Solving Common S&OP Scenarios using Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

[Editor's Note: This is the first in a four-part article explaining how Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 solves common S&OP scenarios in manufacturing businesses. Dr. Hamilton will also be covering these topics as part of his speech (UBAX007) at the Convergence 2014 conference in Atlanta on Friday, March 7 at 9am.]

One of the cornerstones for effective supply chain management in a manufacturing business consists of effective sales and operations planning (S&OP) game plans. The process typically starts with the definition of all demands for the firm's salable items and results in S&OP game plans that drive supply chain activities to meet those demands. In addition, an effective S&OP game plan requires realistic sales order delivery promises, where ...

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