How effective is Dynamics 365 SCM when integrating with third-party MES systems,

[Alllen]

How effective is Dynamics 365 SCM when integrating with third-party MES systems, and what customisations were required to ensure seamless production data flow?

How can organisations streamline complex warehouse operations using Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management’s advanced Warehouse Management module, and which configurations (wave templates, work templates, location directives, or mobile workflows) have you found most effective in improving picking and fulfilment efficiency?

[Azr_geek]

Hello @Alllen,

Here is a short and simple combined answer:

Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management integrates effectively with third-party MES systems because it provides standard business events and APIs for production-order starts, reporting, consumption, and scrap. Most organisations only need light customisation—typically adding a few custom fields, mapping MES data to D365 entities, and setting up error-handling or reconciliation rules to ensure clean data flow. Once configured, the integration gives reliable real-time visibility to production and reduces manual corrections.

For warehouse operations, D365’s advanced WMS helps streamline complex processes by using well-designed wave templates, work templates, and location directives. In practice, the most impactful improvements usually come from: wave templates that group orders by priority or carrier; work templates that split large picks into manageable tasks; location directives that prioritise fast-pick and optimal storage areas; and mobile workflows that guide workers and reduce walking. When these are tuned properly, companies typically see faster picking, fewer errors, and smoother fulfilment overall.

Regards,
Azr_geek