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Procurement setup and usage

Vendors, purchase orders, GRN receiving, inventory, and vendor bills.

This operations guide covers school transport software for K-12 day schools. Whether you are evaluating cloud school management software or configuring Schoolyi after go-live, you will find practical steps for school bus tracking app, library management software - written for administrators and staff, not developers.

Last updated July 24, 2026

Setup workflow

  1. Create vendors at /vendors with contact and GST.
  2. Create vendor user for portal access if they submit bills online.
  3. Define inventory items at /inventory for stock tracking.

Usage workflow

  1. Purchasing: create PO at /procurement → send to vendor.
  2. Vendor: view PO at /vendor-portal; submit bill at /finance/vendor-bills.
  3. Receiving: open GRN on the PO - enter quantities received; updates inventory; print GRN from PO detail.
  4. Finance: three-way match PO + GRN + invoice → approve payment.

Common questions

Quick answers in plain language.

What is school transport software?+

Vendors, purchase orders, GRN receiving, inventory, and vendor bills. This is a core topic in Operations on Schoolyi.

How do I set up procurement setup and usage in school management software?+

Follow the steps in this guide during library, transport, inventory, and procurement. Start with getting-started docs if you are new to Schoolyi, then apply the workflows here for your school year.

How does Schoolyi handle procurement workflows?+

Vendors, purchase orders, GRN receiving, inventory, and vendor bills.

Is there a school transport software guide for school administrators?+

Yes. This article is part of the public Operations documentation at /docs - written for administrators, operators, and IT teams.

Who manages procurement setup and usage at a typical K-12 school?+

Usually operations and front-office staff responsible for school transport software. Teachers and finance may have scoped access depending on your role configuration.

Does Schoolyi support school bus tracking app?+

Yes. Schoolyi is a cloud school management system (SMS) with connected modules on one student roster and academic calendar. See related guides below or contact us for a demo focused on school transport software.

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