QAD for Purchasing Training Course

Introduction to QAD ERP in Purchasing

• An overview of QAD ERP and its role in enhancing purchasing efficiency
• Mastering the navigation of the QAD ERP interface

Requisition Processing

• Drafting and overseeing requisitions
  Managing approval workflows for requisition handling

Strategic Placement of Purchase Orders

• The process of initiating and monitoring POs
• Distinguishing between various PO types
• Strategies for optimizing PO issuance

Blanket Orders and Release Management

• Administration of blanket orders
• Generating releases from blanket orders
• Utilizing blanket orders to simplify purchasing tasks

Inventory Control and Management

• Core principles of inventory management in QAD ERP
• Methods for sustaining ideal stock levels
• Applying QAD ERP for inventory prediction and planning

Expense Management and Reporting

• Compiling and reviewing purchase-related expense reports
• Refining lead times and stock quantities
• Leveraging reports to guide strategic purchasing choices

Supplier Registration and Data Maintenance

• Onboarding new suppliers and refreshing existing records
• Best practices for upholding a reliable supplier database in QAD ERP

PO Receipts and Advanced Analytics

• Logging PO receipts within QAD ERP
• Advanced reporting tools for deep insights into purchasing activities

Exploring Additional Features in the Source Section

• Reviewing less frequently utilized features within the “Source” section
• Practical exercises to test these additional capabilities

Recap and Next Steps