Acquisition Strengthens Reach and Development of Advanced Manufacturing Scheduling Solutions
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. – Zinata Inc., a provider of manufacturing process optimization services, today announced a strategic partnership with QAD Inc., a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud. This new partnership marks a significant milestone in the evolution of manufacturing scheduling technology and opens new opportunities for growth and innovation.
Following their recent acquisition of Phenix Software Inc., QAD has rebranded Phenix’s scheduling software as QAD Advanced Scheduling, integrating it into their suite of digital supply chain planning solutions. Zinata has become a valued QAD Reseller, Implementation Partner and Referral Partner to sell, support, and implement the software solution. The newly branded solution will continue to optimize production decision-making, minimize changeovers, right-size inventory, and align cost and service goals.
Noel Peberdy, founder and CEO of Zinata Inc. and Phenix Software Inc., said about the new partnership: “This strategic move reinforces Zinata’s commitment to helping businesses thrive amidst supply chain volatility. Zinata’s role as a QAD partner ensures that customers will continue to receive the high-level support and expertise they’ve come to expect from Phenix. By joining forces with QAD, Zinata is poised to deliver even more value to manufacturers.”
Carter Lloyds, chief product and marketing officer at QAD, stated, “At QAD, we are laser-focused on helping our manufacturing and supply chain customers achieve operational excellence. We know Zinata’s vast experience in manufacturing and scheduling will help us ensure continued expert support for our customers as we set out to accelerate the development of QAD Advanced Scheduling and expand its reach on a global scale.”
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About Zinata Inc.
Zinata Inc. helps businesses thrive amidst supply chain volatility. By empowering teams and optimizing processes, Zinata enhances production efficiency and customer service with an approach underpinned by effective Change Management. Their consultants focus on process transformation to maximize throughput and reduce cycle times for companies across various industries. For more information about Zinata and its services visit www.zinata.com.
About QAD – Enabling Adaptive Enterprises
QAD Inc. is a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud. To succeed in a turbulent world, facing disruptions in supply and fluctuations in demand, manufacturers and supply chains must rapidly respond to change and seamlessly optimize agility, efficiency, and resilience for effective customer service. QAD delivers Adaptive Applications to enable these Adaptive Enterprises. To learn more, visit www.qad.com or call +1 805-566-6100. Find us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
Contacts
Zinata Inc.
Andrea Sikorski
Head of Marketing
519-778-9155
andrea.sikorski@zinata.com
QAD Inc.
Caleb Finch
Public Relations
805-566-6100
publicrelations@qad.com
Beth Hespe
Analyst Relations
609-709-3769
industryanalyst@qad.com
