Managing Assets in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management

Efficiently managing physical assets is critical for maintaining smooth operations and reducing costly downtime in modern enterprises. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of planning, tracking, and maintaining organizational assets. You will transition from understanding basic asset management terminology to confidently navigating the Asset Management module within Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Through clear explanations and written scenarios, you will learn how to optimize maintenance workflows and improve asset lifecycles. What you'll learn: Understand foundational asset management terminology, lifecycle states, and core module configurations; Create and manage asset records, functional locations, and hierarchical asset structures; Configure preventive maintenance plans, schedules, and service rounds to minimize operational downtime; Process maintenance requests and work orders from initial creation to final execution and closure; Track maintenance costs, resource allocation, and asset performance metrics for better decision-making; Apply modern best practices for integrating asset data with broader supply chain operations. The course starts with essential concepts and setup procedures before walking you through maintenance planning, work order execution, and cost tracking. You will read through realistic enterprise scenarios and practical text-based exercises designed to reinforce your learning. This course is designed for beginners, operations managers, and IT professionals looking to understand asset maintenance without any prior experience in Dynamics 365. Start reading today to master the essentials of modern asset management.