Case Study: Akebono Thailand achieves 50% faster month-end close and reliable real-time data with QAD Automation Solutions

Akebono Better Aligns its Logistics Processes with QAD Automation Solutions

Akebono Brake Thailand, part of the global Akebono group, produces brake friction materials and assemblies for OEMs, Tier‑1 suppliers and the aftermarket. At its Chonburi plant many inventory, manufacturing and shipping tasks were manual and fragmented across departments, causing inconsistent data, poor traceability, slow customer response times and long month‑end closes.

Implementing QAD Automation Solutions, fully integrated with QAD Enterprise Applications, standardized data capture and automated scanning, label printing and dispatch processes. The project delivered real‑time inventory visibility and traceability, faster customer responses, a 50% reduction in month‑end close (from six to three days), daily savings of three labor hours and improved product profitability visibility — helping the plant meet its revenue targets.

Akebono Thailand

Winai Yampochai

General Manager, Finance & Accounting