Microsoft Dynamics AX users have been informed that support for Dynamics AX2012 R3 will end in the Fall of 2021. Now is an excellent time to decide what’s next. Western Computer will continue to advise, support, and help you through the decisions regarding ERP selection.
We believe that you’ll love Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain. Upgrading from Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365 is a logical step yielding considerable benefits. We’d like to show you some of the features in Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain that will be especially appealing o Dynamics AX users.
There are many significant feature improvements already built into Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management. Not insignificant is the fact that you’ll never have to perform updates. Updates are done by your cloud provider automatically and behind the scenes and won’t disrupt your business at all. You’ll get continuous enhancements as they are released with no effort on your part.
What else can you look forward to? Here are nine features of Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management that we think you will love:
- Asset Management
Optimize the way you manage your equipment, including vehicles, shop floor assets, and production line equipment. You’ll find improved features for processing and tracking your equipment, including downtime reporting, work orders, etc.
- Retail and Commerce
Microsoft Dynamics 365 has significantly expanded, improved, and updated the tools for retail management. Dynamics 365 Commerce gives you an end-to-end, multi-channel retail experience and gives your customers the personalized, seamless experience they demand.
- Revenue Recognition
Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management has improved revenue recognition functionality allowing you to program recurring revenue chores. With automatic updates, your processes will always be up to the minute and compliant with current guidelines.
- Internal Security Controls
Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management offers the easy to use yet powerful tools for reducing your risk of error or fraud. Security setups like Segregation of Duties (SODs) are much more accessible than they were in Dynamics AX Finance & Supply Chain Management. You can quickly and easily create role-based security right from new user onboarding.
- Data Management
The processes for entering, copying, replacing, and connecting data have become more streamlined with excellent tools such as data entities. Integrations are uncomplicated to build, streamlining implementations and improving data flow throughout your business.
- Warehouse Scanning App
The warehouse scanning app allows users to scan inventory and perform specific processes using their mobile devices. The data automatically syncs to your Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management.
- Enterprise Portal
Cloud-based Dynamics 365 means that you won’t ever need an enterprise portal. Your subscription gives you high-performance, secure remote connectivity to all your business data and processes, anytime, anywhere, from any device.
- Lifecycle Services Tool and Testing Scripts
Dynamics 365’s expanded lifecycle services tool makes it effortless to stay current with projects, updates, environments, etc. And the testing script process has been enhanced and is now more intuitive, straightforward, and powerful to help with testing and adding new functionality.
- Extended Functionality
Western Computer has developed powerful applications for Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. These apps, designed to address some common challenges, close gaps in functionality, and extend your system’s capabilities. The apps include:
- 365CounterSales – designed to give your customers a connected service across various operations and channels and streamline sales.
- 365ParcelShip – allows you to care for all aspects of parcel shipping right inside your Dynamics 365 solution. Search for competitive carriers so that you can ship your items more efficiently and cost-effectively.
- 365VendorRebates – tracks and automates processes to turn manufacturer rebates into a wholesale distribution profit center.
Plus, Dynamics 365 users can access the entire Microsoft AppSource Library containing hundreds of fully integrated third-party solutions to extend the functionality of your ERP solution and meet your organization’s particular challenges.
Learn more about Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management
At Western Computer, we’re passionate about helping current Dynamics AX users turn their upgrade into a new opportunity. We specialize in Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management, and we are experts with Microsoft’s cloud-based business productivity toolset, including the Microsoft Power Platform. Contact us today to talk to an expert about your business needs or schedule a demo or browse our full upgrade library by clicking here.
By Western Computer, westerncomputer.com
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