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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

5 (1)
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)

Introduction to master planning

An MRP system or module works to determine the need for material requirements and the organization’s capacity to meet the company’s goals. By measuring the level of complexity, we can distinguish different types of master planning.

MRP works tightly with the manufacturing area and can calculate item requirements to meet demand-based production goals. MRP II has a broad scope that considers the market demands and makes plans based on the company’s departments’ requirements. It also considers procurement, sales, QA, and finance.

Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP) is another type of master planning that upgrades the MRP II type by considering dynamic demands and having stock buffers to ensure inventory despite market fluctuations.

All these types help companies assess the following information:

  • Production materials and resource capacities that are needed.
  • Materials that are currently available...