Poor and Inaccurate Forecasting
Complex supply chains fail if there is no connection between Demand Forecasting, Inventory Control and Logistics Optimisation.
Trade & Distribution
Microsoft Dynamics 365 forTrade & Distribution
Having real-time visibility into inventory, orders, and logistics separates distributors from those stuck with firefighting stock issues. With the accuracy that keeps customers happy and operations lean, Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Trade & Distribution provides ANZ businesses with a single platform to manage transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
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Organise Trade & Distribution with Automation & AI
As per Microsoft's recent updates to Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, Copilot-generated demand analytics, AI-driven inventory rebalancing across warehouses, and supplier interaction capabilities expedite procurement decisions. This reduces manual forecasting, quickly identifies stock imbalances across locations, and automates regular buy requisition processing.
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Industry Challenges for the Trade & Distribution Business
Scattered data, fast-paced market demands, and inventory inaccuracies are making your business fall into the pit of losses. These challenges attack from every side, making them challenging to overcome. Typical issues that we are seeing amongst ANZ distributors:
Restricted Customer Visibility
If customers' behaviour and the status of their orders cannot be tracked, it is hard to fulfil them consistently.
Inventory Management Gaps
Lacking connectivity means there are stockouts or overstocking issues for margins.
Poor Customer Retention Tools
If CRM is not implemented, you'll be dealing with long-term customer relationships in a reactive way.
Inefficient Service Delivery
Flawed demand information increases inventory expenses and delays resource allocation.
Disjointed Order Tracking
Sales, pricing and order management should be on a single platform, not multiple platforms.
Core Functionalities of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management integrates demand planning, inventory, warehousing, procurement, and transportation all in one place. This translates to real-time visibility across all distribution centres and warehouses, AI-driven inventory rebalancing, and optimisation tools for picking and fulfilment to scale with demand for distributors.
Trade & Distribution businesses use core capabilities as follows:
Real-Time Inventory And Warehouse Management
For precise and quick stock control, use mobile device integration, wave and work templates, barcode scanning, and location directives.
Demand Forecasting And Replenishment
AI-powered forecasting to minimise the gap between what you plan for and what the customer wants.
Procurement And Vendor Management
Automated purchase requisitions for efficient purchasing and supplier tools for better collaboration.
Transportation And Logistics Coordination
Visibility of shipment status & fulfilment performance throughout your distribution network.
How It Fits Into Your Day-To-Day Operations
Dynamics 365 is not intended to replace the way your team currently operates, but supports the processes your distributors perform every day:
Purchase & Procurement – from requisition to purchase order and supplier visibility.Order Processing — a single system to manage sales orders, pricing, and fulfilment status.Warehouse Management — from receiving to pick, pack and dispatch.Stock Management — maintaining an optimal balance of stock.Financial Reporting & Analysis — linking the numbers your Finance team needs to the numbers from your operations.
A flexible product catalogue and customisable pricing models make it easier for companies managing several product lines and pricing structures to run promotions without losing sight of margin. Centralised dashboards and reporting provide leadership with a single location to view the company's actual performance.
Why DHRP and Why Right Now?
DHRP, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner in Australia and New Zealand, assists distribution companies in transitioning from legacy systems to Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, tailored to your current workflows rather than a one-size-fits-all implementation.
What can we do for you?
Implementation & RolloutLegacy System UpgradesCRM IntegrationOngoing Support
Distributors who upgrade will have centralised reporting, quicker fulfilment, and fewer stockouts. Consulting a Microsoft Dynamics 365 distribution partner early on and implementing with a clear roadmap is beneficial because aging systems gradually cost you money.
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Still have questions? Our team is happy to help.
Get in touchYes. Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management is a solution that includes inventory management, warehouse management, procurement, and transportation management. This allows Australian and New Zealand distributors to have one connected platform rather than multiple, disconnected systems that perform each function.
Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management have built-in features such as real-time inventory visibility, location directives, wave and work templates, barcode scanning and integration with mobile devices that allow distributors to more accurately and efficiently manage warehouse operations.
Yes. It provides visibility of shipment status and fulfilment performance, enabling distribution companies to monitor orders from the warehouse to their final delivery without the need for any other tracking system.
Not necessarily. Depending on your business needs, DHRP can help with all parts of your upgrade from a legacy system to Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management or assist with the integration of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management with your current applications.
DHRP is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner in Australia and New Zealand who specialises in implementing, legacy upgrades, CRM integration and providing support for trade and distribution businesses.
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