Lesson 1: Enterprise Structure & Advanced Setup
1.0 Introduction to Advanced Procurement Cloud Concepts
1.1 Deep Dive into Enterprise Structure Configuration
1.2 Understanding Business Unit Specific Settings
1.3 Advanced Legal Entity Configuration
1.4 Intercompany Procurement Flows
1.5 Multi-Currency and Multi-Language Considerations
1.6 Advanced Calendar and Period Management
1.7 Location and Inventory Organization Relationships
1.8 Understanding Profile Options and Their Impact
1.9 Advanced Security and Access Control
1.10 Introduction to Advanced Data Migration Strategies
Lesson 2: Advanced Item Master & Catalogs
2.0 Mastering Item Configuration for Procurement
2.1 Advanced Item Attributes and Their Impact
2.2 Catalog Content Management Strategies
2.3 Punchout and Catalog Integration Deep Dive
2.4 Item Categories and Category Hierarchies
2.5 Supplier Item Catalogs and Synchronization
2.6 Advanced Item Security and Access
2.7 Using Item Templates for Efficiency
2.8 Item Lifecycle Management
2.9 Reporting on Item Usage and Performance
2.10 Data Quality and Cleansing for Item Master
Lesson 3: Supplier Management – Advanced Techniques
3.0 Advanced Supplier Registration and Onboarding
3.1 Supplier Qualification and Risk Assessment
3.2 Supplier Classification and Segmentation
3.3 Supplier Performance Management and Scorecards
3.4 Advanced Supplier Profile Configuration
3.5 Supplier Bank Account Management and Validation
3.6 Supplier Communications and Collaboration
3.7 Integration with External Supplier Portals
3.8 Supplier Security and Data Privacy
3.9 Reporting on Supplier Performance and Spend
3.10 Advanced Supplier Merge and Deactivation Strategies
Lesson 4: Advanced Role & Security Configuration
4.0 Understanding the Oracle Security Model
4.1 Advanced Role Creation and Assignment
4.2 Data Security Policies and Access Control
4.3 Segregation of Duties Configuration
4.4 Customizing Security for Specific Business Needs
4.5 Integration with Identity Management Systems
4.6 Auditing Security Changes
4.7 Troubleshooting Security Access Issues
4.8 Best Practices for Maintaining Security
4.9 Impact of Security on Reporting
4.10 Advanced User Provisioning and Deprovisioning
Module 2: Advanced Procurement Processes
Lesson 5: Complex Requisitioning Scenarios
5.0 Mastering Advanced Requisitioning Flows
5.1 Non-Catalog Requisitions and Special Requests
5.2 Punchout Requisitions and Integration Challenges
5.3 Requisition Templates and Defaulting Rules
5.4 Advanced Approval Workflow Configuration
5.5 Budgetary Control for Requisitions
5.6 Project and Task Based Requisitions
5.7 Reporting on Requisitioning Activity
5.8 Troubleshooting Requisition Issues
5.9 Mobile Requisitioning Capabilities
5.10 Advanced Requisition Import and Integration
Lesson 6: Advanced Purchasing Order Management
6.0 Deep Dive into Purchase Order Creation and Management
6.1 Standard, Blanket, and Contract Purchase Orders
6.2 Advanced PO Distribution and Accounting
6.3 Change Order Management Strategies
6.4 PO Matching and Receipt Accrual
6.5 PO Printing and Communication Methods
6.6 Integration with Shipping and Logistics
6.7 Reporting on Purchase Order Status and Performance
6.8 Troubleshooting Purchase Order Issues
6.9 Advanced PO Import and Integration
6.10 Using PO Holds and Cancellations
Lesson 7: Sourcing – Complex Negotiations
7.0 Mastering Advanced Sourcing Processes
7.1 Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP)
7.2 Auctions and Reverse Auctions
7.3 Supplier Response Management and Evaluation
7.4 Awarding Negotiations and Creating Agreements
7.5 Advanced Scoring and Ranking Criteria
7.6 Collaboration During Sourcing Events
7.7 Reporting on Sourcing Performance
7.8 Troubleshooting Sourcing Events
7.9 Integration with Contract Management
7.10 Advanced Sourcing Templates and Best Practices
Lesson 8: Contracts – Advanced Configuration
8.0 Deep Dive into Procurement Contract Management
8.1 Contract Types and Clauses
8.2 Contract Authoring and Negotiation
8.3 Contract Approval Workflows
8.4 Contract Compliance and Performance
8.5 Integration with Supplier Agreements
8.6 Reporting on Contract Status and Performance
8.7 Troubleshooting Contract Issues
8.8 Advanced Contract Import and Integration
8.9 Using Contract Templates and Standards
