Configure and use process manufacturing in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
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Process manufacturing is associated with formulas and manufacturing recipes, in contrast with discrete manufacturing, which uses discrete units, and bills of materials. Process manufacturing is used in manufacturing environments where production is completed in batch or semi-continuous processes.
Prerequisites
- General understanding of manufacturing processes.
- The ability to use Supply Chain Management for basic processing.
- Knowledge of inventory management.
- Knowledge of warehouse management.
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Modules in this learning path
The life cycle of production begins with the creation of the production order, batch order, or kanban. It ends with a finished, manufactured item that is ready for either a customer or another phase of production. Each step in the life cycle requires different kinds of information to complete the process. As each step is completed, the production order, batch order, or kanban shows a change in the production status. Different types of products require different manufacturing processes.
Process manufacturing is associated with formulas and manufacturing recipes, whereas discrete manufacturing uses discrete units and bills of materials. Process manufacturing is used in manufacturing environments where production is completed in batch or semi-continuous processes.
In process manufacturing in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, a formula defines the materials, ingredients, and outcomes of a specific process.
The fall and rise of prices for commodities such as renewable energy, natural gas, coal, and oil in manufacturing affect the cost of production. In this module, you'll learn how to set up commodity pricing and stay in compliance for your finished goods.