Think Next

What Think Next does

Think Next (Công Ty TNHH Think Next) is a Vietnamese private limited liability company that operates as an official QAD distribution and certified implementation partner, providing consulting, application development, and technology services to manufacturing enterprises primarily in Vietnam and the broader Asia region. The firm was established circa 2008-2015 (sources differ; firmographics cite 2008, internal sources cite a 2015 copyright), is headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City with branch offices in Da Nang and Ha Noi, and employs between 50 and 250 people. Its core offering is QAD Adaptive ERP — a cloud manufacturing ERP platform — supplemented by the firm's own Smart Factory suite (MES, IoT, RPA, Barcode Automation, E-Invoice, 5S Scoring, Real-time Productivity & Quality Management), Continuous Improvement training (IATF 16949, Lean 6 Sigma, SPC-FMEA, DOE), and process consulting services. Think Next applies a proprietary 'Culture Fit' implementation methodology and provides Vietnam-specific localization covering local accounting standards, e-invoice compliance, and regulatory requirements.

The company serves six vertical segments within manufacturing — Automotive, High Technology & Electronics, Industrial Products, Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage, and Pharma & Medical Devices — with stated expertise in traceability, quality management (IATF 16949, GMP/FDA-aligned), and supply-chain visibility. Revenue mechanics are predominantly professional services (ERP implementation, training, consulting) with subscription-based recurring revenue from maintenance and support contracts, plus managed-services revenue from the Smart Factory suite. Distribution is sales-led and enterprise-focused: the firm recruits a large bench of sales managers, sales staff, telesales, and ERP functional consultants, runs demo-request CTAs on its website, and participates in industry events such as VIMAF & VSIF. Marketing is largely Vietnamese-language content marketing across blog, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and email, with named enterprise-grade customer logos (Nexteer, Kendra Scott, RENOLIT, Solvay) drawn from QAD's global manufacturing install base. Think Next does not disclose revenue and has no institutional funding, acquisitions, or parent-company relationships on record.

Name

Think Next

Legal name

Công Ty TNHH Think Next

Website

https://thinknextco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Think Next is a Vietnamese consulting and application development firm serving as an official QAD ERP distribution and certified implementation partner for manufacturing enterprises across Automotive, High Tech, Industrial, Consumer, Food & Beverage, and Pharma verticals in Vietnam and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing ERP Implementation & Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, QA & Release/Deployment Enablement (BPAEAAAN)

Keywords

• QAD ERP implementation
• Manufacturing ERP services
• Smart factory solutions
• Process consulting services
• ERP localization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. QAD ERP Implementation & Consulting: Core revenue stream from implementing, customizing, and supporting QAD Adaptive ERP for manufacturing companies. Includes system implementation, localization, training, and technical services.
2. Smart Factory & Automation Solutions: Revenue from automation solutions including IoT, RPA, Barcode Automation, MES, E-Invoice, and 5S scoring software
3. Process Improvement & Training Services: Training and consulting services for Lean 6 Sigma, IATF 16949, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
4. QAD Maintenance & Support: Ongoing support and maintenance services for QAD ERP systems post-implementation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Think Next is an official QAD distribution and certified implementation partner in Vietnam that delivers QAD Adaptive ERP — a cloud ERP for manufacturing covering production planning, shop floor control, inventory, purchasing, sales, quality, and financials — bundled with implementation, Vietnam localization, training, maintenance/support, and upgrade services. Around the QAD core, the company sells a proprietary Smart Factory suite (MES, IoT, RPA, Barcode Automation, E-Invoice, 5S Scoring, Realtime Productivity & Quality Management), add-on modules such as QAD Advanced Scheduling, plus process consulting and continuous improvement training services (Lean 6 Sigma, IATF 16949 Core Tools, statistical quality).

Product overview

Think Next (CÔNG TY TNHH THINK NEXT) is a QAD ERP distributor and certified implementation partner in Vietnam serving the manufacturing sector. The core offering is QAD Adaptive ERP — a global enterprise manufacturing ERP platform covering production planning, shop floor control, inventory, purchasing, sales, quality management, and financial accounting, with 12+ advanced modules included. Think Next layers professional services around QAD ERP: implementation, localization for Vietnam regulations, training, maintenance & support, and upgrade services. Beyond QAD ERP, Think Next has developed its own Smart Factory suite of solutions including MES (Manufacturing Execution System), RPA, IoT, Barcode Automation, E-Invoice, 5S Scoring Software, and Realtime Productivity & Quality Management — all designed to integrate with or complement QAD ERP on the shop floor. The portfolio also includes Process Consulting Services and a Digital Readiness Assessment Survey for digital transformation engagements. Additionally, Think Next offers add-on modules for QAD built to customer-specific requirements, and recently launched QAD Advanced Scheduling (powered by Phenix Software) as an advanced scheduling add-on. The company focuses on six vertical industries: Automotive, High Technology/Electronics, Industrial Products, Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage, and Pharma & Medical Devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• QAD Adaptive ERP

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in ordering time through process automation
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• QADcoreTechnology or IntegrationQAD is Think Next's primary technology partner. Think Next is an official QAD distribution partner in Vietnam, specializing in implementing QAD Adaptive ERP for manufacturing companies. QAD Adaptive ERP (founded 1979, California USA) is a cloud ERP solution with 48+ years of experience, serving over 39,136 manufacturing plants globally across Automotive, High Tech, Industrial, Consumer, Food & Beverage, and Life Sciences sectors.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Accenture: Global SI with large-scale SAP/Oracle/QAD implementation practices serving multinational manufacturers in Vietnam and SEA. Competes for the same enterprise manufacturing wallet.
• FPT Software: Vietnam's largest IT services firm with a broad ERP/digital transformation practice, including SAP and Oracle. Comparable target market (Vietnamese manufacturers and MNEs) and overlapping ERP implementation services.
• Deloitte Consulting: Global consulting firm with ERP/digital transformation practices targeting manufacturing enterprises, including Vietnam operations. Competes for the same strategic transformation engagements.
• TMA Solutions: Large Vietnamese IT outsourcing and software services firm with enterprise application development and integration capabilities. Comparable Vietnam-based scale and enterprise customer base.
• QAD Inc. The enterprise manufacturing ERP vendor that Think Next distributes and implements in Vietnam. QAD's product direction, pricing, and channel strategy directly determine Think Next's economics.

Regional players

• Lac Viet Computing: Vietnamese ERP and digital transformation provider for manufacturing and trading companies. Most direct domestic competitor in the Vietnam mid-market ERP services space.
• Tinh Van Technology: Vietnamese IT services and solutions company with ERP, digital transformation, and cloud practices. Comparable Vietnam-headquartered systems integration business targeting enterprise customers.
• MISA JSC: Vietnamese accounting and ERP software publisher serving SMEs and enterprises, including manufacturing verticals. Comparable focus on Vietnamese manufacturing with localized solutions.
• Elcom: Vietnamese technology company providing digital transformation, ERP, and enterprise content management solutions. Comparable regional competitor in the Vietnam enterprise software services space.

Direct peers

• KMS Technology: Vietnam-based IT services and consulting firm with enterprise software implementation and managed services practices serving global clients. Directly comparable scale, geography, and services model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thinknextvn
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/thinknextvideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/thinknext.vn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/think-next-co
• Pinterestpinterest.com/thinknextvn/boards

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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