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Microsoft Dynamics for Manufacturing
Companies in the manufacturing industry face specific challenges. Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an all-in-one ERP and CRM system that allows companies to optimize and automate all of their business processes.
The ERP and CRM system for manufacturing
In many cases, companies in the manufacturing industry are still working with outdated systems, often built by local players and not cloud-compatible. Moreover, as processes change over time, those systems become increasingly out of sync with actual needs at a functional level.
Dynamics 365 is a comprehensive end-to-end industry solution that gives you all the tools you need to optimize and automate your business processes – from finance and accounting, purchasing and sales, customer and supplier management, engineering, product management and production planning to the production line, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, distribution, service contracts and subscriptions. It also gives you room to grow and innovate without hitting limits.
Microsoft Dynamics 365: all-in-one solution for industry
As an integrated all-in-one solution, Microsoft Dynamics 365 offers many advantages for the manufacturing industry:
- A robust, flexible and scalable tech platform that provides a complete overview of all your business processes.
- Applications and modules that mesh seamlessly. Since all your data is in one platform, you have a single source of truth.
- Streamline and automate business processes across departments and workflows: from production and planning to inventory management, shipping and service.
- This Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution is secure and flexible. You’ll always be running the latest version, and the Dynamics 365 platform easily scales with your organization.
Key benefits
If you choose Microsoft Dynamics 365 as the cloud platform for your business, there are a number of important benefits.
Chain integration
With Dynamics 365, you have a complete overview of your supply chain, from purchasing to production and delivery. This level of insight is helpful in such areas as identifying bottlenecks, optimizing processes and improving efficiency. Thanks to advanced analytics and AI, Dynamics 365 can generate real-time demand and inventory reports as well as accurate demand forecasts. This enables you to optimize inventory levels, automate production planning and more..
Servitization
Servitization is becoming increasingly important in the manufacturing industry. This includes selling products as a service, or providing complementary services such as maintenance and training. To make that possible, your company needs a much better understanding of your entire supply chain, from supplier to end customer. It is also important to have a 360º view of your customers, including sales history, malfunction and repair history, service requests and contact information. Dynamics 365 offers advanced tools in areas such as supply chain, sales, marketing and field service. This enables you – and other companies in the manufacturing industry – to develop and promote your range of services faster and smarter.
Industrie 4.0
Digitization, data-driven manufacturing and the integration of technologies such as advanced analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, AI and big data are key pillars within Industry 4.0. With Dynamics 365, you can leverage these technologies to gain deeper insight into your business processes, support decision-making, optimize production processes, increase efficiency and more. As a cloud solution, Dynamics provides the scalability and flexibility needed for advanced Industry 4.0 solutions.
Frequently used ERP and CRM software for the industry
FAQ
What are the benefits of Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation?
Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 as an ERP and/or CRM system offers countless benefits. Essentially, you will be able to automate and optimize your business processes, gaining access to real-time insights, or even predictive forecasts. The data and analysis enable you to work smarter and faster, make better decisions, reduce errors and cut down on duplicate work, achieve cost savings, increase customer satisfaction and boost your innovative power.
How long does a Dynamics 365 implementation process take?
The duration of a Dynamics 365 implementation varies depending on a number of factors. The main considerations are the size of the software to be implemented, the complexity (e.g. data migration and integrations with other systems) and whether or not cloud migration has already happened. For example, a CRM that only includes the Dynamics marketing app can often go live in just two months. For smaller projects, we can also combine phases, for example by merging diagnosis and preparation. Business Central with extensive automation and optimization of multiple processes such as purchasing, inventory and finance easily takes four to twelve months. And if an organization opts for a full-scale ERP AND CRM system? The implementation process can take up to two or three years.
What are the costs involved in a Microsoft Dynamics implementation?
There is no easy way to give a general impression of how much a specific Microsoft Dynamics implementation will cost, due in part to Microsoft’s somewhat complicated and often rapidly evolving licensing model. Logically, the number of modules or apps you purchase will affect your costs, but you also need to consider the number and type of users and allocation of database space. And we can’t forget the working hours that add up alongside the actual implementation, for your workforce and for the implementation partner.
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