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 Duration 21 hours (3 days)

Course Outline

🔹 Module 1 – Introduction to Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC)

  • An overview of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC ERP platform
  • Exploration of core modules and system capabilities
  • Navigation basics and user interface fundamentals

🔹 Module 2 – Fundamentals of Warehouse Management in Business Central

  • Understanding WMS concepts within an ERP framework
  • Configuring warehouse structures, zones, bins, and units of measure
  • Managing inbound and outbound processes, including receiving, storage, and dispatch
  • Handling inventory operations such as cycle counting and internal stock movements

🔹 Module 3 – Integration with Warehouse Insight

  • An introduction to Warehouse Insight and its connectivity with BC
  • Setting up and utilizing mobile devices and barcode scanners
  • Practical execution of operations using handheld devices (e.g., Datalogic, Zebra, Honeywell)
  • Coverage of key operations: receiving, picking, put-away, packing, and shipping
  • Maintaining a consistent user interface across diverse warehouse setups

🔹 Module 4 – License Plating and Enhanced Traceability

  • Understanding the concept of License Plate Numbers (LPN)
  • Creating and managing LPs for pallets, boxes, and containers
  • Label printing techniques and archiving reports
  • Tracking mixed items using unique LPNs
  • Minimizing manual scanning efforts and improving reading accuracy

🔹 Module 5 – Equipment Calibration and Quality Assurance Support

  • Embedding quality control processes into the WMS
  • Monitoring calibration schedules and equipment condition
  • Documenting inspections and non-conformities within the ERP system
  • Generating alerts for maintenance and calibration requirements

🔹 Module 6 – Test Requests (ST) and Custom Operational Workflows

  • Modeling the Test Request (ST) process within Business Central
  • Automating approval workflows and notifications (optionally via Power Platform)
  • Utilizing dashboards and reporting tools to track test and equipment statuses

🔹 Module 7 – Best Practices, Configuration, and Troubleshooting

  • Recommended approaches for setting up warehouse and LPN structures
  • Managing user roles and access controls
  • Considerations for version compatibility and upgrades (e.g., migrating to v23)
  • Addressing common troubleshooting scenarios and issue resolution
  • Integrating with other Microsoft ecosystem tools (Power BI, Power Automate)

Summary and Recommended Next Steps

Requirements

  • Prior experience with ERP or WMS systems
  • A solid grasp of inventory and warehouse operations
  • Familiarity with tools within the Microsoft ecosystem (such as Power Platform and Power BI)

Target Audience

  • Warehouse managers and logistics specialists
  • ERP system administrators and consultants
  • Operations and quality assurance staff

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