Strategic Options for Warehouse Management in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 - Part 2

Editor's Note: The following represents the second of a 3-part article, and is drawn from Dr. Hamilton's new book about Warehouse Management using Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3. The book covers the major approaches to warehouse management and their integration with the broader contexts of supply chain management, quality management and transportation management.  The continuation of the first article is reflected in numbering of sections and case studies. 

Several options for warehouse management are available within the most recent version of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3.  The two major options represent a basic approach and an advanced approach, as described in the first article within this 3-part series.  For some firms, the key question involves "which option is best for my operation"?  A related question involves the strategic options, especially those supporting an evolving strategy of starting simple and growing into more advanced usage.

2.4  Strategic Options and Illustrative Case Studies

The strategic options for warehouse management go beyond the choice of one approach or the other.  For example, the choice of an approach can be warehouse specific.  In addition, a key question often involves "what are the strategic options for starting with basic capabilities and evolving into more advanced capabilities"?  The flexibility to evolve can be considered within each of the two major approaches, and from one approach to the other.  

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