QAD Offers Global MMOG/LE Training to Automotive Suppliers in Russia, China and India Through Partnership with AIAG

In an effort to help automotive suppliers assess and improve materials management – a criterion for world-class automotive production -- QAD Inc. (NASDAQ: QADI), a leading provider of enterprise software solutions for global manufacturers, today announced it is offering Materials Management Operation Guideline Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE) training to automotive suppliers in Russia, China and India – the top emerging markets in the automotive industry today. QAD is offering this important training through a partnership with the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG). Issued by the AIAG in North America and Odette International Limited in Europe, the MMOG/LE guidelines are a global set of principals for materials processes, incorporating AIAG's Materials Management Operations Guidelines (MMOG) and Odette Logistics Evaluation (OLE) documents. The MMOG/LE guidelines automatically score and rate suppliers’ compliance levels and identify necessary actions to satisfy requirements. "The real challenge in making global sourcing work is developing a world-class materials management plan and logistics management system. The MMOG/LE guidelines and complementary training are effective tools to help suppliers get there faster,” said J. Scot Sharland, executive director of AIAG. "We chose QAD as a partner for this training because of their longstanding commitment and support of AIAG’s efforts to reduce cost and complexity via global standards development and harmonized business practices; especially in emerging markets.” The MMOG/LE training provides a series of exercises and electronic resources that enable trainees to assemble a team and acquire the tools necessary to effectively implement the Global MMOG/LE standards when they return to their facility. Coursework covers: The requirements for completing an MMOG/LE self-assessment A gap analysis identifying action items Communication strategies for the MMOG/LE throughout an organization MMOG/LE implementation planning guidance Ideas about motivating change and dealing with resistance "After completing the MMOG/LE training, I now fully understand how to meet the requirements of global OEMs, and what we have to change in order for our company to meet their export and sequencing requirements,” said Sobolev Roman, Director of Logistic Department, Standartplast, Ivanovo, Russia. QAD has trained 140 people in Shanghai, Beijing and Chongqing to date, and plans to train another 180 people in China by the end of this year. Training in Russia was started in late spring, and will begin in India in the fall. "Providing MMOG/LE training in these emerging markets further reflects our commitment to the automotive sector and improving global supply chain performance through what we call the ‘Perfect Lean Market,’” said Pamela Lopker, QAD president and chairman of the board. "This training will help automotive suppliers in Russia, China and India better meet requirements of their OEM customer by teaching them to proactively review their materials practices, ensure compliancy to the industry standard and attain the support needed for a first-rate materials management system.” MMOG/LE training is offered world-wide; on-site training is available. Classes in the United States are regularly held at AIAG’s offices in Southfield, Michigan. Schedule and class information can be viewed at http://www.aiag.org/staticcontent/education/trainingindex.cf m?classcode=MMOG (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) Dates and registration information for classes in Asia and other emerging markets are available at http://www.aiag.org/staticcontent/education/06MMOGTraining.pdf. Companies in Europe interested in obtaining training should work through their appropriate national organization in Odette. About AIAG Founded in 1982, AIAG is a globally recognized organization where OEMs and suppliers unite to address and resolve issues affecting the worldwide automotive supply chain. AIAG’s goals are to reduce cost and complexity through collaboration; improve product quality, health, safety and the environment; and optimize speed to market throughout the supply chain. Headquartered in the metro Detroit area, its member companies include North American, European and Asia-Pacific OEMs and suppliers to the automotive industry. Additional information is available on the Internet at www.aiag.org. About QAD QAD is a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturing companies. QAD applications provide critical functionality for managing manufacturing resources and operations within and beyond the enterprise, enabling global manufacturers to collaborate with their customers, suppliers and partners to make and deliver the right product, at the right cost and at the right time. Manufacturers of automotive, consumer products, electronics, food and beverage, industrial and life science products use QAD applications at approximately 5,800 licensed sites in more than 90 countries and in as many as 27 languages. For more information about QAD, telephone +1 805 684 6614, or visit the QAD Web site at: www.qad.com. 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