ERP implementation & migrationEOB, QAD's standard implementation methodology
A new QAD ERP implementationthat uses the standard first
From new implementations to version upgrades, migration from other ERPs at end of support, and rollouts to overseas subsidiaries
Scope
One team from assessment to stabilization
The As-Is assessment sets the scope. Orcait takes responsibility for QAD license supply, consulting, implementation and operations as one company.
Orcait applies EOB, QAD's global standard implementation methodology, adjusted to each customer and project. One company carries the work from the current-state assessment through standard process design, implementation and integration, and stabilization.
- Assess
Current-state assessment and standard process design
We review your current workflows, systems, data, and customer and regulatory requirements. We separate what QAD standard functions cover from what needs development or integration.
- Build
Implementation and integration
We keep development to a minimum and use standard functions as far as possible. Surrounding systems such as MES, groupware and a Supplier Portal connect through REST APIs. Customer EDI connects through a specialist partner.
- Migrate
Data migration and phased go-live
We migrate the data of your existing systems. Depending on the scope, we can go live in stages by module, plant or entity. The assessment sets the cutover approach.
- Stabilize
Stabilization and handover to operations
We stabilize the system with integration testing and close support, then hand it over to operations. Maintenance (MA) follows.
Korea-specific requirements that the QAD standard does not cover are filled by Orcait add-on solutions and OrCore extensions. We do not modify standard programs.
EOB
We follow EOB, QAD's standard implementation methodology
EOB (Effective On-Boarding) is QAD's global standard implementation methodology. It uses industry process models and standard tools, so every project follows the same procedure.
Five phases run in sequence: Engage, Plan & Control, Design & Configure, Test & Accept, and Deploy & Evolve.
- Phase 0EngageRisk assessment, agreement on the statement of work (SOW), handover from sales to the implementation team
- Phase 1Plan & ControlKickoff workshop, agreement on roles and responsibilities, definition of deliverables
- Phase 2Design & ConfigureCore model, business process workshops, data migration, team training
- Phase 3Test & AcceptTest preparation, integration testing (CRP), load testing, acceptance
- Phase 4Deploy & EvolveCutover plan, user training, go-live, handover to operations
Industry process models
Updated every year from industry best practices. They provide process maps, work instructions, test scripts and compliance checkpoints.
Standard tools and templates
We use standard deliverables for each phase, such as the kickoff workshop, issue log, project status report and closing report.
How Orcait applies it
We follow EOB and adjust it to each customer and project in a hybrid methodology. An As-Is assessment comes before EOB, so we set the scope and sequence first.
Cases
We have implemented at manufacturing sites in Korea and abroad
- Years of QAD consulting
- 20+
- Customers
- 48
- QAD specialists
- 16
- Overseas project countries
- 10
QAD ERP implementationPOSCO InternationalThree overseas subsidiaries, one after another
Orcait led the QAD ERP implementations at the Mexico subsidiary in 2024, the Poland subsidiary in 2025 and the India subsidiary in 2026. Orcait worked with global QAD partners only where local expertise was needed, such as local law, tax, regulations and reporting requirements.
QAD ERP implementationWoosin Vina, Sewon Electronics' Vietnam subsidiaryA Vietnam domain inside the head-office database
The project used the global single-instance model, in which the head office and its overseas subsidiaries share one QAD database. Orcait set up a Vietnam domain inside the head-office database. The system supports the Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and e-invoices, and links ERP and MES in real time through a REST API.
QAD ERP implementationSamwee PrecisionAn ERP foundation for turbocharger and battery module parts
Samwee Precision signed a contract for QAD Adaptive ERP in 2025, and Orcait implemented the system. Samwee Precision runs the system today.
ERP implementation & migration
Upgrade, migration from other ERPs and global rollout
After implementation, the same company stays with you through operations, version upgrades and migration from other ERPs.
- Version
Upgrade
If you run an older QAD version, we check the upgrade path before any rebuild.
- Migration
Migration from an ERP at end of support (EOS)
For another ERP nearing end of support, we move you to QAD Adaptive ERP through a new implementation.
Talk to us about EOS migration - Rollout
Global rollout
We roll out to overseas subsidiaries from the headquarters standard template.
We roll the headquarters standard template out to overseas subsidiaries
Five steps run in sequence: core template, localization, pilot, rollout and global operations.
- 01Core templateSet the group standard in the headquarters implementation
- 02LocalizeApply tax law, language and local requirements
- 03PilotValidate at a lead subsidiary
- 04RolloutReplicate the validated template
- 05Global operationsOne platform · automatic intercompany reconciliation · group close
We evaluate an investment on 10-year total cost of ownership (TCO), not on the initial implementation cost alone. We confirm the quote after an As-Is assessment. See the rebuild cycle and our migration approach
| Cost item | Repeated-rebuild model | QAD Adaptive cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Initial implementation | Implementation cost + infrastructure investment | Implementation cost (no infrastructure investment) |
| Upgrade | A rebuild project every few years | Upgrade path provided — no rebuild |
| Operations & maintenance | Unit costs rise as the system ages | Predictable subscription fee |
| End of version life | Recurs periodically — open-ended potential cost | Carried forward by upgrade |
We set the actual cost level in detailed negotiation for each contract.
After go-live
After go-live and our other services
- Operations
Operations & support
After go-live we continue operations with a ticket-based SLA and an AI help desk.
- Integration
System integration
Surrounding systems such as MES, groupware and a Supplier Portal connect through REST APIs. Customer EDI connects through a specialist partner.
FAQ
Common questions before an implementation consultation
How long does an implementation take?
It depends on the modules you adopt, the number of entities and the systems to integrate. Orcait sets the scope in the As-Is assessment and then proposes a draft schedule.
When can we get a quote?
We confirm the license and implementation quote after the As-Is assessment. Before the assessment, we promise no amount and no effect.
Do we have to do a lot of customization?
QAD ships with industry best practices built in. Orcait keeps development to a minimum and uses standard functions as far as possible. We add requirements that standard functions cannot meet with OrCore extension programs, and we do not modify QAD standard programs.
Can we implement without stopping the system we use now?
Yes. With a phased cutover or parallel operation, you can move to the new system while keeping your current operations running. The assessment decides which approach fits.
Do you also take care of operations after implementation?
Yes. A maintenance (MA) service follows the implementation. We manage requests with a ticket-based SLA, and an AI help desk answers first. A dedicated consultant handles complex matters.
Can we also talk to you about a smart factory?
Yes. Orcait does not treat the smart factory as a separate business. ERP implementation, HR system implementation, MES implementation and AI transformation are all part of building a smart factory. Orcait also builds POP and MES, and WMS that runs together with ESL. The As-Is assessment decides how far to connect shop-floor equipment and MES to QAD ERP.