Category: Microsoft Dynamics Manufacturing

A data entity acts as a simplified representation of complex database table structures. Consider a scenario where customer information is distributed across multiple normalized tables. In this scenario, a data entity offers a unified, de-normalized view, consolidating all customer-related data from various tables into a single, comprehensive row. This structure not only facilitates easier application development and integration but also shields the application code from potential changes in underlying table...

In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, the ability to swiftly adapt to last-minute changes in production orders is crucial. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management introduces new features to enhance this flexibility, catering to the evolving needs of manufacturers. This article explores these features and their impact on manufacturing operations. You can enable this feature in the feature management workspace if you're running version 10.0.38. Adapting to the Last-Minute Changes:...

This blog will guide you through using work pool IDs to filter warehouse work by production line in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365). In a rapid pace manufacturing environment, work lists can quickly become overwhelming to mobile device users. Thankfully, D365 offers flexible ways to create and manage work lists within their mobile device menu items.   We will explore the process of effectively sorting “pick and put”...

Business Performance Planning in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance will help companies expand and evolve. Strategic planning is an important tool for translating goals into actionable steps. Yet, this process can be intricate and time-consuming due to disconnected systems, overwhelming data volumes, and manual operations. These factors often result in inaccuracies, delays, and elevated total cost of ownership (TCO), hindering businesses at crucial times when seizing opportunities is key. A major...

When companies have expanded across the world, it's important that reporting currency is in one currency to make sure that it's easier to understand and follow financial documents. For example, Microsoft has offices all over the world with different functional currencies, however their headquarters are in Redmond, WA, therefore their reporting currency is in US Dollars. Financial reporting in Dynamics 365 Finance includes features that support complex currency reporting requirements....

Capacity load planning is an effective way for a company to reduce expenses because by optimizing capacity loads you can reduce fuel costs, improve deliver capacity, and ultimately increase profit margin. There are many factors to take into consideration in order to most efficiently plan out loads. Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Supply Chain Management can help simplify it for you. In the Asset Management module in D365, you are able...

Owning assets can take up significant capital for business owners, therefore leasing can lower upfront costs and free up cash for other financial needs of an expanding company. Building space, equipment, vehicles, and technology are all commonly leased assets. It can be advantageous to lease assets if you are looking to grow your company but can't afford them. Or, if the industry you are working in is constantly evolving and...

Functional locations are used to manage assets where actual assets are installed or set up. There are many uses of functional locations. Functional locations can be user-oriented and used to manage assets that have similar behavior. They can also be workflow-oriented or represent geographical locations or sites. A feature of functional locations includes functional location lifecycle states. Functional location lifecycle states define the states that a functional location can go...

A product lifecycle state declares the state of a product. This is important to keep track of the status that the product is currently in among the broader product lifecycle for your company. Product lifecycle states are defined by the user, typically a product manager or a product master data manager. Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Supply Chain Management has added this feature to ensure efficiency and simplicity in product information...

Procurement and sourcing covers all the steps from identifying a need for product and services through procuring the product, receipt, invoicing, and processing of payment with vendors. It plays a key role in business strategy, involves a number of workflows, and requires input or action from multiple departments. By digitizing and automating workflows through Dynamics 365 for Supply Chain Management, a company can increase productivity, eliminate repetitive work, and minimize...