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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)

Tips and tricks

I would like to take this opportunity to recommend some real-world tips and tricks when working with planning optimization. These are from my own experience:

Start small and evolve your parameterization.

This is a key tip when working with this module. Start simple: define one coverage group, and then iterate and increment your parameters, for example, by adding another coverage code with a different type, or adding freezing times and working with more complex scenarios. This will help you understand what the MRP engine is calculating and how it is doing it. By doing this, you can compare expected results with real results.

  1. Don’t forget about dates.

    It is essential to plan quantities first and understand how many units the MRP is ordering to supply, but it is vital to have them on the proper dates. Make sure that lead times are correct and in place when working with master planning. Don’t forget to add handling times as safety margins.

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