QAD Cloud EDI is 'Honda Approved'

SANTA BARBARA, CA -- July 14, 2015: QAD Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies, announced today that it has completed one of the most comprehensive and stringent software validation processes in the automotive industry by achieving Honda “Approved Software” status for its QAD Cloud EDI solution. QAD was already recognized as a Honda “Approved Software Provider” for other QAD and partner solution combinations.

“By completing this test you have demonstrated that your EDI and bar coding system has proven to comply with Honda’s requirements as defined in the April 2015 version of Honda’s EDI and Bar Code Label Implementation Requirements”

Honda North America, Inc., a global leader in automotive manufacturing, requires its original equipment manufactured parts suppliers to use an authorized integrated EDI, barcode and demand management solution. Software vendors must complete a rigorous eight-step testing and validation process to ensure the suite of applications complies with Honda’s requirements for electronic data validation and barcode label conformance.

“By completing this test you have demonstrated that your EDI and bar coding system has proven to comply with Honda’s requirements as defined in the April 2015 version of Honda’s EDI and Bar Code Label Implementation Requirements,” stated Honda logistics representative Daryl Collins.

“We are excited to add QAD Cloud EDI to our existing set of Honda Approved Solutions,” said QAD North American EDI Business Development Manager Chris Theisen. “We have provided world-class solutions to the automotive industry for over 30 years. This approval builds on our great reputation of demonstrating a deep understanding and collaboration with the automotive industry.”