QAD for Purchasing

Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of supply chain and manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) concepts

Audience

• Supply chain professionals
• Procurement managers
• Warehouse managers

Overview:

QAD is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform that offers a comprehensive suite of software solutions designed to support and streamline various aspects of manufacturing operations.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level supply chain professionals who wish to use QAD ERP in purchasing processes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the full capabilities of QAD ERP in the purchasing process.
• Efficiently manage requisitions, purchase orders (POs), and blanket orders within QAD ERP.
• Optimize inventory control and manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Generate and analyze reports related to PO receipts, expense reports, lead times, and inventory levels for informed decision-making.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Course Outline:

Introduction to QAD ERP in Purchasing

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

Requisition Processing

• Creating and managing requisitions
  Approvals and workflow management for requisition processing

Effective Placement of Purchase Orders

• Steps for creating and managing POs
• Understanding different types of POs
• Tips for optimizing PO placement

Blanket Orders and Release Creation

• Managing blanket orders
• Creating releases against blanket orders
• Leveraging blanket orders to streamline purchasing operations

Inventory Control and Management

• Principles of inventory control in QAD ERP
• Techniques for maintaining optimal inventory levels
• Using QAD ERP for inventory forecasting and planning

Expense Management and Reporting

• Generating and analyzing expense reports related to purchasing
• Managing and optimizing lead times and inventory levels
• Utilizing reports for strategic decision-making in the purchasing process

Supplier Registration and Information Update

• Registering new suppliers and updating existing supplier information
• 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 comprehensive insights into purchasing activities

Exploring Additional Functionalities in the Source Section

• Understanding the less commonly used features of the “Source” section
• Practical exercises to explore additional functionalities

Summary and Next Steps