Microsoft Dynamics AX

For Retail Management.

Streamline your retail operations to manage products, processes, transactions, and business relationships-from category management through supply chain to point of sale (POS) and services. Retail Chain Manager for Microsoft Dynamics AX is a comprehensive solution that enables you to optimize merchandising using flexible configuration tools, streamline supply chain processes with access to integrated data, and connect POS systems and back-office systems. With real-time access to critical data, you can control inventory levels, make better informed decisions, and spot evolving customer trends quickly. Download Brochure

Supply chain management

• Integrate planning, organization, execution, and follow-up for all supply chain flows
• Set up centralized rules to guide ordering, replenishment, and stock management
• Boost operational efficiency and move goods efficiently
• Automate inventory control and warehouse processes
• Negotiate with suppliers for the most advantageous pricing, timing, and product placement

Price management

• Set up and control flexible pricing and discounts
• Assign a range of sales prices and discounts to any individual product, category, store, or chain
• Manage pricing by store or store group
• Print labels and shelf markers using individualized store layouts

Campaign management

• Optimize stock levels at stores and distribution centers
• Use flexible price structures, allocations, and adjustments
• Manage campaigns and promotional pricing with integrated supply chain services

Warehouse management

• Track sales and inventory in real time using key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Calculate delivery dates based on predefined trade parameters
• Use a mix of cross-docking, internal movement, and vendor-ordering activities

Inventory management

• Help create the best replenishment plan using real-time inventory level data
• Provide mobile access to warehouse processes for stocking and restocking, discarding, and returning
• Define campaign distribution plans to push items from a central warehouse

Store management

• Link all sales data on the transaction level from POS to the individual salesperson
• Prevent loss
• Reduce margin of error
• Manage store closing and money count approval procedures

Price calculation

• View and calculate gross margin, including markup cost
• Calculate an accurate landed cost
• Define the duration of individual sale prices and discounts
• Automate price changes, data collection, and bar code creation

Point of sale (POS) technology

• Control cash registers from one location to tract orders, prepayments, invoices, and cash payments
• Integrate Microsoft and third-party POS solutions, and synchronize master data and item sales information

Critical data reporting

• Access critical information from across your retail operation
• Improve visibility and margins
• Provide business intelligence, such as store, sales, and vendor performance reports

Item management

• Perform advanced item searches
• Track the status of returned items quickly and accurately from customer to original vendor

Integration with familiar software

• Maximize your investment
• Reduce costs
• Build on your IT infrastructure
• Integrate with a wide range of Microsoft business software and third-party POS systems