Configurable product use cases
Configurable products in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management are versatile. You can use them across various modules to streamline processes and meet specific business needs in the following areas:
Production
Bill of materials (BOM) management - Configurable products allow manufacturers to define flexible BOMs that accommodate different configurations or options for assembly. This capability is essential in industries where products have variations based on customer requirements or market demands.
Routing and operations - Supply Chain Management provides routing configurations that specify the sequence of operations and resources that are required for producing different variants of configurable products. This feature ensures efficient production planning and implementation that you can tailor to each product configuration.
Sales orders
Order configuration - Sales teams can use Supply Chain Management to configure products directly within sales orders based on customer preferences or specifications. With this feature, teams can select options, such as size, color, features, and accessories, to help ensure accurate order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
Price and discount management - Configurable pricing rules in Supply Chain Management allow for dynamic pricing adjustments based on selected product configurations or volume discounts that are associated with specific configurations.
Purchase orders
Supplier configuration - Purchasing departments can use Supply Chain Management to configure purchase orders for configurable products with specific supplier requirements. With this feature, they can also define procurement specifications, delivery terms, and quality standards that they can tailor to each product variant or configuration.
Sales quotes
Configuration quoting - Sales representatives can create detailed sales quotes in Supply Chain Management that include configurable product options and variants. This approach helps provide accurate pricing, availability, and delivery timelines to prospective customers based on their specific requirements.
Item requirements (projects)
Project-based configurations - Supply Chain Management supports item requirements management in project management modules. As a result, project managers can configure products and materials that they need for project implementation. With this feature, they can define project-specific BOMs, schedule production tasks, and track material consumption based on project milestones.