8.10 Contract Renewals and Expirations
Lesson 9: Advanced Receiving and Inspection
9.0 Mastering Advanced Receiving Processes
9.1 Receiving Locations and Inventory Integration
9.2 Inspection Plans and Quality Control
9.3 Return to Supplier Processes
9.4 Receiving Tolerances and Exceptions
9.5 Mobile Receiving Capabilities
9.6 Reporting on Receiving Activity
9.7 Troubleshooting Receiving Issues
9.8 Advanced Receiving Import and Integration
9.9 Blind Receiving and Its Implications
9.10 Using Receiving Notifications and Alerts
Lesson 10: Invoice Matching & Payment Integration
10.0 Understanding the Procure-to-Pay Cycle
10.1 Advanced Invoice Matching Rules
10.2 Three-Way and Four-Way Matching
10.3 Invoice Holds and Exceptions
10.4 Integration with Accounts Payable and Payments
10.5 Tax Configuration and Integration
10.6 Reporting on Invoice Matching and Payments
10.7 Troubleshooting Invoice Matching Issues
10.8 Advanced Invoice Import and Integration
10.9 Using Payment Terms and Discounts
10.10 Handling Supplier Credits and Adjustments
Lesson 11: Expense Management Integration
11.0 Integrating Procurement with Expense Management
11.1 Configuring Expense Policies and Rules
11.2 Expense Report Creation and Approval
11.3 Integration with Corporate Credit Cards
11.4 Reporting on Expense Spend
11.5 Troubleshooting Expense Integration Issues
11.6 Advanced Expense Audit and Compliance
11.7 Using Mobile Expense Capabilities
11.8 Expense Data Import and Integration
11.9 Handling Reimbursements and Payments
11.10 Best Practices for Expense Management
Lesson 12: Advanced Inventory Integration
12.0 Deep Dive into Procurement and Inventory Integration
12.1 Inventory Organization Configuration
12.2 Item Relationships and Stock Levels
12.3 Min/Max Planning and Reorder Points
12.4 Inventory Transfers and Adjustments
12.5 Reporting on Inventory Levels and Usage
12.6 Troubleshooting Inventory Integration Issues
12.7 Advanced Inventory Import and Integration
12.8 Using Inventory Reservations
12.9 Cycle Counting and Physical Inventory
12.10 Best Practices for Inventory Optimization
Lesson 13: Project Procurement
13.0 Mastering Procurement for Projects
13.1 Project and Task Structure in Procurement
13.2 Budgetary Control for Projects
13.3 Project-Specific Requisitioning and Purchasing
13.4 Reporting on Project Procurement Spend
13.5 Troubleshooting Project Procurement Issues
13.6 Advanced Project Costing Integration
13.7 Using Project Templates for Procurement
13.8 Resource Management and Procurement
13.9 Project Contract Management
13.10 Best Practices for Project Procurement
Lesson 14: Service Procurement
14.0 Deep Dive into Service Procurement
14.1 Defining Services and Service Items
14.2 Service Contracts and Agreements
14.3 Service Entry and Approval
14.4 Reporting on Service Spend
14.5 Troubleshooting Service Procurement Issues
14.6 Integration with Project Management for Services
14.7 Using Service Templates
14.8 Resource Management for Services
14.9 Service Level Agreement (SLA) Tracking
14.10 Best Practices for Service Procurement
Module 3: Advanced Analytics & Reporting
Lesson 15: Procurement Analytics – Deep Dive
15.0 Introduction to Advanced Procurement Analytics
15.1 Key Procurement Metrics and KPIs
15.2 Using Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence (OTBI)
15.3 Creating Custom Reports and Dashboards
15.4 Analyzing Spend Data for Opportunities
15.5 Supplier Performance Reporting
15.6 Contract Compliance Reporting
15.7 Requisition to Pay Cycle Analysis
15.8 Troubleshooting Reporting Issues
15.9 Using Data Visualization Tools
15.10 Integrating with External Reporting Tools
Lesson 16: Spend Classification & Analysis
16.0 Mastering Spend Classification Techniques
16.1 Defining Spend Categories and Hierarchies
16.2 Automated Spend Classification Rules
16.3 Manual Spend Classification and Validation
16.4 Analyzing Spend by Supplier, Category, and Business Unit
16.5 Identifying Savings Opportunities through Spend Analysis
16.6 Reporting on Spend Classification Accuracy
16.7 Troubleshooting Spend Classification Issues
16.8 Using External Data for Spend Enrichment
16.9 Integrating with Data Warehousing Solutions
16.10 Best Practices for Spend Analysis
Lesson 17: Supplier Performance Analytics
