Microsoft Dynamics 365 and OSCA: Integrating ERP and Supply Chain

The xalution group will work with Setlog in the future, a globally operating provider of cloud-based supply chain management solutions. At the center of this partnership is the integration of Microsoft Dynamics 365 with OSCA (Online Supply Chain Accelerator) through a standard connector.

This integration connects planning processes in the ERP system more closely with operational processes across the global supply chain. International trading companies with complex supply chains in particular benefit from this solution.

Bringing ERP planning and supply chain reality together

“Today, trading companies are dealing with complex and globally connected supply chains,” explains xalution CEO Tobias Endl. “A powerful ERP system is indispensable in this context. However, it is often not sufficient on its own to efficiently manage operational coordination with numerous partners across the supply chain.”

Through the collaboration with Setlog, this gap is closed. What is planned in the ERP system and what actually happens in the supply chain are brought together within one integrated solution.

Integration of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and OSCA in the supply chain

The goal is to create an integrated ecosystem that systematically connects planning with supply chain execution. This creates greater transparency, consistent data and end-to-end processes between the ERP system and the supply chain. The corresponding integration concepts are already being jointly implemented.

Benefits of the Dynamics 365 Supply Chain integration with OSCA

  • Greater transparency across the global supply chain
  • Consistent data between the ERP system and the supply chain
  • Faster implementation through a standard connector
  • Reduced implementation effort and lower project risks

Structured coordination between ERP and supply chain

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management forms the operational backbone in many companies, reliably managing key internal business processes. OSCA complements this perspective with a cloud-based supply chain management platform focused on collaboration across the external supply chain.

Especially in trading companies with complex supplier structures and frequently changing partners, OSCA has established itself as a best-of-breed solution for operational collaboration.

The partnership therefore follows a clear objective: both systems are to be connected in a standardized, out-of-the-box way. Instead of individual interface developments, a ready-to-use integration solution is created. This significantly reduces implementation effort, project risks and time-to-value.

Guido Brackelsberg, Co-Founder of Setlog, explains:

“Retailers are moving away from isolated transactions towards interconnected value networks. By tightly integrating OSCA with Microsoft Dynamics 365, companies gain a current and comprehensive view of their global supply chain, from the start of production in the factory to product availability in the respective sales channel. This provides companies with transparency and control over their supply processes and enables them to identify disruptions early and respond accordingly.”

“The integration of ERP systems with collaborative supply chain platforms is becoming increasingly relevant for many trading companies,” says Ulrich Spaan, Managing Director of the EHI Retail Institute. “As an industry platform, we strongly welcome partners from our network joining forces to jointly advance transparency, speed and controllability in complex supply chains.”

More transparency in global supply chains

Global production networks, volatile transport markets and increasing compliance requirements present many companies with new challenges.

By integrating Microsoft Dynamics 365 with OSCA, companies gain better visibility into their supply chains and can manage processes more efficiently.

Setlog and the Supply Chain platform OSCA

Setlog develops OSCA (Online Supply Chain Accelerator), a cloud-based supply chain management platform. Companies use OSCA to digitally coordinate collaboration with suppliers and logistics partners and to increase transparency across their supply chains.

The solution is used by more than 150 brands in 92 countries, including companies in the apparel, electronics and consumer goods industries. Setlog was founded in 2001 and has offices in Bochum, Cologne and New York. www.setlog.com