“I’ve already got an ERP system, why do we also need a Quotation Lifecycle Management (QLM) system? We don’t have the resources to support a unique system for each and every business function!”. A good Quotation Management system complements your ERP and performs functions that the ERP does not do well. ERP “quoting modules” are […]
read more »Part 3 – What an e-Sourcing System Should Provide State of the art e-sourcing systems provide many beneficial elements to support an organization’s direct and indirect procurement activity. Specifically, in support of Spend Management initiatives they should as a baseline: Deliver a robust and repeatable process for completing all sourcing activity, that minimizes manual effort, […]
read more »Part 2 – Best Practices Top performing organizations in the Spend Management discipline focus on creating a collaborative, repeatable and transferable process using systems/software in all areas of supply chain management. For the Sourcing function specifically, reliance on: spreadsheets for event data management and progress tracking, emails for RFQ communications, both internal and external, disconnected […]
read more »Part One of Three – Sourcing is the Missing Link! The challenge Spend Management initiatives are becoming more and more prevalent as organizations increase their focus on overall Supply Chain Management efficiencies. Spend initiatives focus on: sourcing strategy category expertise negotiation and purchasing execution Key business drivers of improved Spend Management for organizations include: Continued […]
read more »QSTRAT releases Distributor Quoting, the most cost effective Quoting and Sourcing Cloud Solution for Distributors in the Industrial, Medical Devices, Aerospace and Automotive sectors. This new product streamlines your quoting process and significantly improves your RFQ cycle time . The only product built soley for Distributors! Visit our Solutions page for more detail and a […]
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QSTRAT USA is moving to our new office in Ann Arbor on October 1, 2017. Ann Arbor has a growing Tech community and some impressive new companies, Google, Barracuda, Expedia. With great Universities nearby and a vibrant downtown, Ann Arbor is a very good place to work and live.
read more »QAD EE Financial Consultant Job Description QSTRAT is looking to grow our consulting practice and support our existing client base. We are seeking a highly motivated Financial professional to join our team. The ideal candidate has implemented QAD EE Financials and is interested in talking on a consulting role to assist Clients to improve their […]
read more »QSTRAT will be at QAD’s Annual USer Group Conference – EXPLORE in Detroit, MI May 8-11 Come and visit our booth and check out our new product features and our QAD Implementation services.
read more »Register now for MWUG’s Spring 2017 Conference, scheduled for March 19-21 at the Henry Hotel in Dearborn, MI. As always, we will have two full days of valuable QAD education, training, customer case studies, peer networking & more! KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Curves in the Road Ahead: The U.S. Economic & Automotive Outlook CHARLES CHESBROUGH Executive […]
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