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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)

Summary

In this chapter, we covered the steps in configuring a TMS module, enabling a company to manage its shipping operations efficiently.

We started by defining rating parameters to ensure precise rate calculation. Then, we explored route planning via both static and dynamic routing methods, such as simple rate shop, multi-segment route, and hub consolidation. Finally, we discussed the freight reconciliation process, which verifies that carrier invoicing matches route execution.

With the knowledge you’ve gained from this chapter, you will be able to set up and execute inbound and outbound transportation processes, rate and route load internally and for carriers, and work with advanced TMS processes such as multi-segment routes and hub consolidation.

In the following chapter, we’re going to start reviewing the master planning module and dive into how companies plan their item requirements and ensure they receive, stock, and process them on the planned dates...