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Global Supplier Relationship Management at your Fingertips with Dynamics 365 Supplier Engagement

Streamline your supplier lifecycle from onboarding to management with Microsoft's new D365 Supplier Engagement—a cutting-edge SRM solution tailored to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s demands.

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Overcoming Pain Points in the Modern Supply Chain with D365 Supplier Engagement

Expanding your business across borders while effectively managing your suppliers comes with growing pains. As global supply chains become increasingly complex, companies must juggle data, quality standards, and vendor communications to stay competitive. Yet many organizations still rely on outdated systems, leaving them vulnerable to inefficiencies that impact their bottom line. 

 

Industry leaders grapple with the following challenges: 

  • Inaccurate Product Information: Leads to production delays and customer dissatisfaction. 
  • Delayed Supplier Updates: Missed opportunities and poor decision-making. 
  • Fragmented ERP Data: Limits visibility and creates inefficiencies. 
  • Manual Processes: Wastes time and increases the risk of human error. 
  • Disruptions in the supply chain: Ultimately harms customer trust. 

There’s a growing need for supplier engagement solutions that can tackle these challenges in a scalable manner while fitting seamlessly with existing data infrastructure and business processes.

It’s about fundamentally reinventing supply chain networks with... next-generation capabilities needed to continuously reach new levels of business performance. It’s what every company must do to simply stay in the game. (Source)

2024 Accenture Supply Chain Report

A New Era for Supply Chain and Supplier Engagement Strategy

Unify global supplier data, enhance business intelligence, and drive strategic procurement decisions—all with seamless integration into your Dynamics 365 ERP platform and D365 Supplier Engagement.

 

Dynamics 365 Supplier Engagement: A Platform as Powerful as its Strongest Link 

Microsoft's Dynamics 365 Supplier Engagement solution redefines supplier relationship management by unifying systemwide data and streamlining every aspect of the supplier lifecycle. 

Designed for businesses with a global footprint, this SRM solution can be easily adapted to your specific business needs. Its intuitive user interface ensures smooth adoption, while its robust features help you unlock powerful insights and operational efficiencies. 

From onboarding suppliers to maintaining critical product and quality information, HSO can help you leverage D365 Supplier Engagement to strengthen every link in your supply chain by standardizing your data across your entire supplier digital ecosystem. 

Companies that have next-generation supply chain management capabilities are on average 23% more profitable.  (Source)

2024 Accenture Supply Chain Report

The Big Picture: Supplier Engagement Planning Meets SRM Excellence

At the highest level, D365 Supplier Engagement improves every facet of your supply chain and supplier engagement strategy, affording you the resources and data insight to make strategic business decisions. 

Seamless Supplier Lifecycle Management

Effortlessly onboard, manage, and monitor supplier relationships with centralized global data management.  

  • Maintain comprehensive supplier data, including product quality and compliance metrics.
  • Navigate your supplier network with ease using powerful search capabilities.

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The Details: Engage Suppliers with Confidence

What sets D365 Supplier Engagement apart? By combining the integrated solution with HSO's expertise, you can fine tune every step of the supplier lifecycle. The result: a comprehensive system that gives you system-wide control in the following five pillars.
  • 1

    Supplier Self-service Portal

    Streamline onboarding with automated workflows.

  • 2

    Supplier Audits and Quality Ratings

    Maintain high standards with embedded periodic assessments and renewable certificates.

  • 3

    Supplier Capability & Product Data Management

    Centralize and standardize supplier information, adding as much detail as your business requires.

  • 4

    Supply Chain Search Capabilities

    Meet customer needs by finding the right suppliers quickly and efficiently.

  • 5

    Supplier Portal with Onboarding

    Enable seamless communication and collaboration with vendors.

Best of all, it can be layered on top of Microsoft’s powerful Dynamics 365 ERP platform, with the potential to incorporate your existing Finance and Operations data and leverage tools that your team is already using, like SharePoint, Microsoft 365 and Power BI. This unprecedented and innovative architecture increases the value of every piece of Microsoft technology in your ecosystem. 

Start Early to Create Competitive Edge

With decades of experience and a proven track record, HSO is the trusted partner for businesses looking to modernize their supplier relationship management. Recognized as Microsoft’s 2024 Global Partner of the Year for Supply Chain Management, HSO brings unparalleled expertise to every implementation. 

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Early adopters of D365 Supplier Engagement can enjoy measurable benefits from leveraging HSO’s expertise in supply chain engagement and our global practice. Because a multinational business needs a partner that can think just as big as them to make their vision a reality.

Frequently Asked Questions on D365 Supplier Engagement

What is D365 Supplier Engagement?
D365 Supplier Engagement is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 application designed to help procurement professionals manage supplier relationships across all legal entities from a unified workspace. It supports strategic and tactical supplier management, including performance tracking, onboarding, and collaboration.

What are the key features of D365 Supplier Engagement?
Key features include supplier performance tracking, appointment scheduling, supplier reviews, and management of prospective suppliers. It also includes a supplier-facing portal for collaboration on RFQs, purchase orders, and invoicing.

When will D365 Supplier Engagement be available?
D365 Supplier Engagement is expected to enter public preview in October 2025. General availability timelines may vary based on Microsoft's release schedule.

How does D365 Supplier Engagement improve supplier collaboration?
The solution enhances supplier collaboration through a dedicated portal built on Microsoft Power Pages. Suppliers can onboard, respond to RFQs, participate in managed bidding, and manage transactions like purchase orders and invoices.

How does D365 Supplier Engagement integrate with Dynamics 365?
D365 Supplier Engagement integrates seamlessly with Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and Dynamics 365 Finance, providing a unified experience for managing supplier relationships and leveraging existing ERP data.

Is D365 Supplier Engagement suitable for global organizations?
Yes, the application is designed for businesses with a global footprint, allowing procurement professionals to manage supplier relationships across multiple legal entities from a single workspace.

Ready to add a robust & autonomous supplier relationship manager to your arsenal? 

Take the next step toward optimizing your global supply chain. Discover how HSO's expertise combined with D365 Supplier Engagement puts control of your supplier relationship process at your fingertips. 

Get in touch with us today for a 1:1 consultation with one of our SRM experts. 

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