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MB-920 Practice Question: Describe the core capabilities of the finance and operations apps

A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. They want to optimize inventory levels to reduce carrying costs while avoiding stockouts. They need a system that suggests replenishment quantities based on historical demand and lead times. Which feature should they use?

⚠ Common exam trap

A common mix-up: candidates confuse the operational function of procurement and sourcing with the planning function of master planning, assuming that purchasing activities inherently include demand-driven replenishment calculations.

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

Master planning

Master planning in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management uses historical demand data, lead times, and on-hand inventory to calculate replenishment suggestions. It generates planned orders that optimize inventory levels, reducing carrying costs while preventing stockouts through time-phased requirements planning.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Bill of materials

    Why it's wrong here

    Bill of materials is for product structure.

  • Inventory valuation

    Why it's wrong here

    Inventory valuation tracks costs, not replenishment.

  • Master planning

    Why this is correct

    Master planning uses historical demand and lead times to suggest replenishment quantities.

  • Procurement and sourcing

    Why it's wrong here

    Procurement and sourcing handles purchasing but not planning.

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