Product configurator
The product configurator in D365 is a constraint-based logic engine used to model complex, customizable products where component selections, dimensional variants, and assembly rules are validated in real-time during the sales process.
Solving complexity in sales and manufacturing
The product configurator is a logic-based engine within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management that enables companies to offer highly customizable products without the overhead of maintaining thousands of static item numbers. It uses constraints, rules, and mathematical formulas to ensure that any configuration selected by a salesperson or a customer is manufacturable and priced correctly.
Key mechanical logic
- Constraint-based rules: Preventing invalid combinations (e.g., "Component A is incompatible with Power Supply B").
- Dynamic BOM and routing: Automatically generating a bespoke Bill of materials (BOM) and production route based on user selections.
- Automated pricing: Calculating net prices in real-time, accounting for unique components and promotional discounts.
Strategic impact
The product configurator is the cornerstone for firms adopting a discrete manufacturing "Configure-to-Order" model. It prevents technical debt associated with catalog bloat and ensures that the shop floor receives accurate, validated instructions. For companies looking to refine their assembly processes, our Dynamics 365 custom development team can extend these configuration rules to handle even the most intricate manufacturing requirements.
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