Category: Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management's (D365) demand planning feature, which is not to get mixed up with demand forecasting, is poised to revolutionize supply chain management (you can however, read more about demand forecasting here). This innovation will transform how modern supply chains operate. In the current competitive business environment, where challenges are constantly evolving, the shift to intelligent demand planning is no longer optional but essential for businesses...

In the dynamic world of business operations, organizations frequently turn to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365) as a reliable tool to optimize their processes. Recently, Microsoft launched Copilot which is designed to enhance the user experience significantly. In this 3-part series we are exploring Copilot capabilities for D365. This is part 3 out of 3. Read part 1 here, and part 2 here. Exploring Copilot’s In-App Help and...

Have you encountered this scenario before? Imagine a sudden spike in demand for your company's products. Demand Planning responds immediately, triggering automatic purchase orders to vendors. However, some vendors fail to fulfill their commitments despite the updated orders being underway. This is where Microsoft 365 Copilot in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365) becomes essential. If you missed the first blog, read more about Copilot capabilities for D365 Supply Chain...

Eager to learn about Microsoft Copilot Capabilities for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management? Welcome to part 1 of 3. Microsoft and OpenAI have teamed up to make “Copilot,” the AI assistant created to support users in the Microsoft ecosystem. It provides professionals the ability to bring generative AI into their everyday workflows. Copilot is a brand-new feature that has just been released globally. This blog will explore some Copilot...

Reading the title of this blog might be initially confusing. How could you amortize prepaid expenses through a module that is focused on billing customers? It is true that the main function of subscription billing is to support additional functionality when billing customers. There is the recurring contract billing functionality that can be used to configure a billing schedule for your customers. Also, in accordance with ASC 606, the multiple...

Creating a new main account is a common periodic process for accounting users of D365 for Finance. It is typical in many D365 for Finance environments that a new main account is created within a shared chart of accounts for ease of maintenance and reporting. In previous versions, like AX 2012, you were able to add alternative configurations and settings for each main account per legal entity via the legal...

Does your business have limited inventory that needs to be reserved for channels or customers without having specific orders placed? If so, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management's Inventory Visibility/Allocation functionality is here to help. Let’s start with an overview of what Microsoft’s Inventory Visibility is. Microsoft’s Inventory Visibility is a cloud-based software solution that enables organizations to have a total view of their inventory across multiple systems and warehouses....

In today’s fast paced business environment, efficiency is key. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management (D365) understands this and has introduced a powerful feature to help users streamline their business processes – Personalized Workspaces. These workspaces can be personalized to individual roles and tasks, offering a customized and efficient way to interact with D365 modules. As you may know, Workspaces are user centric dashboards within the D365 environment....

Finance teams face many data-related and tool-based difficulties, which affect their efficiency, precision, and capacity to create strategies.  They often deal with obsolete data coupled with outdated tools, forcing them into tedious routines to collect the data and extract into real insights. When it's time to analyze the compiled data, the tools at their disposal either demand a deep understanding of data science or are overly simplistic and inflexible. Outdated...

In today's dynamic business landscape, it is necessary to seamlessly integrate operations, anticipate demand, and collaborate efficiently with partners. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management offers a suite of functionalities that streamline supply chain processes and elevate them to new heights. You might be surprised by some of the powerful features Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management houses. Let's delve into eight features of this robust platform.   8 Features...