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Making Sense of Your Warehouse Management Options in Dynamics 365 for Operations

Warehouse management is critical for organizations in the manufacturing and distribution industry. Dynamics 365 for Operations offers two different approaches for warehouse management, often referred to as the basic warehouse management approach and the advanced warehouse management approach.

With the addition of Advanced warehouse management functionality in Dynamics 365 for Operations, many organizations started asking “What is the best option for our organization?”

To help answer this question, let’s first take a look at some of the new capabilities of Advanced warehouse management at a high level:

Here are some guidelines to review when deciding if the advanced warehouse management approach is a good fit for your organization. If one or more of these capabilities are a requirement, Advanced warehouse management might be the best option.

One thing to keep in mind is a mixed-mode warehouse management approach can be used. Depending on the needs of your business, Advanced warehouse management can be used for some warehouses and basic warehouse management can be used at others.

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Wendy Ring

Wendy Ring is a seasoned consultant with a focus on supply chain and professional services, shaped by years of experience across diverse Microsoft roles—including technical lead, support engineer, account manager, and technical writer. Certified in Financials, Trade & Logistics, and Project for Dynamics AX/Dynamics 365 Suppy Chain Management, Wendy has delivered training both internally and externally to empower end-users and teams alike.

Her recent work includes configuring T&L workflows for global manufacturers, troubleshooting integration challenges, and developing user documentation that bridges gaps between system functionality and day-to-day processes. Wendy brings thoughtful clarity and cross-functional insight to every engagement.

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