Master Planning in Manufacturing using Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations: 20 Paperback – March 6, 2017

I have had this book for about a year, and it is really a handy and useful source of information. I am very happy with this purchase!

This book comes with screen shot and explanation. Before it was not there in previous books of Scott. Now very happy to buy this book for good content.. thanks Scott.

This is like the boring text book writing by a lazy professor. Maybe the author has a deep knowledge in the manufacturing/supply chain field; the knowledge certainly didn't show through.

Dr. Scott Hamilton has been publishing the definitive guides on Supply Chain Management in Dynamics AX since 2004, where a slim 22-page chapter gave a startling clear and useful overview of Axapta Version 3’s Master Scheduling capabilities.In this latest edition, Dr. Hamilton has devoted an entire 250-page volume to Supply Chain Management using the latest Dynamics AX version: Dynamics 365 for Operations. The additional content covers the integration of Dynamics 365 for Operations into an organisation’s master S&OP sales and operations game-plan; additional industry specific case studies; business process flow-charts; and Dynamics 365 for Operations screen-shots.The Master planning functionality in Dynamics 365 for Operations is virtually identical to that provided by the earlier Dynamics AX 2012 R3 version, so although using Dynamics 365 for Operations vocabulary and screen-shots this book is equally applicable to supply chain professionals operating with Dynamics AX 2012.When implementing Dynamics 365 for Operations, organisations will be keen to identify those ‘key-users’ – System Matter Experts – who are vital to the successful implementation and operation of any ERP system. The inclusion of business process flow-charts and screen-shots make this edition accessible to those key-users, and will provide them with an invaluable reference for setting up their day-to-day operation, and for exploring other supply chain management options as the organisation evolves, and business requirements change.I’m sure that with the advent of Dynamics 365 for Operations we are going to see more organisations implementing the basic Dynamics 365 for Operations functionality without resorting to customisations, and in that environment a clear, comprehensive guide like Dr. Hamilton’s is an incredibly valuable asset.This book is essential reading for Supply Chain professionals in any organisation which has implemented or is implementing Dynamics 365 for Operations; or for organisations running Dynamics AX 2009 or 2012 who are considering migration to Dynamics 365 for Operations; and for business analysts and re-seller functional consultants implementing the Trade and Logistics modules of Dynamics 365 for Operations.I cannot recommend this book highly enough.Tim Schofield. Dynamics Functional Consultant. Microsoft Business Solutions MVP.

As usual, Scott had has delivered a comprehensive and illuminating review of functionality within a new release. Not only is this an effective functionality reference manual, it is also casting much needed and little published light on the various ways that this functionality may be implemented based on a company’s business model and product line.I have observed first hand that Master Planning can be one of the most confusing and poorly implemented modules in the suite. Scott’s book is the best I have seen in attacking these sources of confusion. In addition, there is much powerful but under-tapped capability in Master Planning not implemented simply because it is not well understood. For me, this is where the book shines. Examples I would highlight include:• how appropriate use of planned order approval can be used to handle plan stability and level loading strategies for make-to-stock items. In other words, what APICS means by “Master Planning” rather than just “MRP”.• how forecast reduction by percentage profiles can be used as a demand fence – a near term period of time where only sales demand drives supply.• beneficial applications of the rarely-used supply forecast for certain supply constrained business models.• how to leverage the inherent strength of the new Dynamics 365 for Operations and recent Dynamics AX releases in mixed Lean and Traditional manufacturing shop floors.If this is how you make your living, get a copy.Nigel CoxenVista

There are some books out there that help the beginners start learning the ins and outs of the Dynamics products (like mine, hint, hint), but if I ever need to get down into the details of the business processes and also how Dynamics should be used in the real world, then I have always referenced back to Scott books - of which I'm the proud owner of many.But with Scott's newest book, he has hit a home run, because not only is he touching on a subject that everyone asks about, but few people actually know about - i.e. Master Planning, and also he is showing us all how we can do this in Dynamics 365 for Operations, but he has gone one step more and added PICTURES!For the more visual learners like myself, this is huge, huge I tell you.For me, this is the gold standard of references for Master Planning within Dynamics 365 for Operations, and if anyone is looking to learn about it then this is the book that they should be looking for.

This is the absolute reference for anyone working with manufacturing and Dynamics 365 for Operations as well as AX 2012.I work with this every day as a consultant and this is my new go-to reference. I learned so much already. This book has in depth explanations of features, processes and many real-life examples/case studies that will help anyone utilize the solution to its full potential.As a Microsoft Business Solutions MVP I use the works of Dr. Scott to extend my competency and as a look up guide when I need some knowledge refill. I also recommend this book to my customers so that they will have a better experience and be able to understand and further develop their solutions.It is a book for partners/consultants and customers/end-users alike that pays off after the first chapter is complete.

Haven't finished it yet but good so far.

Excellent book for anyone new to Master Planning concepts and methodologies.