Microsoft NCE Sensor Data Intelligence Add-In for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
Gain deeper insights into your supply chain operations with the Microsoft NCE Sensor Data Intelligence Add-In for Dynamics 365, delivering advanced analytics annually.
- Enhanced Visibility: Access real-time sensor data to understand asset performance and location.
- Predictive Maintenance: Identify potential equipment failures before they occur, reducing downtime.
- Optimized Logistics: Improve route planning and delivery efficiency through data-driven insights.
- Streamlined Operations: Integrate sensor data directly into your supply chain workflows for better decision-making.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft NCE Sensor Data Intelligence Scenario Add-In for Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management provides advanced analytics capabilities by integrating real-time sensor data directly into your supply chain processes. This add-in enables businesses to monitor asset performance, track inventory movement, and gain actionable insights to optimize logistics and operational efficiency.
This solution is designed for mid-market and enterprise organizations that utilize Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and operate physical assets or manage complex logistics. It empowers IT managers and operations leads to move beyond traditional reporting by incorporating live data streams, facilitating proactive decision-making and improving overall supply chain resilience.
- Real-time Data Integration: Connects various IoT sensors and devices to Dynamics 365.
- Advanced Analytics: Provides tools for analyzing sensor data to identify trends and anomalies.
- Predictive Insights: Enables forecasting of potential issues, such as equipment failure or delays.
- Operational Dashboards: Offers customizable views of key performance indicators derived from sensor data.
- Workflow Automation: Triggers alerts or actions within Dynamics 365 based on sensor data thresholds.
Transform your supply chain visibility and responsiveness with integrated sensor data intelligence.
What This Enables
Enable real-time asset performance monitoring
Enable teams to monitor the live performance and status of physical assets through integrated sensor data. This allows for immediate identification of operational deviations and performance bottlenecks.
IoT integration, asset tracking, operational analytics, cloud deployment, SaaS integration
Streamline predictive maintenance workflows
Streamline the process of identifying potential equipment failures by analyzing sensor data for early warning signs. This proactive approach minimizes unexpected downtime and reduces maintenance costs.
Predictive analytics, asset management, operational efficiency, cloud deployment, SaaS integration
Automate logistics and inventory tracking
Automate the tracking of inventory and logistical movements by ingesting data from sensors on goods or transport vehicles. This ensures accurate, up-to-the-minute visibility across the supply chain.
Supply chain visibility, inventory management, logistics optimization, cloud deployment, SaaS integration
Key Features
Sensor Data Integration
Connects diverse sensor data sources directly into Dynamics 365 for a unified view of operations.
Real-time Analytics Engine
Processes incoming sensor data instantly to identify trends, anomalies, and performance metrics.
Predictive Modeling
Utilizes historical and real-time data to forecast potential equipment failures or operational disruptions.
Customizable Dashboards
Provides tailored visual representations of key performance indicators for better comprehension and action.
Alerting and Notifications
Triggers automated alerts based on predefined thresholds, enabling rapid response to critical events.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Essential for monitoring production equipment, optimizing factory floor operations, and tracking raw materials or finished goods with sensors.
Transportation & Logistics
Crucial for real-time tracking of shipments, monitoring vehicle performance, and optimizing delivery routes based on live data.
Retail & Hospitality
Useful for monitoring inventory levels in real-time, tracking asset conditions (e.g., refrigeration), and managing operational efficiency in large chains.
Energy & Utilities
Applicable for monitoring the performance of infrastructure, predicting maintenance needs, and ensuring the efficient operation of utility assets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary benefit of the Sensor Data Intelligence Add-In?
The primary benefit is the ability to integrate real-time sensor data into Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, enabling predictive insights, enhanced operational visibility, and optimized logistics.
What types of sensors can be integrated?
The add-in is designed to be flexible and can integrate with various IoT sensors that provide data relevant to asset performance, location, environmental conditions, and more, provided appropriate connectors or APIs are available.
Is this a standalone product or does it require Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management?
This is an add-in specifically designed to enhance Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. It requires an existing deployment of that platform to function.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.