Master Planning in Microsoft Dynamics® AX 2012

Topics include the main concepts, considerations and setups used in master planning, master scheduling, forecast scheduling, coverage groups , product item detailed coverage settings, and the effect that intercompany and multisite operations has on the Master planning module.

At Course Completion

• Create, set up, and process master plans.
• Judge when to use one and two master plan strategies.
• Handle generated planned orders.
• Set up and understand reduction keys.
• Set up and understand period allocation keys and item allocation keys.
• Create, set up, and understand coverage groups and the item coverage.
• Create, set up and process forecast models and forecast plans.
• Create, set up and process master plans with intercompany.
• Understand how planning can be conducted across multiple sites, locations, and warehouses across multiple Microsoft Dynamics® AX 2012 companies.

Course Requirements:

Students looking to take this course (80423) must already have the following technical knowledge:

• General knowledge of Microsoft® Windows®

• Completed the Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics®AX 2012 course

• The ability to use Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for basic processing

In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have:

• A basic knowledge of forecasting, planning, production control, purchasing, and inventory concepts.

• Some practical experience in how to use the Master planning module.

• Attended the Intercompany Setup and Order Processing in Microsoft Dynamics® AX 2012 course.