QAD for Purchasing Training Course

Introduction to QAD ERP in Purchasing

• Overview of QAD ERP and its influence on the purchasing process.
• Navigating the QAD ERP interface.

Requisition Processing

• Creating and managing requisitions; managing approvals and workflow for requisition processing.

Effective Placement of Purchase Orders

• Procedures for creating and managing POs.
• Distinguishing between different types of POs.
• Strategies for optimizing PO placement.

Blanket Orders and Release Creation

• Managing blanket orders.
• Creating releases against blanket orders.
• Utilizing blanket orders to streamline purchasing operations.

Inventory Control and Management

• Key principles of inventory control in QAD ERP.
• Methods for maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Leveraging QAD ERP for inventory forecasting and planning.

Expense Management and Reporting

• Generating and analyzing purchasing-related expense reports.
• Controlling and optimizing lead times and inventory levels.
• Using reports to drive strategic decisions in the purchasing process.

Supplier Registration and Information Update

• Registering new suppliers and updating existing supplier records.
• Best practices for maintaining a robust supplier database within QAD ERP.

PO Receipts and Advanced Reporting

• Recording PO receipts in QAD ERP.
• Advanced reporting features for in-depth insights into purchasing activities.

Exploring Additional Functionalities in the Source Section

• Understanding less frequently used features of the "Source" section.
• Practical exercises to explore these additional functionalities.

Summary and Next Steps