QAD Supplier Relationship Management Earns Spring 2026 SolutionMap “Top Tech” Recognition, Named to The Hackett Group® “50 to Know” List

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QAD | Redzone, the company delivering the leading manufacturing platform, powered by Agentic AI that executes work and decisions across the business, from the shop floor to the top floor, announced that QAD Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) solution, QAD’s Agentic Procurement Suite for Manufacturing, earned “Top Tech” recognition in the Sourcing category in The Hackett Group® Spring 2026 SolutionMap and TechMatch procurement technology assessments. QAD SRM was also named to The Hackett Group’s 2025-2026 “50 to Know” list, recognizing established procurement providers that set the industry standard and are considered essential for chief procurement officers to know.

The Hackett Group’s Spring 2026 SolutionMap evaluated 118 procurement technology providers across 16 source-to-pay categories using more than 500 detailed functional and capability requirements, mandatory demonstrations and verified customer ratings. The “Top Tech” designation recognizes providers ranked in the top quartile for technology capability and innovation.

“As procurement organizations navigate increasing supply chain volatility, cost pressures and AI-driven transformation, manufacturers need sourcing solutions purpose-built for the complexity of direct materials procurement,” said Amit Sharma, President, Manufacturing ERP at QAD | Redzone. “This recognition from The Hackett Group® validates QAD SRM’s differentiated ability to help manufacturers improve supplier collaboration, reduce sourcing risk and make faster, more informed procurement decisions.”

According to The Hackett Group®, providers earning “Top Tech” distinction tend to demonstrate innovation within their market category and leverage emerging technologies, including agentic AI, to deliver customer value.

Unlike generic procurement solutions designed primarily for indirect spend, QAD SRM is purpose-built for manufacturers and engineered to support the complexities of direct materials sourcing and supplier management. The solution enables manufacturers to streamline sourcing processes, strengthen supplier collaboration, improve supply continuity and reduce manually intensive procurement activities across global supply chains.

“QAD SRM helps us streamline sourcing processes while improving visibility and collaboration across procurement,” said Marie Bendova, Team Leader for Purchasing Processes and Tools at Mubea. “For complex direct materials sourcing events, being able to compare supplier quotes, track activity in real time and manage everything in one place has been very helpful for our team.”

QAD SRM helps manufacturers manage complex bills of materials, engineering changes and quality requirements while improving strategic sourcing and supplier performance visibility. Customers use the platform to lower the cost of goods sold, reduce procurement costs and mitigate supply risk in rapidly changing operating environments.

QAD SRM was previously named to Spend Matters “50 Providers to Watch” for five consecutive years before advancing to the “50 to Know” list in 2024. The 2025-2026 “50 to Know” list recognizes established procurement technology providers demonstrating strong market presence, innovation, technology competency and solution delivery.

“Manufacturers today need procurement technology that not only digitizes sourcing processes, but also helps teams act faster, collaborate more effectively and adapt to constant change,” added Sharma. “QAD SRM continues to evolve to meet these demands with manufacturing-specific capabilities, intelligent automation and AI-driven innovation designed to deliver measurable business value.”

QAD SRM, formerly Allocation Network, creates value for manufacturers by improving procurement efficiency, strengthening supplier relationships and increasing supply chain resilience. It facilitates real-time communication to improve procurement processes, reduce inbound supply risks and eliminate manual processes across sourcing and supplier management workflows.

About QAD | Redzone

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