All businesses require an ERP solution that helps them maintain a unified data source, backed by business intelligence, to improve overall productivity, achieve strategic goals, and accelerate real-time responses to customer demands.
Build a more resilient business with a unified view of your inventory, warehouse, manufacturing, service, and logistics data. Predictive analysis turns that data into insights, supporting better decision-making.
D365 Supply Chain Management encompasses functionalities that streamline processes and accelerate overall business productivity and operational accuracy.
The Benefits of Implementing Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
1. Better Collaboration
Organizations require the free flow of information within internal teams. Automating what gets shared across the supply chain helps teams stay connected. It removes bottlenecks and enables seamless, end-to-end information sharing.
2. Better Quality Control
When companies have control over their direct suppliers, both parties benefit from improved service quality. Product guidelines help suppliers comply with the organization’s quality requirements.
3. Higher Efficiency
Real-time data on raw material availability or manufacturing delays keeps companies informed at all times. Having alternate plans in case of supply shortage and sourcing materials from backup suppliers helps companies take timely action to prevent supply chain delays.
4. Stay Up-to-Date with Customer Demand
When customer demands increase, retailers often end up ordering slightly more than the predicted purchase rate. This happens especially when demand is expected to surge at any time. This is commonly known as the bullwhip effect, a result of communication delays when supply and demand change quickly. When supply chain leaders have access to real-time information, they can more accurately predict demand.
5. Shipping Optimization
Shipping optimization is a top priority for supply chain managers. They focus on finding the most effective shipping method for packages of varying sizes. This lowers shipping costs and speeds up delivery.
6. Reduced Overhead Costs
Accurate demand prediction helps companies avoid the overhead costs associated with storage and slow-moving inventory. This creates more room for revenue-producing inventory.
7. Improved Cash Flow
Fewer supply chain discrepancies help companies make smarter choices with partners. It becomes easier to predict and respond to customer demand. Working with reliable suppliers also improves cash flow through faster invoicing.
8. Risk Management Through Analysis
Detailed supply chain analysis helps uncover potential risks before they become serious problems. Analyzing threats helps organizations take the right steps when challenges arise.
> Key Result: One distribution company implemented Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and achieved end-to-end supply chain visibility, optimized warehouse operations, and improved demand forecasting accuracy. They reduced inventory costs by 25% and increased on-time delivery rates to 98%.
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Game-Changing Capabilities of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management includes three core capability areas.
Real-Time Visibility
- Connected factories with IoT technology
- Integrated warehouse systems
- Strong supplier management
Agile Planning
- AI-driven demand forecasting
- Optimized planning
- Priority-based planning using real-time data
Business Continuity
- Automatic warehouse management
- Mixed reality
- Edge manufacturing and warehousing
Deployment Options for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
D365 Supply Chain Management is built around a cloud-first approach. It can also be deployed on-premises if your business prefers to keep using legacy ERP systems.
Cloud Deployment
Cloud deployment lets businesses easily scale up or down as demands change. Data is stored in secure Microsoft-managed data centers. Teams can access the system from anywhere, at any time, and on any mobile device.
On-Premise Deployment
On-premise deployment lets businesses use their existing hardware and infrastructure to meet compliance needs.
However, there is a trade-off. Employees in an on-premise setting cannot work from different locations or time zones. They must be in a single physical workplace to operate effectively.
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Stay One Step Ahead with LevelShift
LevelShift is a Microsoft partner with a team of highly experienced professionals who have helped many companies across all industries with their Dynamics 365 services and digital transformation. We are ready to produce exceptional outcomes for your business.
Our on-demand services include:
- Implementation and upgrades
- Consultation and support
We use a pay-as-you-use model. Clients only pay for the services they use; no traditional subscription required.
Reach out to one of our experts for more information about Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management or our complementary services.
