This is the final post in our 2023 release wave 2 changes and functionality series. In prior posts we review: 2023 release wave 2 changes and new functionality for Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain Management and Finance and Operations cross-app capabilities. 2023 release wave 2 changes and new functionality for Dynamics 365 Customer Service and…
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In recent years, many organizations have made great strides in automating manual processes and high-touch data processes through digital transformation using ERP and CRM systems. However, this has largely reached a plateau. Microsoft’s 2023 survey on business trends found that 9 out of 10 workers hope to use AI to reduce these kinds of repetitive…
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Since Microsoft announced its next-generation AI offering, Microsoft 365 Copilot, in March 2023, the company has been moving at a record speed to expand Copilot’s capabilities throughout the 365 suite. When revolutionary technology — like generative AI — moves this quickly, it can take time for us to catch up and understand the business benefits…
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The phrase customer relationship management (CRM) may seem self-explanatory, but when you put it in the context of something as complex as a large company it can get murky—much like the concept of supply chain for some people. Is supply chain procurement? Is it delivering raw materials to factories? Is it getting finished products to…
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The global supply chain continuously evolves—striving to achieve the most significant advantages in efficiency, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction. However, it faces increasing complexities due to growing customer expectations, rapid market fluctuations, and a rising need for sustainable practices. Microsoft Copilot can assist in Supply Chain Risk assessment. Supply chains have been a prime area…
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In a recent blog post, Microsoft points out that machine learning and AI algorithms are old news in most digital arenas. Think – Netflix’s viewing recommendation engines, Spotify’s curated playlists, Amazon’s dynamic pricing. While AI and ML are firmly embedded in our daily lives, the supply chain is still playing catch up on the artificial…
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Having accurate data regarding your inventory is the bare minimum. Optimizing how that inventory is stored, shipped, and handled across your distribution network is the secret sauce that leads to big improvements in supply chain operations, and those improvements have an outsized impact on overall profits. According to Ernst & Young, an estimated 50-75% of…
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It was only a matter of time before Microsoft’s generative AI tool, Copilot, found its way into Dynamics 365 for Field Services. Copilot has already landed in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Dynamics 365 Sales and Viva Sales, Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management — and most recently, Microsoft Windows. The early reviews are in. Copilot’s smart…
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Your supply chain is the life blood of your organization. But lack of visibility and supply chain disruptions continue to be an ongoing issue, especially now, when navigating economic headwinds and ongoing disruptions. Achieving supply chain excellence today requires orchestrating complex global operations with agility and adapting to rapid and continuous change. Yet only 22…
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Generative AI is making waves across industries, and it’s not hard to see why. This technology, which has matured rapidly over the past year, is being hailed as one that has the potential to impact our lives and businesses as significantly as the personal computer or the internet. In a recent panel discussion hosted by…
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