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title: Factory of the Future for Manufacturers
description: "This article discusses the top solutions for the factory of the future: Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (ERP), IoT-based sensing, cloud and more"
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# Factory of the Future for Manufacturers
02.16.22
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What is the factory of the future? When I think about the future for manufacturing companies I envision the basics and at a minimum, workers having mobile access to their work orders, instructions, and their time sheets. Ultimately having immediate access to quality tests and results, and deprecating inventory from the work order would be ideal. Integration to suppliers and distributors through EDI with a robust ERP with strong inventory forecasting or master planning module would be key. The next steps would be building a service department focused on the repair and maintenance and preventative or predictive maintenance of the products produced. Adding a set of technology tools such as remote monitoring through Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and AI to next to existing ERP would be ideal.
Manufacturing technology seem to be moving at a rate I have not seen in the 20 plus years working in this industry. I have not worked in a manufacturing plant or a job shop, but I do help manufacturing companies choose ERP technology. [Microsoft is a leader](https://enterprise.microsoft.com/en-us/customers/#discrete-manufacturing=9) in the latest in technology with the help of their customers such as ThyssenKrupp Elevator, and Rolls-Royce (aircraft manufacturing and services). The top solutions are [Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (ERP](http://clientsfirst-ax.com/technology-products-services/new-cloud-based-release-of-dynamics-365-for-operations-ax-7/manufacturing-mobility-solutions-dynamics-ax-7/?__hstc=4800236.27437e14a2602ef130e6d7c34df82e4d.1641937490592.1641937490592.1641937490592.1&__hssc=4800236.54.1641937490593&__hsfp=2406870324)), IoT-based sensing, cloud-based computing technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and cognitive services all on the Microsoft Azure Cloud. How are these technologies used to optimize the manufacturers supply chain is the big question. Here is my understanding of the technology:
- Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations
- IoT Based Sensing
- AI and Cognitive Services
In most manufacturing companies that I have visited over the years, they seem to be missing out on the basics such as a fully integrated ERP system, as well as having mobile access the software on any device or IoT. However, that is where Clients First fills the first gap by offering Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. We get manufacturing companies on the path to a factory of the future. You have to start somewhere and without the basic business software in place to analyze inventory and labor costs, track quality, and handle all the operations and financial aspects of your business. Even if you don't want your shop floor or production team entering time and updating inventory or work orders, having a good foundation in place for a clerk to enter this information is paramount in remaining competitive.
For more information on Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, contact us at 800-331-8382 or email [info@cfbs-us.com](mailto:info@cfbs-us.com). Clients First located in Dallas, Texas and Minneapolis, Minnesota serve Dynamics AX and 365 companies worldwide.
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