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AB-6005 Introduction to Supply Chain Management in Dynamics 365

Understanding supply chains means knowing the processes – from demand planning to final delivery. Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management connects procurement, warehousing, production, and logistics on one platform, laying the foundation for transparent, efficient operations across the entire supply chain.

Key topics

  • Getting to know the fundamentals of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management.
  • Understanding the structure and core features of the application.
  • Managing inventory and applying stock management processes.
  • Following procurement and purchasing processes.
  • Understanding production and resource planning.
  • Getting to know order fulfillment and logistics processes.
  • Using integration with Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform.
  • Overview of automation, data analytics, and modern ERP processes.

Prerequisite
Experience in supply chain management is not required – a basic interest in business processes, ERP systems, or Microsoft technologies is sufficient.

Target group
Particularly suited for professionals in procurement, logistics, production, warehousing, and ERP projects, as well as anyone who wants a structured overview of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management.

Those who understand the fundamentals of supply chain management in Dynamics 365 can contribute more effectively to digitalization projects and support ERP implementations from the very beginning.
 

Course Content
  • Get an overview and introduction to the platform.
  • Understand ERP concepts and their importance for organizations.
  • Explore AI capabilities in Finance and Operations.
  • Discover and navigate the user interface.
  • Understand and apply integrated reporting features.
  • Analyze and visualize data with Power BI.
  • Integrate Microsoft 365 with Dynamics 365.
  • Connect and use the Microsoft Power Platform.
  • Explore and apply Business Events.
  • Configure and edit business documents.
  • Use Copilot-powered insights for Finance and Operations.
  • Explore and understand central platform features.
  • Get to know and configure security features.
  • Understand and apply workflows.
  • Configure and use batch processing.
  • Manage organizations and tenants in Dynamics 365.
  • Create and use record templates.
  • Explore the global address book.
  • Set up and manage notifications.
  • Understand and configure number sequences.
  • Manage and use file attachments.
  • Get an overview of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management.
  • Explore the core features of the application.
  • Create and manage products and released products.
  • Understand products and product masters.
  • Explore product dimensions and product variants.
  • Learn about and apply inventory dimensions.
  • Understand tracking dimensions.
  • Discover and configure item groups.
  • Get to know and set up item model groups.
  • Define and adjust default order settings.
  • Generate product information using Copilot.
  • Get an introduction to inventory management.
  • Efficiently manage and monitor stock levels.
  • Create and manage inventory journals.
  • Explore the different journal types.
  • Create and apply transfer orders.
  • Block and unblock inventory.
  • Use AI-powered inventory analytics.
  • Explore quality management processes.
  • Get an introduction to procurement management.
  • Create and manage vendors.
  • Set up and work with trade agreements.
  • Understand and apply the procure-to-pay process.
  • Create and approve purchase requisitions.
  • Process purchase orders, goods receipts, and returns.
  • Configure charges and incidental costs.
  • Apply Copilot in purchasing.
  • Get to know the Supplier Communications Agent.
  • Assess vendor and procurement risks.
  • Get an introduction to sales processes.
  • Create and manage customers.
  • Work with pricing and trade agreements.
  • Understand the order-to-cash process.
  • Process sales orders, shipments, and returns.
  • Explore intercompany orders.
  • Configure surcharges and fees.
  • Apply Copilot in the sales process.
  • Get an introduction to warehouse management.
  • Set up and manage warehouse layouts.
  • Understand and configure reservation hierarchies.
  • Configure units of measure and sequences.
  • Apply license plates.
  • Define location directives.
  • Create and use work templates.
  • Use the Warehouse Management mobile app.
  • Explore and configure wave templates.
  • Perform inventory counting and cycle counting.
  • Understand and control replenishment processes.
  • Explore packaging and containerization.
  • Get an introduction to production processes.
  • Explore and compare production types.
  • Understand bills of materials and formulas.
  • Learn about different BOM types.
  • Set up routes and operations.
  • Explore lean, discrete, and process manufacturing.
  • Understand and apply manufacturing execution.
  • Get an introduction to cost management and planning.
  • Learn about costing methods and their use cases.
  • Create and manage resources.
  • Understand and apply cost groups.
  • Apply cost management in practice.
  • Configure coverage groups.
  • Use master planning and planning optimization.
  • Apply AI-powered demand forecasting.
  • Explore landed cost in practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Dynamics 365 brings procurement, warehousing, production, and logistics together on a shared platform. Real-time data enables faster decisions, better inventory control, and greater transparency across the entire supply chain.
  • An ERP system is the right choice when inventory, suppliers, production orders, and goods movements need to be managed centrally. Standardized processes reduce errors and improve coordination across different business areas.
  • Professionals in procurement, logistics, warehousing, production, and business analysis gain particular value. Project teams and ERP leads also rely on this knowledge during digitalization and implementation initiatives.
  • Reliable inventory management ensures materials are available when needed. It also helps prevent excess stock, lower warehousing costs, and improve delivery reliability.
  • Procurement, warehousing, production, sales, and logistics continuously exchange data. Coordinated processes improve planning and enable faster decisions in everyday business.
  • End-to-end ERP processes eliminate duplicate data entry and create cross-departmental transparency. Information is accessible across teams – making operations faster, more traceable, and less error-prone.
  • Up-to-date information on inventory, orders, and deliveries allows teams to respond faster to changes. Bottlenecks are spotted earlier, and plans can be adjusted without delay.
  • Knowledge of business processes, material flow, inventory management, procurement, and production planning is essential. Those who understand these connections can actively shape ERP rollouts and improve processes in a targeted way.

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