This document summarizes Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. It is designed for large organizations with 200-7,500 users and includes industry-specific and core ERP capabilities. It supports multinational companies through shared master data and processes across a single instance. The software provides flexible deployment, agile technology, easy access to data and processes, and integrated collaboration tools. It also includes capabilities for procurement, supply chain management, inventory, projects, financials, governance, risk and compliance, human capital management, sales, and marketing.

5. Software solution
Project
Financial Management &
Management Accounting
Integrates
Supply Chain
Management Production

6. Small and midsize businesses
Navision - Customizable, specialized ERP
for the mid-market
Great Plains - Full feature, “out-of-the-box”
Small and
ERP (primarily the US market)
midsize
Solomon - World class project accounting businesses
and feature rich distribution ERP for the
mid-market
Enterprise organizations
AX - Tailorable, enterprise ERP Enterprise
organizations

8. • Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 is designed for enterprises with
200 to 7,500 users.
• It includes rich industry and core ERP capabilities in a single,
global solution.
• Supports global organizations by managing multisite
operations through shared master data and business
processes, as well as country specific capabilities, in a single
instance.
• Ad hoc reports and streamlined workflows with a Microsoft
Dynamics Role Tailored user interface

9. • Expand business opportunities, modify processes, and
differentiate your business with comprehensive ERP software
that provides unprecedented agility.
• Natural modeling to continuously plan, visualize, and change
your processes
• Flexible deployment options that can change as you grow
• Agile technology that makes it easy to change and
differentiate your business

10. • Drive user involvement and innovation with a business
management solution that is simple to use, deploy, and
manage - and deliver easy access to data and processes.
• Empower employees to innovate with quick access to
information and business processes
• Integrated, self-service collaboration capabilities for
employees, customers, suppliers, and partners
• Application life-cycle management to streamline IT processes
from initial deployment through continuing change

11. Capabilities

12. Solution overview
Industry-specific Capabilities
Manufacturing Distribution Retail Services Sector Public Sector
Horizontal Capabilities
Procurement SCM Inventory Projects
Financials GRC HCM: HR & Payroll Sales and Marketing
Application Foundation
Master Data Reference Data Global Engines
Framework
Server Tools Client
Microsoft Technology Stack

13. Framework
Server Tools Client
Servers & Tools:
• Workflow incl. graphical workflow editor, work item queues
• Services (Sites, payment and commerce)
• AIF
• Role-based security and segregation of duties
• Pluggable user authentication
• New programmability concepts (models)
• Visual Studio Tools for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
• Simplified installation experience
Clients:
• Enhanced Role Tailored user interface (UI) including new Role Centers
• Microsoft Office add-ins – bi-directional integration (Word and Excel)
• Enterprise Portal based on SharePoint 2010 technology
• Country-context support
• New help system

17. Service-based integration
Budget Service
Metadata
Asset Service
Queries
Business
... Documents

18. Demo

19. • Create simple ad
hoc report
• Always up-to-date
• Use Excel
features

20. Demo

21. • Use data sources
• Build Excel
spreadsheet
• Create matrix
• Update AX from
Excel

22. Demo

23. • Create custom
template in Word
• Upload to the
SharePoint document
library
• Use the template in
AX
• View attached
document library

26. Demo

28. Extending the reach of Microsoft
Dynamics AX with Microsoft BI

31. •SharePoint integrated analysis tool for end-users
Power View
•Central storage and management of PowerPivot workbooks
PowerPivot for SharePoint
•Freely distributed Excel add-in
•Gather data from numerous sources
PowerPivot for Excel •Build datamodel by creating relationships
•InMemory data analysis (VertiPaq)
•WCF
•Expose data from AX to other applications
ODATA Query Service •Enforces AX security
•Business logic
Application •Security
•...
Object Server
•SQL Server
Microsoft
Dynamics AX
database

32. Demo