Quality Management with SAP.pdf The QM component is integrated in crucial phases of the procurement process. It supports the procurement activities by means of functions such as: · Vendor Evaluation · Vendor block · Vendor Release for requests for quotation and purchase orders · Assigning technical delivery terms and quality assurance agreements · Certificate processing · Status administration of the supply relationships · Incoming inspections · Goods receipt inspections If your company purchases materials from external vendors, you can implement the QM in Procurement (QM-PT-RP-PRC) component to support your procurement processes for quality assurance purposes. If you want to implement the QM in Procurement component, your company must also use the Purchasing (MM-PUR) component. If you require functions for processing goods movements, you must also install the Inventory Management (MM-IM) component.