Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management CFQ7TTC0LH31-1

Modern companies need a logistics and supply network that is reliable and resilient to shocks. In order to run a tight ship, you need end-to-end visibility of the supply chain, reduce asset downtime, and have data that is easily available to help you accurately predict demand and ensure timely delivery of products.

With Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, a specialized ERP for supply chain management, you can do all of the above and more. The solution is uniquely composable to suit the needs of different industries and scalable to meet the challenges of different workloads. At its core, the application helps you build a customer-centric supply chain that gives you insights on ordering, transport, and final delivery.

With this supply chain management software, not only will you be able to track all orders but also get visibility on unit numbers, pricing, delivery, and payment information. Once the orders are placed, you can monitor quality checks, and picking cycles, and find the most cost-effective delivery routes. You also have access to real-time inventory status in your warehouses and in partner organizations like retailers, which will help you stock your distribution centers with the right mix of products in the right quantities. Further, you can manage containers, loads, vehicles, and routes to optimize deliveries to reduce costs and improve profit margins.

 Benefits

• Ensuring consistency in your product quality by quickly identifying and resolving problems
• Speeding up innovation and responding to changing client needs faster
• Predicting demand using AI to plan production and supply in real-time
• Optimizing supply chain logistics, stock, warehousing, and material sourcing needs
• Implementing state-of-the-art processes with automation, predictive analytics, IoT, AI, and mixed reality
• Reducing cost and achieving operational excellence by improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and prolonging asset life
• Improving your planning efficiency with real-time insights on production, distribution, and integrated warehouse management system

Product Features

Inventory Management

• Real-time inventory tracking
• Multi-warehouse management
• Lot and serial number tracking
• Demand forecasting

Order Management

• Automated order processing
• Order promising and allocation
• Backorder management
• Return order management

Warehouse Management

• Advanced warehouse layout planning
• Mobile warehouse management
• Wave picking and packing
• Containerization and pallet management

Transportation Management

• Carrier integration
• Rate and route optimization
• Freight reconciliation
• Electronic Bill of Lading (eBOL) and Proof of Delivery (POD)

Production Planning

• Master planning and scheduling
• Material requirements planning (MRP)
• Production order management
• Machine and resource scheduling

Quality Management

• Quality control and management
• Non-conformance reporting
• Corrective actions management
• Vendor and supplier quality monitoring

Asset Management

• Asset lifecycle management
• Preventive maintenance scheduling
• Equipment downtime analysis
• Maintenance request management

Cost Management

• Cost accounting and analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Indirect cost allocation
• Cost variance analysis
• Supply Chain Insights
• Supply chain visibility and analytics
• AI-driven insights for demand forecasting
• Inventory and logistics performance dashboards

Supplier performance management

• Integration and Extensibility
• Seamless integration with other Dynamics 365 applications
• Extensibility through Power Platform and Azure
• API support for custom integrations
• Third-party logistics (3PL) integration capabilities

Product Information Management

• Centralized product data management
• Product lifecycle management (PLM)
• Product variant and configuration management
• Cross-channel product information synchronization

Procurement and Sourcing

• Vendor management and collaboration
• Purchase requisition and order management
• Procurement policies and approval workflows
• Supplier evaluation and performance tracking

Sales and Marketing

• Sales order management and processing
• Pricing and discount management
• Sales agreement contracts
• Customer relationship management integration

Project Management

• Project planning and scheduling
• Budget and cost tracking
• Resource management
• Time and expense tracking against projects

Environmental Sustainability

• Carbon footprint tracking
• Waste management tracking
• Sustainable sourcing and procurement
• Environmental impact reporting and analytics

Compliance and Governance

• Regulatory compliance management
• Audit trails and reporting
• Data security and access controls
• Compliance reporting and risk management

Customer Service

• Service order management
• Warranty and service agreement management
• Service scheduling and dispatch
• Customer service portal integration
• Business Intelligence and Reporting
• Embedded Power BI for real-time analytics
• Custom report creation and dashboards
• Data export and integration with external BI tools
• AI-driven insights and recommendations

Inventory and Supply Chain Optimization

• Safety stock and reorder point calculation
• Cross-docking and flow-through distribution
• Inventory optimization algorithms
• Supply chain network design and optimization

Global Trade and Logistics

• Multi-currency and multi-language support
• International trade compliance
• Customs and import/export management
• Global logistics and shipping strategies