Become a connected manufacturing company
Manufacturing is a cornerstone of many economies, but the industry is getting more competitive, facing higher demands and is evolving faster than ever. You need to be agile in many ways, from smooth logistics to responsive customer service.
But no need to worry, there are manufacturing solutions that can help with that. WIth Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, CRM, HRM and Power Platform's different solutions and modules can build the perfect package for your company.
Mold your tactical framework to bypass obstacles in modern manufacturing
Efficient production planning and scheduling
Disruptions in the supply chain, such as delayed deliveries or raw material shortages, can lead to production delays and impact inventory levels.
Dynamics 365 offers tools for production planning and scheduling, which allows you as a manufacturer to optimize production schedules, balance workload capacity, and respond quickly to changes in demand or resource availability.
“We required a production-focused solution with a well-organized scheduling system. Not only does Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations satisfy this need, it also covers logistics in a structured way. It keeps track of different semi-finished products in our inventory, and monitors their export and shipping status. We know the location of each article at all times.”
Coen Buyse, CEO at Buyse Metal Works Group
Focus on Quality Management
Maintaining consistent product quality and safety standards across production lines and facilities is essential, but can be challenging to achieve.
Specifically for manufacturing, Dynamics 365 includes integrated quality management features that help you as a manufacturer to maintain the highest levels of product quality and compliance with industry standards. From advanced traceability & recall management to complaint management.
With the support of Microsoft Dynamics, LTC can keep on investing in people and in creating top quality products. The company is built on these cornerstones, and together with the technological innovation of Microsoft they can continue to grow.
Smart factories & Al solutions
Automation, Industry 4.0, blockchain applications, smart machinery and the integration between operational and information technology: the smart factory is on the rise and changing the manufacturing industry rapidly.
Are you ready to build your smart factory together with Microsoft 365? It supports smart factories and Industry 4.0 initiatives by providing a comprehensive suite of cloud-based business applications that integrate seamlessly with IoT devices, sensors, and other smart manufacturing technologies.
And definitely don't forget about Dynamics 365 Copilot: this Al assistant can help many manufacturing customers with various topics: from predictive insights to Al-suggested email drafts when disruptions occur.
“I can envision a new factory with new processes and I am sure that Business Central will have a very important part to play here, but at the same time will be fundamental in expanding the professionalism and skills within the company. We are continually growing and changing. All our recent investments in company assets are rated Industry 4.0 compliant and this is the path to continuous evolution.”
Gianluigi Bertelli, CEO at LTC Group
Effective managing of assets
Asset management poses several challenges due to various factors: from handling the complexity of assets to keeping track of assets.
Dynamics 365 is the manufacturing solution to help you manage your assets more effectively. This includes for example assets dashboards, Al driven asset insights for predictive maintenance, asset repository and lifecycle and analyzing asset performance data to optimize maintenance strategies.
“We were able to set up an inventory warehouse that allows us to allocate 90% of our items to an order. As a result, we can now make margin calculations and look for optimizations in data, which, in turn, leads to much more sophisticated insights into our data and markets.”
Annelies Lambrechts, Finance Manager at EVAPCO Europe
Building a sustainable future
The global need for sustainability has a huge impact on the manufacturing industry. Many companies are faced with the challenge of decreasing waste, emissions and use of plastic. To meet this challenge, they need to measure and report the production process, plan efficiently and continuously improve the production process.
Microsoft 365 can support your needs as a manufacturer in various ways. From the monitoring and managing of energy usage in manufacturing facilities through IoT integration and data analytics to Product Lifecycle Management overviews and data analytics for sustainability reporting.
Sustainability is an important topic for HDM. Ann: "We invented an innovative new product: a sustainable foil fused with a stone polymer composite base (SPC). Both the SPC product and process are completely circular."
Ann Schepers, Chief Financial Officer at HDM
Data, data and more data
Fragmented data stored in different systems, inaccurate or outdated data, data security, data integrations...data brings many opportunities - but also challenges.
Dynamics 365 provides advanced analytics and business intelligence capabilities, allowing you to gain insights, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and drive business growth.
"Another advantage of the Microsoft ecosystem is the way it enables data. We're hooking up Business Central to Power BI, for instance. This helps us visualize complex data clearly and take data-driven decisions."
Ann Schepers, Chief Financial Officer at HDM
Assemble all your processes and workflows together on one dynamic platform
Dynamics 365 ERP
Increasing efficiency and building a more resilient future are key concerns for manufacturers. With an ERP you can strengthen your business by connecting systems and data, allowing you to anticipate change, minimize disruptions, and reduce time to market—all while building better customer relationships.
Dynamics 365 CRM
Streamline sales processes, manage customer relationships, and improve marketing campaigns. D365 CRM provides insights into customer preferences and buying behavior, facilitates personalized communication, and enhances customer service, ultimately driving sales growth and fostering long-term customer loyalty.
Power Platform
Power Platform revolutionizes manufacturing by automating and modernizing traditional manual processes. With Power Automate, tasks like filling out paper forms are history, Power Apps supports employees to create custom apps effortlessly, and Power BI enables analysis of large datasets, enhancing your agility.
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Want to discover the power of Microsoft Dynamics for manufacturing? Let's connect.
Want to discover the power of Microsoft Dynamics for manufacturing? Let's connect.
Maud D'Havé
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