QAD for Purchasing Training Course

Introduction to QAD ERP in Purchasing

• Overview of QAD ERP and its operational impact on procurement processes for government
• Navigating the QAD ERP user interface

Requisition Processing

• Creation and administration of requisitions
  Approval workflows and procedural management for requisition handling

Effective Placement of Purchase Orders

• Procedural steps for initiating and managing purchase orders (POs)
• Distinguishing between various PO categories
• Strategies for optimizing PO issuance

Blanket Orders and Release Creation

• Administration of blanket orders
• Generation of release transactions against blanket orders
• Utilization of blanket orders to enhance procurement efficiency for government

Inventory Control and Management

• Core principles of inventory control within QAD ERP
• Methods for sustaining optimal inventory levels
• Application of QAD ERP for inventory forecasting and strategic planning

Expense Management and Reporting

• Generation and analysis of purchasing-related expense reports
• Optimization of lead times and inventory holdings
• Leveraging reporting data for strategic decision-making in procurement

Supplier Registration and Information Update

• Onboarding new suppliers and updating existing vendor records
• Best practices for maintaining a comprehensive supplier database within QAD ERP

PO Receipts and Advanced Reporting

• Recording of PO receipts in the QAD ERP system
• Advanced reporting capabilities for detailed insights into purchasing activities for government

Exploring Additional Functionalities in the Source Section

• Review of less frequently utilized features within the “Source” module
• Practical exercises to evaluate supplementary functionalities

Summary and Next Steps