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Microsoft Dynamics 365 at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium Xpo™ 2022
Although the pandemic exposed our supply chain fragilities, there are other factors that will continue to disrupt our supply chains for the foreseeable future. Geopolitical tensions between world superpowers are forcing companies to change how they trade, source, and manufacture goods, so redesigning your supply chain networks or setting up new supply chains to gain -
3 reasons to not delay your migration to Dynamics 365 in the cloud
The “changing technology landscape” has become a common trope when discussing the cloud. I understand why—it helps contextualize the disruption and advancement we’re experiencing. But you know as well as I do, this “change” has happened. The on-premises solutions and infrastructure you built your business on, though once state-of-the-art, are now less adaptable, less useful, -
3 advantages of composable applications to empower supply chain network innovations
Manufacturing supply chains are experiencing a post-pandemic paradigm shift. As business models evolve to solve market disruptions, such as changing or adding direct-to-consumer (D2C) to a business-to-business (B2B) model, supply chains require agility and innovation to build resiliency and stay ahead of trends. United States D2C e-commerce sales have more than tripled in the past -
3 ways to turn your field service operation into a revenue-generating machine
For decades, companies have relied on skilled technicians to repair equipment and engage with customers in the field. While these technicians were often the only representation that the customer would see, their skills, processes, and systems were seldom seen as critical aspects of the company’s revenue cycle. Until recently, many field technicians or field service -
Microsoft fuels digital transformation of supply chains for a resilient and sustainable future
We are excited to share two new investments in Microsoft Dynamics 365 supply chain portfolio that we are launching in preview. We had announced a partnership between FedEx and Microsoft, in January of 2022, to launch a cross-platform, logistics-as-a-service solution for brands. This partnership is now in preview. As e-commerce is exploding, businesses are challenged -
2022 release wave 1 brings true mobility to field service management
The pandemic has greatly influenced the way we work. For many of us, the option to work from home was a relatively smooth transition. Video calls, instant messaging, and other digital tools filled the colleague collaboration gap—replacing in-person meetings and chats around the water cooler. Office-based workers overcame a few technological speed bumps; however, business -
Dynamics 365 breathes composability into enterprise resource planning modernization
Retail executives have long understood the critical role that supply chain management plays in their organization’s ability to meet customer demand. Yet, as central as the supply chain is to success in most companies, customers rarely consider it when placing an order. This status quo shifted dramatically during the pandemic as high-profile disruptions and global -
Attend the Project Management for a Connected World digital event
Collaborate, innovate, and deliver with Microsoft As work becomes more complex—with employees, customers, and partners spread across the globe—organizations must improve productivity and operations to stay competitive. Business leaders and project managers need tools that help them stay on top of their work, align teams around common objectives, and elevate project performance. On April 20, -
3 key considerations when choosing an order management system
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed “order management” from the backend of logistics operations to the spotlight of supply chain and commerce strategies. Retailers, consumer package goods (CPG) companies, and distributors rushed to adapt their business models to fulfill the explosive growth of online orders through different digital channels. End-customers and organizations buy through various channels -
Total Economic Impact of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
As discussed in our previous blog, Microsoft Dynamics 365 was recognized as a leader in Gartner’s® 2021 Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises. This month, we want to further substantiate our value proposition to customers by sharing the results of a recently commissioned Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study conducted by Forrester Consulting on -
Dynamics 365 drives improvement in manufacturing supply chains
Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Insights is now part of Microsoft Supply Chain Center, which is available in preview starting November 16, 2022. Click Introducing the Microsoft Supply Chain Platform, a new approach to designing supply chains for agility, automation and sustainability to learn more. Microsoft Dynamics 365 is helping manufacturing organizations tackle the challenges they