17.0 Deep Dive into Supplier Performance Measurement
17.1 Defining Supplier Performance Criteria
17.2 Collecting and Analyzing Supplier Performance Data
17.3 Creating Supplier Scorecards
17.4 Reporting on Supplier Performance Trends
17.5 Identifying High and Low Performing Suppliers
17.6 Using Supplier Performance for Sourcing Decisions
17.7 Troubleshooting Supplier Performance Reporting
17.8 Integrating with Supplier Qualification Data
17.9 Using Supplier Collaboration for Performance Improvement
17.10 Best Practices for Supplier Performance Management
Lesson 18: Contract Compliance Reporting
18.0 Mastering Contract Compliance Tracking
18.1 Defining Contract Compliance Metrics
18.2 Tracking Contract Expirations and Renewals
18.3 Monitoring Contract Spend Against Limits
18.4 Reporting on Contract Compliance Status
18.5 Identifying Non-Compliant Spend
18.6 Using Contract Compliance for Risk Management
18.7 Troubleshooting Contract Compliance Reporting
18.8 Integrating with Audit Trails
18.9 Using Alerts for Contract Expirations
18.10 Best Practices for Contract Compliance
Module 4: Advanced Integrations & Extensions
Lesson 19: Inbound Integrations – Deep Dive
19.0 Introduction to Inbound Integration Methods
19.1 Using File-Based Data Import (FBDI) for Procurement Objects
19.2 Web Services and REST APIs for Inbound Data
19.3 Integrating with External Systems for Requisition Import
19.4 Integrating with External Systems for Purchase Order Import
19.5 Integrating with External Systems for Supplier Import
19.6 Error Handling and Monitoring for Inbound Integrations
19.7 Troubleshooting Inbound Integration Issues
19.8 Security Considerations for Inbound Integrations
19.9 Performance Optimization for Inbound Integrations
19.10 Best Practices for Designing Inbound Integrations
Lesson 20: Outbound Integrations – Deep Dive
20.0 Introduction to Outbound Integration Methods
20.1 Using Business Intelligence Publisher (BIP) for Outbound Data
20.2 Web Services and REST APIs for Outbound Data
20.3 Integrating with External Systems for PO Export
20.4 Integrating with External Systems for Invoice Export
20.5 Integrating with External Systems for Supplier Export
20.6 Error Handling and Monitoring for Outbound Integrations
20.7 Troubleshooting Outbound Integration Issues
20.8 Security Considerations for Outbound Integrations
20.9 Performance Optimization for Outbound Integrations
20.10 Best Practices for Designing Outbound Integrations
Lesson 21: Integration with Financials Cloud
21.0 Deep Dive into Procurement and Financials Integration
21.1 Understanding the Chart of Accounts and Accounting Rules
21.2 Budgetary Control Configuration
21.3 Invoice Matching and Payment Processing
21.4 Asset Management Integration
21.5 Reporting on Procurement and Financials Data
21.6 Troubleshooting Integration Issues
2.17 Using Journals and Accounting Entries
21.8 Best Practices for Financial Integration
21.9 Handling Intercompany Transactions
21.10 Impact of Procurement on Financial Reporting
Lesson 22: Integration with Supply Chain Management Cloud
22.0 Deep Dive into Procurement and SCM Integration
22.1 Inventory Management Integration
22.2 Order Management Integration
22.3 Manufacturing Integration
22.4 Logistics and Transportation Integration
22.5 Reporting on Integrated Processes
22.6 Troubleshooting Integration Issues
22.7 Using Planning and Sourcing Integration
22.8 Best Practices for SCM Integration
22.9 Handling Drop Ship and Back-to-Back Orders
22.10 Impact of Procurement on Supply Chain Performance
Lesson 23: Integration with Human Resources Cloud
23.0 Deep Dive into Procurement and HR Integration
23.1 Employee Data Synchronization
23.2 Approval Workflow Integration
23.3 Expense Management Integration
23.4 Contingent Worker Procurement
23.5 Reporting on Employee-Related Procurement Spend
23.6 Troubleshooting Integration Issues
23.7 Using HR Data for Role-Based Access
23.8 Best Practices for HR Integration
23.9 Handling Terminated Employee Access
23.10 Impact of HR on Procurement Workflows
Lesson 24: Customizations & Extensions
24.0 Introduction to Customization and Extension Options
24.1 Using Application Composer for UI Customizations
24.2 Extending Business Objects
24.3 Creating Custom Fields and Objects
