QVDMS (an add on module to the QDMS Project Document Control System) brings together the procurement and document control tasks associated with the management of vendor data.  It allows: "Document Control" to process and distribute vendor data; "Purchasing" to expedite outstanding items; and "Engineering" to manage the review process - all using the same database.

The purpose of QVDMS in regard to vendor data management can be summarized as follows:

• Expediting the submission of vendor data from suppliers.
• Assigning access for inspectors to the Project Inspection List.

To achieve this purpose, QVDMS provides the means to:

• Create vendor data requirement schedules.
• Process incoming vendor data.
• Distribute incoming vendor data for internal review.
• Manage the internal review process.
• Manage the response process to suppliers.