Category: Microsoft Dynamics Manufacturing

In the food and beverage industry, precise demand management is a cornerstone of supply chain success. Whether it’s balancing perishability with production planning, managing seasonal peaks, or navigating volatile demand for packaged goods, manufacturers and distributors must rely on timely, accurate data to drive decisions. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365) empowers food and beverage companies with powerful tools for exporting, managing, and integrating forecast data. These capabilities not...

In today’s volatile global trade landscape, tariffs have become more than just a line item—they’re a strategic variable that impacts sourcing, pricing, and profitability. For businesses using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (D365), integrating tariff analysis into your operational workflows is not only possible—it’s essential. At Logan Consulting, we help organizations implement comprehensive tariff management strategies using our T.A.R.I.F.F. framework (Trade Analysis & Risk Identification for Freight), designed to...

Copilot for PowerApps will be a powerful feature to enhance the app-building experience by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to assist users in creating applications. Available within the Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot will help app creators by automating tasks and providing recommendations, allowing users to build custom applications more quickly with less effort. This feature is especially beneficial for businesses that rely on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and Business Central, as...

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...