Introduction to QAD 2010 for Systems Personnel

• An understanding of basic business processes in manufacturing or distribution
• Familiarity with ERP system usage or administration

Audience

• ERP systems personnel supporting QAD users
• IT support staff preparing for QAD user or admin roles
• New team members transitioning into QAD environments

QAD Enterprise Applications 2010 is an ERP platform used to manage core business functions such as finance, materials management, quality assurance, and systems operations across manufacturing and distribution enterprises.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level systems personnel who wish to understand the basic functional modules in QAD 2010 and support internal users across different departments.

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

• Navigate and use the QAD 2010 user interface efficiently.
• Understand the roles and workflows of the Quality, Finance, Materials, and Systems modules.
• Assist department users with common tasks and troubleshooting in QAD.
• Understand the integration points between QAD modules.

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.

Introduction to QAD 2010

• Overview of QAD Enterprise Applications
• User interface, menus, and navigation
• Understanding data structures and lookup functions

Quality Management Module

• Overview of quality processes and compliance
• Non-conformance tracking and corrective actions
• Integration with production and supplier management

Finance Module

• Structure of financial modules (GL, AP, AR)
• Transaction flows and posting logic
• Basic reporting and reconciliation tools

Materials Management

• Inventory and warehouse management basics
• Purchase and requisition process
• Material planning and MRP overview

Systems Administration Overview

• Basic security and user management
• Menu and program configuration concepts
• Monitoring, printing, and job execution functions

Cross-Functional Integration

• Data flow between modules
• Examples of interdependencies (e.g., materials and finance)
• Role of systems staff in supporting cross-functional tasks

Support, Troubleshooting, and Documentation

• Typical user issues and how to resolve them
• Using QAD help and support documentation
• Best practices for system documentation and updates

Summary and Next Steps