Recently on of Data Masons’ Dynamics AX EDI clients, outdoor recreation clothing and gear provider Patagonia, was highlighted in Inbound Logistics Magazine, the information leader in supply chain and logistics management. In the article, Patagonia and other companies were highlighted for their chosen ERP solution with integrated SCM functions, demonstrating that unlike in years past, the ERP can be an all-in-one tool for improving supply chain operations, especially Microsoft Dynamics AX…

From EDI Expert, Glenn McPeak:

The automation of the transaction flow in the world of EDI is unclear for companies that want to automate the exchange of business documents between themselves (OEM for this discussion) and a sub-contract manufacturer, or those companies that are the subcontracting partner for others. Issues such as materials ownership, stocking, arrival notification, production scheduling, ERP system integration and the costing of the goods and service are not always well understood by EDI and ERP systems.

Often times the service provided is just one step in a manufacturing sequence that’s driven by a step in a shop order, as opposed to a purchase order or similar document. Some component materials may be provided by the sub-contractor, while others are owned by the buyer of the product and service. Lack of communication and integration of business systems result in scheduling challenges, stock shortages and other problems caused by the lack of communication within this supply chain exchange.

Handling these situations in a manual environment has its challenges and high overhead given…

Data Masons’ EDI experts are facilitating an in-depth conversation on EDI integration with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 during today’s manufacturing-focused sessions at the AX 2012 Sales and Pre-sales Industry Summit. Dennis Bruce of Data Masons will discuss the huge opportunity partners have to leverage the power of Microsoft Dynamics AX and support customers’ lean manufacturing goals with an Microsoft Dynamics AX EDI solution that tightly integrates common business documents without ERP platform customization.

Data Masons will also join First Tech Direct today in discussing…

With Microsoft continuing to develop industry specific solutions, such as those for the automotive manufacturing industry, more frequently Dynamics-based organizations are relying on vertically-specialized Dynamics ISVs to complement their ERP investments. For automotive suppliers, they need to implement more flexible, powerful and responsive production systems to stay ahead of the competition. Understanding this requirement, Microsoft Dynamics’ automotive manufacturing software solutions deliver the key capabilities to automotive manufacturers, but an ISV with automotive supply chain expertise can deliver the extra nudge needed to surpass the competition…