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Before Investing in S&OP Software, Get a Handle on Planning Needs

by Bridget McCrea
Supply chain analyst explains how S&OP implementations can quickly derail without a preliminary roadmap for success.
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Sales Order Delivery Promises for S&OP in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

by Scott Hamilton
Three major options (and one extra) for enforcing basic rules to help ensure realistic promise dates
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Selecting the Right Labor Management System (LMS)

by Bridget McCrea
How the right technology selection can help you get the most productivity out of your labor force
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Forecasting Stocked Components for S&OP in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

by Scott Hamilton
Using demand forecasts as a key element of the S&OP game plans for make-to-order products with stocked components
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Using Demand Forecasts for S&OP in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012: Part 2

by Scott Hamilton
Suggestions for using demand forecasts in Dynamics AX 2012 and 2009
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Using Demand Forecasts for S&OP in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012: Part 1

by Scott Hamilton
Examining the key elements of S&OP game plans for stocked items, including demand forecasts and forecast consumption
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Navigating the Journey to Streamlined S&OP: Initiative, Tools, and the Value of Decision Support

by Bridget McCrea
Why an S&OP strategy focused on decision making will help determine the right software solution
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Leveraging Mobile Apps With Microsoft Dynamics ERP in the Supply Chain

by Bridget McCrea
How mobile applications are being used in the warehouse and on the road
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Assessing S&OP’s Place in the Cloud

by Bridget McCrea
Weighing the costs and benefits of adopting strategic planning in the cloud
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From the Microsoft Dynamics AX Blogs: AX 2012 R2 Upgrades; Project Committed Costs; Kitting; Sales Event Kanbans; EDI Trends

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of the latest insight from Dynamics AX blogs
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