introduction to erp & microsoft dynamics ax overview
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Microsoft Dynamics AX Overview
Saptha Wanniarachchi MBCS,MCSE,MCITP (AX)
What is ERP
• One System utilize common database, which supports all applications.
• An integrated business system that operates in real time
• A consistent look and feel throughout each module.
• ERP Automates the tasks involved in performing a business process
Why ERP
What should an ERP Application deliver?
Dynamic Applications Technologies And Characteristics
Source: “ERP Applications: Innovation Rekindles Among the Ashes of Consolidation”, Forrester Research, June 2007”
Over $2.5B in acquisitions Over $1B in business applications R&D
23 years of Biz Apps Experience297,000 Customers / >10,000 Partners
Poised for software-driven transformation
Business Applications and Microsoft
Microsoft Dynamics AX: Vision Delivered
Source: Gartner: Magic Quadrant for ERP for Product-Centric Midmarket Companies , Dec 2010
Source: The Forrester wave: Order Management Hubs, Q3 2010
“Gartner believes that Dynamics AX is best-suited for core midmarket companies in discrete and process manufacturing and distribution industries and in retail, with a presence in multiple countries” Gartner, Dec 2010
Enterprise
Midmarket
Small Business
Corporate
A complete CRM suite including sales force automation, marketing and service management
Small business financial managementRetail management and point of saleIntegrated contact management, accounting and online services packaged with Microsoft Office
Broad business management suites including financial management, supply chain management and customer relationship management functionality
Microsoft Dynamics Products
Delivering Value Through Innovation
Role Tailored Experience
Business Intelligence
Integration
Compliance
Microsoft Dynamics AX
ReachingTo verticals
Vertical Solutions
ERPFoundation
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Business Process
Coverage
Industry Services
Functionality
Manufacturing
Project Management
Distribution
Service Management
Human Resource
Management
Financial Management
Customer Relationship Management
Expenses Management
Inventory Costing
Simplifying Application LifecycleEnhance Financial Capabilities Enrich Industry PlatformBest Practices in Business ProcessesSoftware + Services
Continued focus on Simplifying Application LifecycleMore Industry functionalityMore deployment flexibilityMore Software + Services scenarios
SERVICE PACKS/MINOR RELEASES
Continued innovation targeted at mid-market with particular focus on:
SimplicityProductivityDynamics User Experience LeadershipMicrosoft technologyTime-to-Value
2008-2009 2014-20152011-2012 2017-2018
Role Tailored UXGlobal Enterprise CapabilitiesCompliancySelf-Service BI
Dynamics AX 2009
Dynamics AX 2012
Dynamics AX ‘7’
Dynamics AX ‘8’
MAJOR RELEASES
Solution Roadmap
Microsoft Dynamics AX Module Functionality
Role Tailored User Experience
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Sure Step Methodology Provides Scalable Holistic Solution
• Provides Microsoft Dynamics specific content
• Filters on Project Type and/or Product
• Available in multiple languages
• Six stepped phases• Process flow navigation
Diagnostic Analysis Design Development Deployment Operation
Decision Accelerator Offerings
Requirements and Process Review
Fit Gap and Solution Blueprint
Proof of Concept
Architecture Assessment
Scoping Assessment
Business Case
Upgrade Evaluation
Organization
Solution
Technology
Cross Phase Processes
Program Management Training Business Process Analysis
Requirements & Configuration Custom Coding Quality & Testing
Infrastructure Integration & Interfaces Data Migration
Project Types
Standard Implementation
Enterprise Implementation
Rapid Implementation
Upgrade
Sure Step Methodology
Balanced sheet posting of Fixed price
Integration with MS Project Server
Hierarchical activities
User-defined project stages
A Milestone for ERP solutions…...
Centralized Payments
Centralized Cash Receipts
Centralized Customer StatementsEliminations
Intercompany allocations
Enterprise model
Reverse Financial Entries
Compliance Center
Additional Financials Dimensions3-way matching
Workflow Budget Revision History30+ Role pages
Ledger Account Categories
Miscellaneous Charges
1 Global capabilities
2 Record scale and performance
3 Setting the bar in innovation…
Dynamics AX 2009 benchmark transactions faster with compression on SQL Server 2008
Throughput Scalability
+ +
RoleTailored UX Unified Communication
DigitalSignature
RealWorldSOA
+ +‘etc…’
Returns management
Purchase Requisition
Purchase Requisition Packing slip based invoices
Service Order Gant Chart Service Consumption Reporting
Streamlining Picking ProcessMulti Site Costing Multi Version Item Costing
Activation of Refill Pallet Transport
Project price groups
Project Control
Global Address Book
Cash Advance Requests
Shipment Carrier Integration Time Zone support
Mainframe
Client Server
Minicomputer
Cloud
Web
Disruptor:Virtualization
Future of Computing
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The New CIO Role: Big Changes Ahead
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