposium—and the launch of its Proof of Capability program—reinforces its commitment to helping supply chain organizations become Adaptive Enterprises: organizations that are built to respond, recover, and reimagine in the face of constant change.
Enabling the Adaptive Enterprise
QAD’s mission to enable Adaptive Enterprises is more than a slogan—it’s embedded into the design of its entire product suite. From its roots in enterprise resource planning (ERP) to its latest advances in process intelligence, digital supply chain planning (DSCP), global trade and transportation execution (GTTE), and enterprise quality management systems (EQMS), QAD delivers tightly integrated solutions that empower companies to:
- Sense and respond to market disruptions faster.
- Continuously improve based on real-time insights.
- Seamlessly scale operations across regions, product lines, and business units.
Founded in Santa Barbara, California, QAD serves thousands of clients in 84 countries, spanning industries such as automotive, life sciences, consumer goods, food and beverage, high tech, and industrial manufacturing. The company’s focus on the manufacturing and supply chain sector allows it to tailor its solutions to the unique challenges of complex, asset-intensive, and highly regulated environments.
A Long-Term Commitment to Innovation
The Proof of Capability program is the latest in a series of initiatives that demonstrate QAD’s commitment to innovation and customer empowerment. Over the past decade, QAD has expanded its cloud offerings, enhanced AI capabilities, and built a robust partner ecosystem that includes technology leaders, system integrators, and research institutions.
Moreover, QAD’s dedication to rapid deployment and user enablement ensures that clients see tangible results quickly—often within weeks of implementation.
In today’s economy, time-to-value is everything,” Janssen noted. “That’s why we’re proud to offer a program that not only shows what’s possible but also delivers insights companies can act on immediately.”
Learn More and Participate
Companies attending the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2025 in Orlando can visit QAD’s booth to learn more about the Proof of Capability opportunity. Participation is limited to one company per day during the three-day event, and interested organizations are encouraged to engage early to secure their slot.
Attendees can also explore live demonstrations, speak with QAD product experts, and gain insights into the full range of solutions offered by the company.
For more information about QAD Process Intelligence and the company’s broader Adaptive Applications portfolio, visit www.qad.com or follow QAD on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.
QAD Inc. is a global leader in next-generation manufacturing and supply chain software. Its Adaptive Applications suite empowers manufacturers to become Adaptive Enterprises, enabling them to rapidly respond to change, optimize operations, and achieve resilient growth. cloud-based solutions span ERP, supply chain planning, global trade, quality management, digital commerce, and process intelligence. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, supports customers in 84 countries worldwide.
GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark and Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo is a trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved.
