QAD Inc. has announced the launch of its latest ERP evolution, QAD Adaptive, now powered by a revolutionary Agentic AI platform called Champion AI. This major release introduces action-oriented AI agents and significant functional enhancements designed to drive immediate value and automate processes across manufacturing enterprises, moving beyond analysis to execution.
QAD launches its latest ERP, QAD Adaptive, enhanced with Champion AI.
Champion AI is an Agentic AI platform designed to act, not just analyze.
A key feature, Inventory Optimization, automatically rightsizes stock to free up capital.
The release includes a fully embedded Warehouse Management System (WMS).
It leverages an expanded AWS collaboration for a modern, AI-driven architecture.
The goal is to shift from a "system of record" to a "system of action."
The centerpiece of this release is Champion AI, a smart platform built with deep manufacturing expertise. Unlike traditional AI that focuses on insights, QAD's Agentic AI is designed to execute tasks autonomously. The platform offers three types of AI agents: implementation agents to reduce software setup time, productivity agents to eliminate mundane work via prompt-driven updates, and business optimization agents to maximize performance in areas like inventory and production scheduling. A powerful initial application, Champion AI Inventory Optimization, automatically identifies and executes opportunities to right-size inventory and free up working capital.
Beyond AI, the release includes significant functional upgrades. It now features a fully embedded Warehouse Management System (WMS) for greater efficiency and enhanced Production Scheduling. For implementation, Champion Pace leverages AI to streamline collaboration and automate tasks, significantly accelerating ERP migration projects. The release also delivers vertical industry enhancements, including catch weight capabilities for more accurate costing and Unique Device Identification (UDI) labeling for improved supply chain tracking in regulated industries.
This evolution is supported by QAD's expanded strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), which provides a modern, AI-driven architecture. Amit Sharma, President of ERP at QAD, explained the strategic shift, stating, “Supercharging QAD Adaptive ERP... with Champion AI embeds action-first automation directly into core processes. We are empowering our customers to achieve higher productivity and more accurate decisions across their operations by moving from a system of record to a system of action.” This approach aims to deliver faster time-to-value, increased productivity, and a lower total cost of ownership for manufacturers.
The launch of QAD Adaptive with Champion AI represents a significant step in the evolution of enterprise software for manufacturing. By embedding agentic AI that can take direct action, QAD is providing a tangible path for manufacturers to automate complex processes, optimize operations in real-time, and achieve measurable outcomes with greater speed and intelligence.
About QAD | Redzone
QAD | Redzone is redefining manufacturing and supply chains through its intelligent, adaptive platform that connects people, processes, and data into a single System of Action. With three core pillars — Redzone (frontline empowerment), Adaptive Applications (the intelligent backbone), and Champion AI (Agentic AI for manufacturing) — QAD helps manufacturers operate with Champion Pace, achieving measurable productivity, resilience, and growth in just 90 days.
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