Case Study: CK Technologies achieves 70% reduction in shipment discrepancies and 20% improvement in inventory accuracy with QAD Explore (QAD)

CK Technologies is Building the Effective Enterprise

CK Technologies is the leading North American provider of large injection‑molded thermoplastic exterior components for commercial heavy trucks, growing from one facility and 60 employees in 2002 to four locations and 825 associates today. Faced with a low‑volume, high‑variability business—supplying current and legacy service parts, sequencing roughly 1,400 body colors a year, and managing many customer requirements—CK needed ongoing inspiration and practical ways to drive continuous improvement across operations.

CK addresses that need by sending a growing cross‑functional team to QAD Explore for focused sessions, hands‑on training and direct meetings with QAD experts, then applying learnings such as QAD Master Scheduling Workbenches and the Supplier Portal. The results include a 20% improvement in inventory record accuracy, a 70% reduction in shipment discrepancies, better on‑time shipping and production planning (eliminating cumbersome spreadsheets), streamlined financial reporting, and ongoing projects to adopt more QAD capabilities.

CK Technologies

Christina Keller

President