Category: Microsoft Dynamics Manufacturing

As businesses embrace digital transformation, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365) has become a go-to platform for streamlining enterprise processes. One of the most impactful enhancements to D365 is the integration of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) with Artificial Intelligence (AI). This powerful combination enables organizations to automate document exchange and supercharge their ERP operations with smart analytics and decision-making. Let’s explore the key benefits and challenges of integrating AI-powered...

In the fast-paced electronics industry, where component lead times are long, supplier networks are global, and market demand can shift rapidly, gaining visibility into inbound supply chains is essential. Electronics companies must ensure that materials arrive on time and in full — without exception. Delays or blind spots can cascade across production schedules and impact customer commitments. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365) supports this need through Inbound Tracking,...

In PowerApps, components are reusable building blocks that help creators make custom controls for use within a single app or across multiple apps. Components allow for more efficient app development by reducing repetitive efforts, enhancing performance, and ensuring consistency in design. They also enable collaboration among users and help standardize the app look and feel within organizations that use Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or Business Central. Components are particularly useful...

The Dataverse for Power Platform is a powerful data platform that provides a unified and secure environment for managing and storing business data. When working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Business Central or CE, Dataverse allows businesses to integrate and manage data from various sources, ensuring smooth workflows, validations and streamlined app development. One of the key benefits of Dataverse is its ability to integrate data from multiple sources into...

The automotive industry relies heavily on precise coordination between production facilities, supplier networks, and capital-intensive assets. From manufacturing lines and tooling equipment to testing machinery and vehicle fleets, fixed assets represent a significant portion of total investment. Ensuring these assets are properly tracked, depreciated, and maintained is critical to operational continuity and financial reporting. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance enables automotive companies to seamlessly integrate Fixed Assets with Accounts Payable, creating...

For businesses that rely heavily on B2B sales, managing customer credit limits, terms, and risk factors is an essential process. With the advanced credit management functionality built into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management (D365), organizations can create intelligent rules, automate decisions, and protect revenue—while still supporting customer relationships. In this blog, we’ll explore the most practical use cases for implementing credit management in D365. We’ll also walk...

Balancing availability and inventory costs is an ongoing challenge for medical device manufacturers. Long component lead times, regulatory quality holds, and fluctuating demand make it difficult to maintain high service levels without overstocking. This is particularly critical in the healthcare supply chain, where supply disruptions can impact patient care. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management offers a demand-driven approach to this problem through its compliance with Demand Driven Material Requirements...

Efficient warehouse execution is critical for wholesale distributors balancing high-volume orders, tight delivery windows, and complex inventory profiles. With ever-growing SKU counts, multi-location logistics, and increasing pressure on fulfillment timelines, distributors must ensure that warehouse operations are not only digitized but also configured to align precisely with their workflows. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365) provides robust warehouse execution capabilities, including Release to Warehouse (RTW) and Work Configuration. These...

Conditional sales tax is an important functionality in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance (D365) that helps businesses recognize and report sales tax only when payment is received—not when the invoice is generated. This structure supports flexible payment arrangements, aligns with regulatory requirements in many regions, and enhances both financial accuracy and cash flow control. In this blog, we’ll walk through what the feature is, when to use it, how it works...

For organizations leveraging Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365), inventory costing is more than just a configuration—it’s a strategic decision with lasting financial implications. As businesses grow, shift operating models, or strive to improve margin visibility, the need to evaluate or even change costing methods becomes a natural part of the digital transformation journey. But is changing your costing method worth it? What can you expect when doing so...