Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Process Manufacturing

Optimize your operations, transform your products, engage customers, and empower employees by synthesizing business info and data from the Internet of Things.

Consistency, compliance, and profitable servitization in process manufacturingWhether it’s reducing the cost of operations, driving efficiencies in the supply chain, reducing waste, or meeting new legal and regulatory requirements, manufacturers are being asked to do more. To maintain robust, reliable operations and a competitive advantage, successful manufacturers work to foster flexibility and innovation—not only in product and service offerings but also in daily operations.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 with Microsoft Azure IoT Suite and Microsoft Cortana Intelligence Suite help you modernize all aspects of operations, give employees the information they need to do their jobs well, and reinvent your products, services, and business models with decisions based on real data.

The high cost of operational inefficiencies and inaccurate business intelligenceIn today’s busy world, information is often handled improperly, lost, or miscommunicated. The security of materials and data can be compromised and there’s a high risk of providing an inconsistent product or customer experience. Given increasing volumes of data from sales, marketing, and new Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, several recent surveys reporti that manufacturers often struggle to manage confusing, duplicative, and out-of-date systems and processes. Roll over for insights.

Better financial budgeting and forecasting with real-time, cloud-based dataConverting key information like financial records to a cloud-based IT system can yield faster, more accurate insights for significantly better plant management. Many manufacturers are already using cloud-based systems for financial data per a recent survey conducted by Accenture.v

With Microsoft Dynamics 365, finance teams and other stakeholders can immediately access advanced, relevant analytics and guidance for better operational decision-making.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Start with what you need today and pay only for the services and licenses used. Dynamics 365 provides a set of integrated services that work within the context of your existing business processes. This comprehensive solution helps your company better adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, transform your business for the better, and delight your customers. Roll over for insights.

Discover how Microsoft Dynamics 365 can help you transform your manufacturing business.Contact Hitachi Solutions to set up a free assessment to learn more about Dynamics 365.

i http://www.forbes.com/sites/gilpress/2016/09/02/%20internet-of-things-by-the-numbers-what-new-surveys-found/#5d89ad9610a8 ii Tripwire Survey: Few Are Prepared for IoT Security Risks, https://www.rtinsights.com/tripwire-iot-security-survey/iii Forrester Consulting, Simplifying the Complexity of IoT, https://www.xively.com/resources/simplifying-the-complexity-of-iot iv Bain & Company, How Providers Can Succeed in the Internet of Things, August 29, 2016: http://bain.com/publications/articles/how-providers-can-succeed-in-the-internet-of-things.aspxv Statistics from survey conducted by Longitude Research on behalf of Accenture for Oracle , quoted in http://www.industryweek.com/modern-finance. vi http://www.pwc.com/us/en/industrial-products/next-manufacturing/big-data-driven-manufacturing.htmlvii MPI Group’s Internet of Things Study

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Connecting operations, finance, service, sales, marketing, and human resourcesBy correlating and merging data from different IT systems and new IoT sources, Microsoft Dynamics 365 can improve existing processes, quality control. and workforce productivity while increasing the reliability and profitability of overall operations. New Microsoft Cognitive Services and Machine Learning are easier to use and provide more targeted, actionable guidance. With Dynamics 365, manufacturers can optimize operations, develop higher-quality, more compelling products and services, and respond faster and more effectively to customer requests. Roll over for insights.

Using the new information from the IoTMany companies are already deep into the IoT landscape, tracking everything from materials and inventory to in-market usage and performance monitoring. The wave of resulting data is revolutionizing the way that manufacturers do product planning, production, and order fulfillment. A recent PwC surveyvi discovered that US manufacturers are on their way to becoming sophisticated data-driven businesses. Roll over for insights.

The rise of the Internet of Things means that new information is moving at an increasing rate of speed through the activities and processes that make up the supply chain. A recent study from the MPI Groupvii found several specific motivations for the push:

Using Microsoft Dynamics 365, manufacturers can take advantage of new IoT capabilities to help improve and transform business processes.

of respondents say they are currently using more

than five systems for financial data.

of manufacturing executives believe applying IoT to

plants and processes will increase profitability during

the next five years.

of executives surveyed have already adopted a cloud-based system for

core finance tasks.

of manufacturers say product improvement is the most important reason for

adopting smart devices.

are developing a roadmap to migrate to a cloud-based system.

of the IoT deployment by 2025 will be in the manufacturing sector.

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