Dynamics 365 Maa- ja metsätalous – opas & kumppanit

Production planning and follow-up

Planning of crops, animal husbandry or forest harvesting, as well as follow-up of resources and results.

Inventory management

Management of raw materials, supplies, machinery and livestock, including traceability and valuation.

Sales and customer management

Managing customer relationships, order placement, quotes and agreements for products such as grain, timber or meat.

Financial and accounting flows

Complete management of revenues, costs, invoicing, accounts payable, and financial reporting.

Maintenance and service of machinery

Planning and follow-up of maintenance measures for agricultural machinery and forestry equipment.

Quality and certification management

Ensuring compliance with industry-specific standards and certifications, such as organic production or FSC.

HR administration

Management of employees, salaries, scheduling and skills development, especially important for seasonal work.

Weather dependency and seasonal variations

Unpredictable weather conditions and clear seasonal patterns affect planning and revenue.

Complex regulations and subsidies

The industry is covered by extensive regulations and support systems that require careful administration.

Volatile market prices

Price fluctuations in input goods and final products create uncertainty regarding profitability.

Efficient resource optimization

Constant challenge to optimize the use of land, water, energy and labor.

Maintenance and investments in machinery

Demanding maintenance of expensive machinery and the need for strategic investments in new technology.

Traceability and quality assurance

Demands from consumers and legislation for full traceability from farm to fork or from forest to sawmill.

Suitable for small and medium-sized businesses in agriculture and forestry to manage finance, procurement, sales, inventory, and projects.

Suitable for larger companies with more complex requirements for financial control, logistics, production planning, and global supply chains.

Supports customer relationship management, sales processes, quotation management, and monitoring of customer interactions for all types of companies in the industry.

Useful for companies with their own service organisation, for example, for maintenance and repair of machinery or equipment at customer sites.

Offers a platform for managing customer enquiries, cases, and support, which may be relevant for companies with direct customer relationships.