QAD Adaptive MES
QAD Adaptive MES: A focused MES extension for manufacturers already operating in the QAD ecosystem. Ranked #5 of 31 in Manufacturing Execution Systems by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for QAD customers needing connected shop-floor execution.
At a glance
- Editor score9.0 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forQAD customers needing connected shop-floor execution
- Work order managementYes
- Founded1979 · Miami, Florida, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Connects production orders, inventory, and shop-floor execution in QAD.
- Captures time-stamped operator, equipment, and production events.
- Adds genealogy, traceability, machine data, and real-time status visibility.
Where it doesn't
- Its scope is narrower than broad manufacturing execution suites.
- Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than a published plan.
- Its strongest fit depends on using QAD and connected QAD solutions.
Our verdict on QAD Adaptive MES
QAD Adaptive MES is represented by QAD Production Execution, an MES-oriented extension of QAD Adaptive ERP. It connects production planning with shop-floor execution for manufacturers managing medium- to high-mix production and multi-step routings. The product supports production-order execution and progress tracking, operator transactions, equipment and employee event capture, machine-data acquisition, product genealogy, and real-time order-status visibility. Its primary audience is manufacturers that want shop-floor execution connected to QAD production orders and inventory rather than a standalone MES environment.
The product’s main strength is its connection across production and operational records. Time-stamped capture covers orders, operations, employees, and equipment, while genealogy and traceability data support a more complete production history. Machine data can be acquired through Ignition SCADA, and the product integrates with QAD Adaptive ERP, QAD Automation Solutions, and QAD EQMS. That combination makes it a practical fit for organizations already standardizing planning, automation, quality, and execution around QAD systems.
QAD Adaptive MES uses a hybrid deployment model, and its published capabilities cover work-order management, quality management, lot and serial traceability, shop-floor data capture, and real-time dashboards. Pricing is contact-sales, so buyers should expect commercial evaluation rather than self-serve plan selection. The trade-off is focus: its value is clearest inside the QAD ecosystem, while manufacturers seeking a broader, more platform-neutral MES may prefer an alternative with wider scope. Choose it for connected QAD production execution; look elsewhere if independent platform breadth is the priority.
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QAD Adaptive MES fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Work order management | Yes |
| Quality management | Yes |
| Lot and serial traceability | Yes |
| Shop-floor data capture | Yes |
| Real-time dashboards | Yes |
| Deployment | Hybrid |
| ERP integration | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: QAD Adaptive ERP, QAD Automation Solutions, QAD EQMS, Ignition SCADA |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | qad.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
QAD Adaptive MES integrations
QAD Adaptive MES lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- QAD Adaptive ERP
- QAD Automation Solutions
- QAD EQMS
- Ignition SCADA
Alternatives to QAD Adaptive MES
- Siemens OpcenterA broad MES portfolio for manufacturers that need execution, quality, traceability, and planning.9.4
- Plex MESA broad cloud MES for manufacturers that need connected production, quality, inventory, and mobile workflows.9.2
- GE Vernova Proficy Plant ApplicationsA broad MES for production visibility, traceability, quality, and ERP-connected operations.9.1
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