dynamics day 2013 ax 2012 product update and roadmap
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Dynamics Day 2013 is focused on giving Microsoft Dynamics users the information they need to get the most out of their investments in the Dynamics range, or to help organisations who are considering any of these solutions insights into what’s possible and what’s on the roadmap in the future. Hear from Douglas Daley and James Page as they provide an update into the direction of Dynamics AX, looking at recent releases and providing a perspective of what the future may bring.TRANSCRIPT
James Page, Practice PrincipalDouglas Daley, Dynamics AX Product Manager
Dynamics AX
Dynamics AXRoadmap and Update
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Your presenters
Dynamics Practice Principal
Over 15 years experience with Dynamics ERP
Responsible for process, methodology and strategy
Involved in over 50 implementations across multiple industry segments
James PagePractice Principal
A passionate technologist who specialises in translating our client’s visions into technological reality
Doug brings experience from some of the largest AX implementations globally
Product leadership within Intergen’s Dynamics Practice – an AX evangelist
Doug DaleyDynamics AX Product Manager
Product Roadmap
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Microsoft Dynamics AX RoadmapRelease Schedule (Calendar Year)
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
CY2012 CY2013 CY2014 CY2015
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
R2
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
R3
Microsoft Dynamics
(major release)“Rainier”
Lifecycle
Services
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Dynamics AX “Rainier”Components that will effect you
Cloud Based Solutions
Platform independence - Browser enabled clients (HTML 5 based Web Client so more faster and
richer experience)
More investments on Visual Studio (Development Environment will be VS) Programming language
will still be X++ but everything will be .net compiled
Best in class lifecycle management
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Core Workloads
Financials enhancementsBudget Planning
Procurement enhancementsSolicitation ManagementBid EvaluationVendor Portal
SCM enhancementsAdvanced Warehouse OpsRate, Route & Load PlanningFreight Reconciliation
Application Framework
Client enhancementsMobile POS clientMobile Companion AppsRF Warehousing Client
Server enhancementsoData Retail ServerSystem Center Integration
Framework enhancementsMobile integration
Dynamics AX 2012 R3Overview of enhancements
IndustryWorkloads
Retail enhancementsMobile POS clientDeployment & ManagementPricing & Promotions
Distribution enhancementsWarehouse ManagementTransportation ManagementDemand Planning
Public Sector and Service Industry enhancementsE-Procurement
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Dynamics AX 2012 R3Mobile Companion Applications
Windows 8 Tablet Expense capture and reconciliation
Timesheet entry
Approvals
Phone (Post R3) Expense capture
Timesheet entry
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Product Demonstration1. Mobile Companion Applications
WAX & TRAX
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WAX and TRAXAdvanced distribution capabilities
Native AX WMS and TMS solutions
Acquired for release in core AX 2012 R3
Enabling complex warehouse and distribution operations
Pedigree: 3 best of breed WMS solutions
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Integrated End to End Workflow
‘Wave’ Process
Shipping Documentation
Outbound Optimisation
Rate ShoppingOrder
ConsolidationLoad Planning
Pick and Pack
Weigh Close Load Close Shipment
Manifesting
Advanced inventory control.Real-time cycle counting, in location quarantine and rules based directed put-away for improved inventory control.
Mixed SKU and LOT control
Dimension and capacity
management
License plate controlled docks
Stocking limits
In location quarantine
Workflow optimisation.Configurable workflows to enable streamlining of inbound, outbound and internal warehousing activities.
Inbuilt RF warehousing for workflow execution.
Inbound, outbound and
internal processes
Define by item, customer, vendor
Route planning.Multi segment, multi modal, multi stop route planning, with rate shopping capability to maximise return on freight costs.
Least Cost Carrier
Best Way
Pre-assigned
Route
Manual Routing
Routing Guide
Intermodal Routing
Constraints
Transit Times
Delivery Dates
Item / Carrier
Item / Mode
Carrier / Customer
Mode / Customer
Carrier / Hub
Zone / Hub
Appointment scheduling.Inbound and outbound dock appointment scheduling.
Drag and DropAppointment
Soft Reservation
Consolidation Inbound and
Outbound View
Load planning.
Load planning and management based on load capacity..
Freight reconciliation.Simplify freight invoice processing with automated matching and payment.
Apportion freight to invoices and bill to customers, accrue or expense.
Accelerating Implementation
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Don’t re-invent the wheelKey Principles of the Solution
Adopt standard processes and best practice
Repeat across other
organisations
Focus on what’s
important
Keep it simple
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Pieces of the solution puzzleinSure Accelerator Finance Framework
Task Recorder Plus
Intergen inSure
Accelerator
Microsoft Lifecycle Services
Microsoft Rapid Start
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inSure Accelerator – Business ProcessesCore business processes across functional streams
Finance
• General ledger mgmt.• Financial budgeting• Bank & cash mgmt.• Vendor and payables
mgmt.• Customer & receivables
mgmt.• Fixed asset mgmt.• Tax mgmt. & remittance
Trade & Logistics
• Product information mgmt.
• Inventory and warehouse mgmt.
• Sales order processing• Purchase order
processing• Sales/purchase prices
and discounts mgmt.• Inventory supply
planning
Retail and POS
• Stores mgmt.• Merchandising• Inventory mgmt. (HQ &
in-store)• Customer mgmt.• In-store sales
processing• In-store bank & cash
mgmt.• In-store customer
services• In-store workforce
mgmt.
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inSure Standard and Accelerator Projects
Analysis Design Develop DeployOperat
e
inSure
Sta
ndard
Full AnalysisBlank Sheet
Approach
Full design spec
100% Specific to client
Customer specific
developmentCustom config
Custom data migration
scripts and load tools
Client specific support
frameworks
Analysis
Design
Develop DeployOperat
e
inSure
A
ccele
rato
r
Best Practice
Framework
80% Pre-design, focus
on the important
20%
Std functions and inSure Rapid Start
Config
Standard data migration & config load
tools
Standard simplified
supportable environments
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Product Demonstration1. Configuring Methods of Payments using Rapid Start
Services2. Recording Business Processes in Task Recorder Plus3. The Lifecycle Services for Microsoft Dynamics
Workspace
What Next?
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Get More out of your AX Solution
Mobile Scenarios
Add Dynamics CRM
Enhance the Role Based Experience
Upgrading
Add ISV extensions
Any questions?
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +64 21 241 9563
Twitter: @daxpage
LinkedIn: james-page
Thank you
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: +61 438 894 036
Twitter: @dougdaley
LinkedIn: douglas-daley
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