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Based on the scenario you described, there are several ways you can handle the process of ordering, receiving, and converting case packs to open stock in Dynamics 365. Here are some recommendations:
Create a product catalog: You can create a product catalog in Dynamics 365 that includes all the case pack sizes for each brand of shoes your client carries. This catalog can be used by the sales team to create orders and by the purchasing team to place orders with suppliers.
Create a purchase order: When the purchasing team needs to order a case pack, they can create a purchase order in Dynamics 365 and specify the case pack size and the brand of shoes they want to order. The purchase order can also include other relevant details such as the color, quantity, and delivery date.
Receive the case pack: When the case pack is received from the supplier, the inventory team can receive it in Dynamics 365 and update the inventory levels. At this point, the case pack is considered as closed stock.
Convert to open stock: To convert the case pack to open stock, you can create a new product variant for each shoe size in the case pack. For example, if the case pack includes sizes 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, you would create five new product variants in Dynamics 365 for each color of the shoe. You can then update the inventory levels for each product variant based on the number of shoes in the case pack.
Manage inventory: As sales are made and shoes are sold, the inventory levels for each product variant will be updated in Dynamics 365. You can also set up alerts to notify the inventory team when the stock levels reach a certain threshold, so they can order more case packs if needed.
Overall, Dynamics 365 provides a robust platform for managing B2B distribution of footwear to retail stores, and with careful planning and execution, you can create a streamlined process for ordering, receiving, and converting case packs to open stock.
DAniele
