Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 – Purposely Built for Manufacturing Organizations

Posted on: September 26, 2012 | By: SuperUser Account | Microsoft Dynamics AX/365

It would be incredibly difficult to review all the capabilities for manufacturers built into Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 in a short blog but I can provide a high-level overview. Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 can help manufacturers meet the challenges they face and efficiently manage their unique set of manufacturing models across multiple sites and geographies. I’ll start by briefly noting the familiar user experience that fosters adoption and use, the robust set of tools that helps streamline workflow and business processes, and the pervasive interoperability that helps you optimize your investment in other Microsoft products and technologies. It’s also important to remember the global network of knowledgeable local business partners who can provide you with localized service tailored to your specific needs—from solution selection, to planning and design, to customization and configuration, to implementation, training, and ongoing support. This means you can get world-class business solutions from professionals who understand how your manufacturing business works.

With that said, let’s look at some of the key manufacturing capabilities built into Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.

The following General Business Processes are utilized by all corporations independent of their business focus. They provide the corporate infrastructure needed to operate in a modern competitive business environment. These include:

Financial Management which includes:

  • General ledger
  • Accounts receivable and payable
  • Bank management
  • Budgetary controls
  • Shared support services
  • Compliance management

Human capital management which includes:

  • Organization and workforce management
  • Recruiting and selection
  • Development, training and performance
  • Skill mapping
  • Employee self-service portal

Business intelligence and reporting which includes:

  • Standard, ad-hoc, and analytical reports with Microsoft SQL Reporting Services
  • Role tailored, pre-defined, multi-dimensional data cubes
  • Dashboard views of KPI’s

The following Key Manufacturing Business Processes are purposely built to provide manufacturers with the tools needed to run their discrete, process, or hybrid manufacturing operations. These include:

Procurement and sourcing which includes:

  • Direct and indirect procurement
  • Purchase requisitions
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Vendor self-service portal

Manufacturing which includes:

  • Material and capacity planning
  • Resource management
  • Job scheduling and sequencing
  • Product configuration
  • Shop floor management

Distribution which includes:

  • Inventory management
  • Multi-site warehouse management
  • Order handling with trade agreements
  • Order promising
  • Distribution planning
  • Quality management

Sales and marketing which includes:

  • Sales force and marketing automation
  • Lead and opportunity management
  • Telemarketing and telesales
  • Sales management
  • Microsoft Dynamics CRM connector

Service management which includes:

  • Service orders and contracts
  • Service calls and dispatching
  • Repair management
  • Service subscription

For additional information please feel free to reach out to us at info@loganconsulting.com or (312) 345-8817.

All the best!

Logan Consulting
www.loganconsulting.com



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