AXUG Summit 2015

Join this session to get a preview into the demand forecasting capabilities added to Dynamics AX 2012 R3.

In this session, we will review common settings and clarify often misunderstood terminology and concepts. If Master Planning is not producing what you expect this is the session to help you out. 

Master Planning setup is not a one size fits all module. We will review five different business scenarios: Manufacturing, Distribution, Job Shop Scheduling, Date Controlled Materials, Intercompany/Multi-Site. Learn the recommendations and implications of different setup options to accomplish business requirements. 

In this session, we'll offer an overview of the productivity enhancements that Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 brings to planners such as MRP tracing, the ability to persist selections in list pages, and enhanced MRP action message visualization. We will show how to handle recycled products on formulas with the added functionality in the R3 CU8 release. We'll also go through some master planning and scheduling tips and tricks. 

The master scheduling logic within Dynamics AX provides a key tool for coordinating supply chain activities in manufacturing/distribution firms.  However, many Users have struggled with effective use of master scheduling.  The difficulties often stem from the large number of variables that must be considered, and misunderstandings about Dynamics AX functionality.  This session summarizes the major S&OP scenarios for using master scheduling logic.  It provides a detailed walk-through of the key screens and fields related to the master scheduling task, the use of key outputs, and the key information impacting master scheduling logic.  The detailed walk-through will reflect the latest AX 2012 capabilities (including R3), but audience questions about previous AX versions will also be addressed.  The presentation will help increase effective use of master scheduling for newer and more experienced Users.

Come to this session to understand the day in the life of support tickets as they relate to Master Planning and Scheduling along with their solutions! We will look at some common issues / errors that support tickets are created for and how they are resolved, in the areas of Master Planning and Production Scheduling.