Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management: Capacity Planning and Scheduling

Efficient manufacturing relies on precise timing and resource allocation. Managing these variables within Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management is essential for reducing bottlenecks and meeting delivery commitments. This written course guides you through the core principles of capacity planning and production scheduling. You will transition from understanding basic resource setups to managing scheduling engines, giving you the skills to keep production lines running smoothly. What you'll learn: Understand foundational capacity planning concepts and terminology in Dynamics 365 SCM; Configure production resources, resource groups, and operations capabilities; Set up production orders and manage their lifecycle stages; Apply operation scheduling and job scheduling techniques to optimize shop floor activities; Analyze capacity limitations and resolve resource bottlenecks; Explore modern scheduling engine capabilities for real-time resource optimization. The course starts with essential definitions and resource setups before progressing to active scheduling execution. You will read detailed scenarios and work through practical written exercises to reinforce your learning. Designed for beginners, this course requires no prior experience with Dynamics 365, making it ideal for aspiring supply chain professionals and system administrators. Start reading today to master the fundamentals of production scheduling.