QAD Inc., a provider of cloud solutions for manufacturing and supply chains, and Esker, a specialist in AI-powered business solutions for the Office of the CFO, have announced a global strategic alliance aimed at delivering comprehensive financial process optimization and accelerating digital transformation for their customers.
Under this collaboration, QAD will market Esker Accounts Payable, along with other Esker solutions, to its global customer base. Esker Accounts Payable is designed to streamline invoice processing by eliminating manual inefficiencies through AI-driven data capture, automated reconciliation, and electronic workflows. The solution also ensures e-invoicing compliance, simplifies cashflow management, and aims to unlock new revenue opportunities, providing a more efficient accounts payable experience.
Esker has received industry recognition, being named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Accounts Payable Applications, the Forrester Wave™: Accounts Payable Invoice Automation, Q3 2024, and the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Accounts Payable Automation Software 2024. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product, or service depicted in its research publications.
Luc Janssen, SVP, Product at QAD, stated, “Esker Accounts Payable stands out as a top-tier offering, as evidenced by its industry recognition. The combination of Esker’s extensive global footprint and sophisticated AI capabilities complements QAD’s strategy and strengths seamlessly. This collaboration will empower us to provide an integrated solution that optimizes processes from enterprise resource planning to cash cycle management, ensuring a streamlined and easily integrated experience.”
Scott Uloswceh, Director of Finance at Hendrickson, commented on their experience, saying, “We saw an opportunity to improve efficiency and reduce costs in our AP process through intelligent automation. The QAD and Esker solution is now live in five business units, and we value our ongoing partnership with QAD as we explore further automation opportunities.”
Claire Valencony, Deputy COO at Esker, added, “We’re thrilled to partner with QAD. Their proven expertise in the manufacturing industry and extensive global reach align seamlessly with our vision. This collaboration marks a powerful step forward in accelerating digital transformation. By combining our strengths, we’ll help companies create more agile and resilient financial operations. The pre-built integration reflects our shared commitment to delivering a seamless, integrated user experience.”
The availability of Esker’s solution for QAD customers will be progressively implemented worldwide, with local teams from both organizations providing support to ensure effective performance.
QAD Inc., headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, provides cloud manufacturing and supply chain solutions that support Adaptive Enterprises. Esker, with global headquarters in Lyon, France, and U.
S. headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, offers Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash solutions globally.
