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Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics. Introduction. It’s Microsoft’s entry into the ERP space. Flavors. GP (The old Great Plains Software) NAV (The old Navision) It’s big in Europe AX (It’s their latest and greatest). Dynamics AX (1). Supports business requirements in 36 countries
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Introduction • It’s Microsoft’s entry into the ERP space
Flavors • GP (The old Great Plains Software) • NAV (The old Navision) • It’s big in Europe • AX (It’s their latest and greatest)
Dynamics AX (1) • Supports business requirements in 36 countries • Multiple currencies, time zones, and languages • Compliance with banking and reporting standards • Role tailored user experiences • Integrates well with established Office applications • Outlooks, Excel, … • Familiar “ribbon” interface
Dynamics AX (2) • BI is embedded into the product • Several pre-configured role centers • Integrated with SQL Analytics • Over 800 predefined and customizable reports • Largely a model-driven architecture • Local or cloud hosting available today
Key Functional Areas (1) • Product Information Management (Master Data) • Sales and Marketing • Inventory and Warehouse Management • Procurement and Sourcing • Production Control
Key Functional Areas (2) • Accounting • AP / AR / GL • Cost accounting • Fixed Assets • Cash management and planning • Human Resources