MB-920 Describe Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Practice Question
A company uses Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management to manage its supply chain. They need to forecast demand for the next quarter to plan procurement and production. Which module should they use for demand forecasting?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the Sales and marketing module's sales history and pipeline data with the actual forecasting engine, but demand forecasting is a dedicated function within Master Planning that requires statistical processing, not just sales data entry.
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
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Master planning
Master planning in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management is the module specifically designed for demand forecasting. It uses historical data and statistical methods to generate forecasts that drive procurement and production planning. The other modules handle execution or sales tracking, not the forecasting engine.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Procurement and sourcing
Why it's wrong here
Procurement and sourcing manages purchasing, not forecasting.
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Master planning
Why this is correct
Master planning includes demand forecasting models to predict future demand.
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Production control
Why it's wrong here
Production control manages production orders, not demand forecasting.
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Sales and marketing
Why it's wrong here
Sales and marketing manages leads and opportunities, not demand forecasting.
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