Lean Manufacturing Basics in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management

Streamlining production and reducing waste are critical for modern manufacturing businesses. Understanding how to map these lean principles to an enterprise resource planning system is a highly valued skill in supply chain management. This course guides you through the foundational concepts of lean manufacturing and shows you how to implement them within Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. You will transition from understanding basic lean terminology to configuring real-world production flows and kanban rules. What you'll learn: - Understand core lean manufacturing concepts, including waste reduction, value streams, and pull-based production. - Configure production flows and activities to map your physical shop floor processes to the digital system. - Set up kanban rules, including manufacturing and withdrawal kanbans, to automate material replenishment. - Manage kanban jobs using the kanban board for transfer and process jobs. - Analyze inventory and production data to identify bottlenecks and improve process efficiency. - Explore modern supply chain observability patterns to keep your manufacturing processes agile and responsive. The course starts with fundamental lean manufacturing definitions and core concepts before moving step-by-step into system configuration, kanban management, and daily operational workflows. It is designed for beginners, supply chain professionals, and ERP functional consultants who want to learn lean manufacturing configuration with no prior experience required. Start reading today to build a strong foundation in modern lean manufacturing systems.