Supply Chain Management
From accurate demand forecasting to optimized warehouse management.
Dynamics 365 Business Central (D365 BC) and Microsoft 365 offer a powerful, integrated solution to navigate challenges, providing real-time visibility, streamlining processes, and fostering collaboration across your supply chain.
Demand Forecasting and Planning
Sales Forecasting
Utilize D365 BC’s sales forecasting capabilities to predict future demand based on historical data, seasonal trends, and market insights.
Master Planning
Leverage the master planning functionality to generate production and purchase plans based on forecasted demand.
Inventory Optimization
Implement inventory optimization strategies to balance supply and demand, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.
Procurement and Vendor Management
Efficient procurement and strong vendor relationships are essential for a smooth supply chain. D365 BC streamlines these processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing.
Purchase Order Automation
Automate purchase order generation based on inventory levels and demand forecasts.
Vendor Performance Tracking
Monitor vendor performance based on key metrics, such as delivery time, quality, and pricing.
Contract Management
Manage vendor contracts and pricing agreements within D365 BC.
Supply Planning
Utilize supply planning to ensure that the correct materials are available at the correct time.
Warehouse and Inventory Management
Efficient warehouse and inventory management is crucial for minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency. D365 BC provides comprehensive tools for managing warehouse operations.
Warehouse Management
Implement warehouse management functionalities to optimize storage, picking, and shipping processes.
Inventory Tracking
Track inventory levels in real time, ensuring accurate stock counts and minimizing discrepancies.
Serial and Lot Tracking
Implement serial and lot tracking to ensure traceability and quality control.
Logistics and Transportation
Efficient logistics and transportation are critical for timely delivery and customer satisfaction. D365 BC integrates with logistics providers to streamline these processes.
Shipping Integration
Integrate with shipping carriers to automate shipping processes and track shipments in real time.
Route Planning
Optimize delivery routes to minimize transportation costs and delivery times.
Logistics Collaboration
Use MS 365 tools, such as Teams, to collaborate with logistics providers and customers.
Collaboration and Communication (MS 365 Integration):
Seamless collaboration and communication are essential for a responsive supply chain. Integrating MS 365 enhances these capabilities.
Microsoft Teams
Utilize Teams for real-time communication with suppliers, customers, and logistics providers.
- Create dedicated Teams channels for supply chain communication.
- Share documents and collaborate on projects in real time.
SharePoint
Store and share supply chain documents, such as contracts, invoices, and shipping documents, in SharePoint.
- Create document libraries for different supply chain processes.
- Use version control to track document changes.
Outlook Integration
Integrate Outlook with D365 BC to streamline email communication and task management.
- Use Outlook to send and receive purchase orders and sales invoices.
- Create tasks and appointments based on supply chain events.
Data Analysis and Reporting (Power BI Integration):
Data-driven decision-making is essential for continuous improvement. Power BI provides powerful tools for analyzing supply chain data.
Supply Chain Dashboards
Create custom dashboards to monitor key supply chain metrics, such as inventory turnover, delivery time, and vendor performance.
- Use Power BI to visualize supply chain data.
- Create interactive dashboards to drill down into key metrics.
Predictive Analytics
Utilize predictive analytics to forecast demand, identify potential disruptions, and optimize inventory levels.
- Use Power BI to analyze historical data and identify trends.
- Develop predictive models to forecast future demand.
Reporting
Generate reports to track supply chain performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Create reports to track vendor performance.
- Generate reports to track inventory levels.