Latest Innovations in Supply Chain
Webinar: The Latest in D365 Supply Chain Management
Automate, Optimize, and Future-Proof Your Supply Chain with D365 SCM and AI Agents
When
December 10
Time
4:00 PM Pacific Time
Location
Online
Costs
Free
Presenters:
- Ashley Desiongco, D365 FastTrack Team, Microsoft
- Jeff Hunt, VP ERP Delivery, HSO
- Daniel Teo, Data & AI Product Manager, HSO
What You’ll Learn
- The latest industry trends and the state of global supply chains
- Why business process mapping is critical for effective supply chain operations
- How to automate with AI: new D365 SCM capabilities and agents
- Supplier engagement and communications with Copilot and AI agents
- PayFlow Agent for accounts payable automation
- Real-world AI design thinking workshop: common supply chain AI scenarios
Key Insights
- Automation is the top digital priority for manufacturers and distributors (73%); agility is under pressure, with only 45% rating themselves as highly agile.
- AI adoption is accelerating: 64% of manufacturers are prioritizing AI for customer service, supply chain planning, and design visualization.
- Predictive and Generative AI are now embedded in supply chain platforms for forecasting, planning, and risk management.
- Incremental transformation is favored—firms are automating targeted workflows to reduce friction and improve accuracy.
- Back-office automation (e.g., document handling, scheduling) is freeing up resources for higher-value tasks.
Automate, Optimize, and Future-Proof Your Supply Chain with D365 SCM and AI Agents
New Capabilities
- Supplier Portal: Streamline supplier collaboration, onboarding, and lifecycle management with a 360-degree supplier view.
- Supplier Communications Agent: Automates supplier follow-ups, manages order changes, and reduces response times from hours to minutes.
- PayFlow Agent: Modernizes accounts payable by automating vendor payment inquiries, integrating real-time payment data, and operating 24/7.
- Approval Management App: Mobile approvals for purchase requisitions and orders, enabling faster, more transparent, and collaborative workflows.
- Contract Management: Integrated contract lifecycle management for NDAs, purchase agreements, and more, improving visibility and reducing risk.