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Becoming a Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate

By : Juan Bravo Vargas, Mariano Martínez Melo
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Book Image

Becoming a Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate

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By: Juan Bravo Vargas, Mariano Martínez Melo

Overview of this book

Meeting delivery commitments has become increasingly challenging due to evolving demands and fluctuating material availability. As a result, establishing robust systems and processes that can adapt to this dynamic environment has become a necessity. With Becoming a Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate, you’ll understand how to initiate and implement effective supply chain management processes. This book begins with an overview of the processes and modules within Dynamics 365 and then delves into real-life case studies involving procurement, sales, and quality assurance. You’ll explore more advanced tools and core processes, such as warehouse and transportation management, which allows you to define storage flows and shipping controls. You’ll also learn about the various tools available to define solutions and discover how to work within the Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management platform. The last set of chapters will take you through the planning techniques and considerations to schedule and control all supply process flows seamlessly. By the end of this book, you’ll not only be well-prepared to obtain your certification as a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate but also be equipped to solidify your expertise and pursue exciting career opportunities.
Table of Contents (14 chapters)

Getting Started with Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management

The pace of the world today is vastly different from what it was 5 or 10 years ago, and even more so compared to the last century. Companies’ and customers’ demands have shifted toward agile solutions, and we now live in a fully connected world. Companies require the same connectivity and agility to keep up with these changes and ensure smooth operations.

Supply Chain Management (SCM) in Dynamics 365 encompasses much more than planning and logistics. It offers a unified platform for business intelligence, incorporating advanced predictive analysis, artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to optimize performance, quality, and profits across all aspects of the supply chain – from planning and production to warehousing and transportation management.

In this chapter, we will cover the following main topics:

  • Overview of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
  • Applications...