Managing BOMs, Routes, and Product Versions in Dynamics 365 SCM

Accurate product data is the backbone of any successful manufacturing operation. Mismanaged bills of materials (BOMs) or incorrect production routes lead to costly delays, excess inventory, and operational waste. This text-based course guides you through configuring and managing versioned products, BOMs, and routes within Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. By completing this course, you will gain the skills to structure engineering products, define precise manufacturing paths, and handle product lifecycle changes systematically. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational concepts of discrete manufacturing, BOMs, and routes - Create and configure engineering products with version control - Design and maintain accurate Bills of Materials for complex assemblies - Configure operations, resources, and routes to define the manufacturing process - Apply engineering change management workflows to handle product updates smoothly - Practice setting up lifecycle states to control product validity and release status Starting with essential terminology and structural foundations, this course guides you through configuration steps and practical scenarios. You will explore how to manage product revisions and release changes to production using written step-by-step explanations and clear examples. This course is designed for beginners, supply chain professionals, and functional consultants new to discrete manufacturing in Dynamics 365 SCM, with no prior ERP configuration experience required. Start reading today to master the core structures of modern manufacturing administration.