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The TMS Tug-of-War: Out-of-the-Box Features vs. Custom Integrations in D365 F&O

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Dynamics 365 Finance

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Mar 2, 2025

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  • Businesses in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations often debate between using out-of-the-box TMS functionality or custom integrations.
  • D365 F&O offers robust TMS features for load planning, freight rating, carrier management, and more.
  • Out-of-the-box TMS is suitable for businesses with standard transportation needs, predictable shipping, and minimal multi-carrier logistics complexity.
  • Custom integrations and ISV solutions are necessary for businesses with unique logistics requirements, advanced carrier integrations, global shipping, real-time tracking, high-volume automation needs, and compliance mandates.
  • Over-customization risks include maintenance costs, system performance issues, dependency on custom code, and compatibility challenges with upgrades.
  • The best approach is to balance out-of-the-box capabilities with strategic customizations, leveraging ISV solutions when possible, and ensuring long-term scalability.
  • DynamicsDad emphasizes the importance of knowing when to rely on native D365 features and when to invest in customization for efficient supply chain orchestration.
  • Logistics success is about finding the right balance between standard features and custom solutions to ensure efficient shipment delivery.

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