24.4 Using Groovy Scripting for Business Logic
24.5 Creating Custom Reports and Analytics
24.6 Troubleshooting Customization Issues
24.7 Best Practices for Customization
24.8 Impact of Customizations on Upgrades
24.9 Using Visual Builder Cloud Service (VBCS) for Extensions
24.10 Managing Customization Lifecycle
Module 5: Advanced Configuration & Optimization
Lesson 25: Approval Management – Advanced Rules
25.0 Mastering Advanced Approval Rules Configuration
25.1 Using Approval Groups and Hierarchies
25.2 Configuring Parallel and Serial Approvals
25.3 Using Conditions and Attributes for Rule Definition
25.4 Escalation and Delegation Rules
25.5 Integration with Oracle BPM Suite
25.6 Reporting on Approval Performance
25.7 Troubleshooting Approval Workflow Issues
25.8 Best Practices for Approval Rule Design
25.9 Using Notifications and Reminders
25.10 Impact of Approval Rules on Cycle Times
Lesson 26: Taxation Configuration – Deep Dive
26.0 Understanding Advanced Taxation in Procurement
26.1 Configuring Tax Regimes and Rates
26.2 Tax Rules and Exceptions
26.3 Integration with Tax Calculation Engines
26.4 Reporting on Tax Amounts and Exceptions
26.5 Troubleshooting Tax Calculation Issues
26.6 Using Tax Classifications
26.7 Best Practices for Tax Configuration
26.8 Impact of Tax on Invoice Matching
26.9 Handling Withholding Tax
26.10 International Tax Considerations
Lesson 27: Accounting Configuration – Advanced Rules
27.0 Mastering Advanced Accounting Rules
27.1 Defining Account Derivation Rules
27.2 Using Subledger Accounting (SLA)
27.3 Account Mapping and Reconciliation
27.4 Reporting on Accounting Entries
27.5 Troubleshooting Accounting Issues
27.6 Using Journal Entries
27.7 Best Practices for Accounting Configuration
27.8 Impact of Accounting on Financial Reporting
27.9 Handling Accruals and Prepayments
27.10 Multi-Currency Accounting
Lesson 28: Budgetary Control – Advanced Setup
28.0 Deep Dive into Budgetary Control
28.1 Configuring Control Budgets
28.2 Defining Budgetary Control Rules
28.3 Using Funds Reservation and Encumbrance Accounting
28.4 Reporting on Budgetary Control
28.5 Troubleshooting Budgetary Control Issues
28.6 Integration with Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS)
28.7 Best Practices for Budgetary Control
28.8 Impact of Budgetary Control on Procurement Processes
28.9 Handling Budget Overrides
28.10 Using Budget Alerts and Notifications
Lesson 29: Profile Options & Their Impact
29.0 Understanding the Role of Profile Options
29.1 Key Procurement Profile Options
29.2 Configuring Profile Option Values
29.3 Impact of Profile Options on System Behavior
29.4 Reporting on Profile Option Settings
29.5 Troubleshooting Issues Related to Profile Options
29.6 Best Practices for Managing Profile Options
29.7 Using Profile Options for Customization
29.8 Security Considerations for Profile Options
29.9 Auditing Profile Option Changes
29.10 Understanding Profile Option Hierarchies
Lesson 30: Advanced Data Migration Strategies
30.0 Mastering Data Migration for Procurement
30.1 Data Cleansing and Transformation
30.2 Using FBDI for Large Data Volumes
30.3 Data Validation and Reconciliation
30.4 Migration of Historical Data
30.5 Reporting on Data Migration Progress
30.6 Troubleshooting Data Migration Issues
30.7 Best Practices for Data Migration
30.8 Using Migration Tools and Accelerators
30.9 Performance Optimization for Data Migration
30.10 Post-Migration Validation and Auditing
Lesson 31: Performance Tuning & Optimization
31.0 Identifying Performance Bottlenecks
31.1 Optimizing Configuration Settings
31.2 Analyzing System Performance Metrics
31.3 Using Diagnostic Tools
31.4 Database Performance Considerations
31.5 Reporting on System Performance
31.6 Troubleshooting Performance Issues
31.7 Best Practices for Performance Optimization
31.8 Impact of Integrations on Performance
31.9 Monitoring System Health
31.10 Using Caching and Other Optimization Techniques
Module 6: Advanced Scenarios & Best Practices
Lesson 32: Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
32.0 Deep Dive into Strategic Sourcing Processes
32.1 Defining Sourcing Strategies
32.2 Category Management Best Practices
32.3 Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Integration
