This section describes how to create and run reports. It discusses the following topics:

Overview
Explains how reports help users make more informed decisions.

Using the Reports module
Discusses different report types, and how to run reports, view reports, and save reports.

Maintaining Report Category Details
Discusses the two default report categories and how to add categories.

Using Standard Reports
Lists standard reports and describes how to filter them.

Adding External Reports
Explains how to use the External Report Details screen.

Creating Browser Reports
Describes different methods of creating and modifying reports.

Using the Report Writer
Explains how to use the Add a Report wizard with details on Report Writer settings.

Maintaining Your Dashboard
Discusses different dashboard components and how to manage them.

Managing Output Channels
Explains how to use the Export option to choose output channels for reports.

Reports help decision makers analyze diverse aspects of a business before making strategic decisions. The QAD Customer Relationship Management (QAD CRM) system offers several reports for your benefit. While some of these reports are delivered with the system, you can also generate custom reports from the information in the database.

The system also gives you the flexibility to choose varied output media for its reports. You can output the reports to external applications as well.