Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 is purpose built for manufacturers and offers vertically focused features to unleash the power of global manufacturing

Lean concepts can and should apply to ERP implementations as easily as they apply to business and manufacturing processes. Logan Consulting recommends an approach that identifies and eliminates waste throughout the implementation process. With feature rich enterprise applications such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, it is important to ensure that the chosen functionality to implement is suporting an efficient and lean process and not creating waste on its own. This is the responsibillity of your implementation team and chosen professional services partner.

The upcoming release of Dynamics AX 2012 will offer enhanced functionality across all verticals. This blog entry will focus on the Manufacturing sector with other verticals and sectors addressed in upcoming publications.

At Convergence 2011 we had the opportunity to get an in depth view of Microsoft Dynamics 2012 and the functionality, interoperability and interface are impressive and compelling. This release places Dynamics AX at the forefront of ERP applications.

Today’s sales driven industrial manufacturers often need the ability to quote configured products or solutions with a reliable understanding of cost and ability to build.  Historically, “configurator” solutions have provided some of this capability, but have failed to deliver at the manufacturing floor.  Now, more sales organizations want to accurately quote using an iPad or other such tablet.  Building this capability is a costly venture.  Fortunately, “configurator” packages exist to satisfy these needs.