Microsoft Dynamics 365 for SCM

Introduction

In today’s competitive business landscape, effective supply chain management is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and meeting customer demands. Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a cloud-based solution designed to help businesses optimize their supply chain operations by providing real-time insights, improving resource planning, and automating key processes. This course offers participants an in-depth understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 SCM, enabling them to leverage its capabilities to enhance supply chain visibility, streamline logistics, and improve inventory management. Through practical exercises, learners will gain hands-on experience in deploying and managing SCM solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the core features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Supply Chain Management.

• Learn how to configure and optimize supply chain operations, including logistics, inventory, and production management.

• Gain practical experience in utilizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 SCM for real-time supply chain visibility and reporting.

• Improve planning and forecasting with integrated AI and analytics tools.

• Prepare for advanced roles in supply chain and logistics management.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365 for SCM

• Overview of Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Supply Chain Management

• Key features and benefits for supply chain optimization

• Navigating the Dynamics 365 SCM interface

Module 2: Inventory and Warehouse Management

• Setting up and configuring inventory management in Dynamics 365

• Managing warehouses, stock levels, and order fulfillment

• Streamlining receiving, shipping, and warehouse operations

• Hands-on: Configuring inventory and warehouse settings in Microsoft Dynamics 365

Module 3: Transportation and Logistics Management

• Managing transportation routes, carriers, and shipping in Dynamics 365

• Optimizing freight and logistics operations

• Real-time tracking and monitoring of shipments

• Hands-on: Configuring transportation management within Dynamics 365

Module 4: Demand Forecasting and Planning

• Utilizing AI-driven demand forecasting tools in Dynamics 365

• Setting up and managing supply chain planning processes

• Improving production scheduling and resource planning

• Hands-on: Running demand forecasting and planning scenarios in Dynamics 365

Module 5: Production Control and Manufacturing

• Overview of production control in Microsoft Dynamics 365 SCM

• Configuring production orders, resources, and routing

• Managing manufacturing processes and production scheduling

• Hands-on: Setting up and optimizing production operations in Dynamics 365

Module 6: Supply Chain Analytics and Reporting

• Using Dynamics 365 analytics tools to monitor supply chain performance

• Generating real-time reports for logistics, inventory, and production

• Leveraging insights to optimize supply chain processes

• Hands-on: Analyzing supply chain data and generating reports

Module 7: Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensuring regulatory compliance using Dynamics 365 SCM

• Managing risk and disruptions in the supply chain

• Configuring security and compliance settings for supply chain operations

• Hands-on: Implementing compliance and risk mitigation strategies in Dynamics 365

Module 8: Best Practices for Supply Chain Optimization

• Best practices for optimizing logistics, inventory, and production processes

• Reducing costs and improving operational efficiency with Dynamics 365 SCM

• Future trends in supply chain management and the role of AI and automation

• Hands-on: Applying best practices to improve supply chain efficiency

Course Duration:

20 hours of instructor-led or self-paced learning.

Target Audience:

Supply chain managers, logistics professionals, operations managers, IT administrators, and anyone involved in managing supply chain processes.