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Fundamentals of Modeling Inventory Locations Using Microsoft Dynamics AX

by Scott Hamilton
Exploring the fundamental options for modeling these physical sites in Dynamics AX involve the use of AX sites and AX warehouses.
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Wine System for NAV; Canadian Network Expands; eCommerce/ERP for Distributors; RapidStart for Dynamics CRM

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of announcements from the Dynamics partner channel
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Call intelligence for CRM; AX accelerator; Retail partnership; European food sector offering

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of recent announcements from the Dynamics partner channel
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The Biggest Microsoft Dynamics AX Stories of 2015

by Jason Gumpert
The year 2015 in AX news and opinion, from Azure to retail to the channel to progress on the new Dynamics AX
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Production Control in the New Microsoft Dynamics AX

by Evert Bos
Exploring production orders and planned absences in the new Dynamics AX
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Incremental Learning of Supply Chain Management Capabilities In The New Microsoft Dynamics AX and AX 2012 R3

by Scott Hamilton
Exploring the substantive differences in supply chain management capabilities between AX 2012 R3 and the new AX
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: CRM Quickbooks integration; CAD integration to NAV 2016; AX logistics execution; AX win, MVP hire

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of announcements from the Dynamics partner channel.
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Workspaces for Supply Chain Management: Getting To Know The New Microsoft Dynamics AX

by Scott Hamilton
Workspaces represent on of the major changes in the new Dynamics AX that users and professionals will need to understand when working in manufacturing and distribution enviro...
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Phantom BOMs in Microsoft Dynamics AX: Their Role in MRP and Costing

by Evert Bos
Explaining the need for phantoms and how different versions of Dynamics AX handle them
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Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3: How Manufacturers Can Use Sales Order Events and Holds

by Evert Bos
Althought sales order events and sales order holds were intended for retailers and call centers, they also add real value to manufacturers, especially in MTO and ETO scenarios.
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