Industry Visionary R “Ray” Wang to Present at QAD Champions of Manufacturing Americas

Constellation Research Founder will share strategic insights and deep dive into AI maturity, agentic usage and AI investment

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QAD Inc., the company transforming manufacturing and supply chains with intelligent, adaptive solutions, announced that renowned industry analyst and thought leader R “Ray” Wang will deliver an insightful presentation at the upcoming Champions of Manufacturing Americas customer event, taking place November 12-14 in Dallas, Texas.

QAD Champions of Manufacturing is designed for manufacturing leaders who are ready to move fast and think faster, exploring industry trends and showcasing the latest innovations in manufacturing technology. It’s a bold introduction to the next industrial era—where Agentic AI meets speed, execution and outcomes. The event will feature interactive sessions, customer success stories, product deep dives, and networking opportunities.

“A confluence of forces, from advancements in automation and AI, generational shifts in workforce and leadership, and domestic incentives create a once in a generation opportunity for manufacturers,” said R “Ray” Wang, CEO of Constellation Research. “Success will require systems built for the AI Age, with speed and capabilities that a new breed of ERP and workforce engagement solutions can offer given the application of AI and agentic technology, not cobbled together from legacy tech.”

As the Founder, Chairman, and Principal Analyst of Constellation Research, R “Ray” Wang is widely recognized for his influential insights into enterprise technology, digital transformation, and the future of work. His keynote presentation, titled “Exponential Manufacturing in the AI Age” will offer attendees a deep dive into AI maturity, agentic use cases, and AI investment considerations for manufacturers operating in an increasingly dynamic global market.

“We’re excited to welcome R ‘Ray’ Wang to the Champions of Manufacturing stage this fall,” said Sanjay Brahmawar, CEO of QAD. “Ray’s bold vision and deep industry insight perfectly align with our mission to help manufacturers thrive in a world of constant change. His perspective will challenge, inspire, and empower our customers as they navigate today’s fast-moving and complex landscape.”

Ray has already outlined the business case for urgently investing in and embracing AI maturity, outlining where companies fit in his AI maturity model. His bold prediction: companies that stretch to be leaders in AI have growth opportunities of 1,000-10,000%. This event will unveil an ERP platform built for this moment, introducing QAD Adaptive powered by Agentic AI:

• Agentic AI that doesn’t just analyze—it acts
• 90-day deployments, not multi-year projects
• Execution that matches the speed of decision-making

This isn’t a better version of ERP. It’s a new model altogether—designed to help manufacturers seize today’s window of opportunity and lead in the next industrial era.

Learn more about the event and register here. For the latest updates on QAD Champions of Manufacturing, follow us on social media and engage using #ChampionsofMFG.

About QAD

QAD Inc. builds and empowers Adaptive Enterprises. QAD’s cloud manufacturing and supply chain solutions help move businesses from where they are today to where they need to be - by aligning and optimizing people, processes and systems. Thousands of companies have deployed QAD enterprise solutions globally, including enterprise resource planning (ERP), connected workforce (Redzone), process intelligence, supplier relationship management (SRM), digital supply chain planning (DSCP), advanced scheduling, global trade and transportation execution (GTTE), digital commerce and enterprise quality management system (EQMS). For more information, visit www.qad.com or call [phone]. Find us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.