Introducing Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP applications

Although the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP applications are not in the scope of this book, it is important to have a basic understanding of the capabilities of these modules to make informed decisions when designing a future business solution. The Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP applications, except for Dynamics 365 Human Resources, are not based on the CDS platform and are not considered model-driven applications. Some of the applications are available also as an on-premise deployment. In this section, you will learn the capabilities of all five main Dynamics 365 ERP applications.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance

The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance app is dedicated to midsize to large multinational customers and has the following capabilities:

• General ledger
• Accounts receivable
• Accounts payable
• Budget and forecasting
• Project accounting
• Invoicing and billing
• Fixed assets
• Cash and bank management
• Expenses
• Credits and collections
• Reporting and analytics
• Compliance management

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management

The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management app is dedicated to midsize to large multinational customers and has the following capabilities:

• Product management
• Master planning
• Sales order management
• Procurement and sourcing
• Asset management
• Warehouse management
• Transportation management
• Service management
• Manufacturing
• Reporting and analytics

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce

The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce app is dedicated to midsize to large multinational customers operating in the retail business and has the following capabilities:

• Unified commerce
• Modern POS
• Merchandise management
• Inventory
• Customer loyalty
• Channel management
• e-commerce
• Reporting and analytics

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Human Resources

The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Human Resources app has the following capabilities:

• Organizational management
• Employee and manager self-service
• Employee performance and development
• Goals, skills, training, and certifications
• Compensation and benefits
• Leave and absence
• Reporting and analytics

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central app is dedicated to small to midsize local customers with no complex structures and business requirements and has the following capabilities:

• Financial management
• Supply chain management
• Sales and service management
• Project management
• Operations management
• Reporting and analytics