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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)

Intercompany trading

Intercompany trading often becomes necessary in the complex landscape of global businesses. Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management recognizes this and offers robust capabilities to streamline and manage intercompany trade.

Organizations frequently act as a supplier or customers across different business units. For instance, a multinational organization might have several manufacturing entities that supply materials to its distribution entities within the same organization.

Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management provides tools for intercompany planning, allowing businesses to integrate downstream intercompany demand into their demand forecasts. This integration ensures that inventory, capacity information, and other essential data are shared across companies, facilitating effective intercompany planning and operations.

When we talk about intercompany, Dynamics 365 supply chain management offers several integration points:

  • Intercompany demand forecasting...