32.4 Reporting on Strategic Sourcing Performance
32.5 Identifying Savings Opportunities
32.6 Using Sourcing Events for Strategic Initiatives
32.7 Best Practices for Category Management
32.8 Impact of Strategic Sourcing on Supplier Relationships
32.9 Using Market Intelligence
32.10 Collaboration with Stakeholders
Lesson 33: Risk Management in Procurement
33.0 Understanding Procurement Risks
33.1 Identifying and Assessing Supplier Risks
33.2 Mitigating Supply Chain Risks
33.3 Contract Risk Management
33.4 Reporting on Procurement Risks
33.5 Using Risk Assessment Tools
33.6 Best Practices for Risk Management
33.7 Impact of Risk on Supplier Selection
33.8 Using Insurance and Guarantees
33.9 Business Continuity Planning
33.10 Compliance and Regulatory Risks
Lesson 34: Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
34.0 Understanding Compliance in Procurement
34.1 Configuring Compliance Rules
34.2 Tracking Regulatory Requirements
34.3 Reporting on Compliance Status
34.4 Troubleshooting Compliance Issues
34.5 Integration with Compliance Management Systems
34.6 Best Practices for Compliance
34.7 Impact of Regulations on Procurement Processes
34.8 Using Audit Trails for Compliance
34.9 Handling Export Controls
34.10 Data Privacy and Security Regulations
Lesson 35: Advanced Reporting & Dashboards
35.0 Mastering Advanced Reporting Techniques
35.1 Creating Complex Reports with Multiple Data Sources
35.2 Using Advanced Filters and Parameters
35.3 Designing Interactive Dashboards
35.4 Analyzing Data for Strategic Insights
35.5 Reporting on Customizations and Extensions
35.6 Troubleshooting Complex Reports
35.7 Best Practices for Report Design
35.8 Using Data Visualization Tools
35.9 Integrating with External Business Intelligence Tools
35.10 Sharing and Scheduling Reports
Lesson 36: User Experience (UX) Optimization
36.0 Improving the Procurement User Experience
36.1 Customizing the User Interface
36.2 Streamlining Procurement Processes
36.3 Using Guided Processes
36.4 Mobile Procurement Optimization
36.5 Reporting on User Adoption and Satisfaction
36.6 Troubleshooting UX Issues
36.7 Best Practices for UX Design
36.8 Impact of UX on User Productivity
36.9 Using User Feedback for Improvements
36.10 Accessibility Considerations
Lesson 37: Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
37.0 Planning for Disaster Recovery
37.1 Understanding Oracle Cloud DR Capabilities
37.2 Configuring for Business Continuity
37.3 Testing DR and BC Plans
37.4 Reporting on DR and BC Readiness
37.5 Troubleshooting DR and BC Issues
37.6 Best Practices for DR and BC
37.7 Impact of DR and BC on Procurement Operations
37.8 Communication During Disasters
37.9 Data Backup and Recovery
37.10 Using Redundancy and Failover
Lesson 38: Upgrades & Patching Strategies
38.0 Understanding Oracle Cloud Upgrade Cycles
38.1 Planning for Upgrades
38.2 Testing Upgrades in Test Environments
38.3 Managing Customizations During Upgrades
38.4 Reporting on Upgrade Readiness
38.5 Troubleshooting Upgrade Issues
38.6 Best Practices for Upgrades
38.7 Impact of Upgrades on Integrations
38.8 Using Patching Strategies
38.9 Regression Testing
38.10 Staying Informed About New Features
Lesson 39: Future Trends in Procurement Cloud
39.0 Exploring Emerging Technologies
39.1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Procurement
39.2 Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency
39.3 Internet of Things (IoT) in Procurement
39.4 Predictive Analytics for Procurement
39.5 Reporting on Future Trends
39.6 Staying Ahead of the Curve
39.7 Impact of Future Trends on Procurement Processes
39.8 Evaluating New Features and Capabilities
39.9 Collaboration with Oracle Product Development
39.10 Continuous Learning and Development
Lesson 40: Course Review & Certification Preparation
40.0 Comprehensive Course Review
40.1 Key Takeaways from Each Module
40.2 Practice Questions and Scenarios
40.3 Certification Exam Structure and Tips
40.4 Review of Advanced Concepts
40.5 Q&A Session
40.6 Next Steps for Continued Learning
40.7 Resources for Certification Preparation
40.8 Building Your Oracle Procurement Cloud Expertise
40.9 Real-World Application of Learned Skills
40.10 Final Assessment and Course Wrap-up
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