QAD Supplier Relationship Management Earns Top Tech Recognition in Hackett Group’s Spring 2026 SolutionMap
Event summary
- QAD Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) earned 'Top Tech' recognition in The Hackett Group’s Spring 2026 SolutionMap for the Sourcing category.
- QAD SRM was also named to The Hackett Group’s 2025-2026 '50 to Know' list, recognizing established procurement providers.
- The Hackett Group evaluated 118 procurement technology providers across 16 source-to-pay categories for the recognition.
- QAD SRM is purpose-built for manufacturers, focusing on direct materials sourcing and supplier management.
The big picture
QAD’s recognition underscores the growing importance of specialized procurement solutions in manufacturing, particularly as supply chain volatility and cost pressures mount. The integration of Agentic AI into procurement processes highlights a broader industry trend toward intelligent automation and real-time decision-making. QAD’s focus on direct materials sourcing positions it uniquely against generic procurement solutions, potentially expanding its market share among manufacturers.
What we're watching
- AI Integration
- How QAD’s Agentic AI will further differentiate its procurement solutions in a competitive market.
- Market Positioning
- Whether QAD can sustain its momentum in the procurement technology space following this recognition.
- Customer Adoption
- The pace at which manufacturers adopt QAD SRM for direct materials sourcing and supplier management.
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