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Microsoft Dynamics AX pros and cons

Vendor: Microsoft
3.8 out of 5
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PROS

Microsoft Dynamics AX is highly valued for its manufacturing module, which addresses product costing effectively.
The platform is recognized for its extensive functionality and customization capabilities, allowing adaptation to various business needs.
The integration with Excel is noted as a key feature, enabling seamless data interaction for users.
Its scalability and flexibility are crucial, particularly due to access to source code for developing new functions.
Supply Chain Management and field services are highlighted as particularly strong components of Microsoft Dynamics AX.

CONS

Microsoft Dynamics AX requires significant CPU and memory resources for databases, affecting performance and scalability.
Reporting and financials need improvements, with a reliance on Excel being a point of concern.
The system lacks effective integration for third-party applications and AI models.
The licensing model and associated costs have room for improvement due to its lack of flexibility.
Technical support and security updates for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 are obsolete, impacting support and security.
 

Microsoft Dynamics AX Pros review quotes

it_user674340 - PeerSpot reviewer
AVP-Head,MIS Department at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
May 29, 2017
The most valuable feature for us is the manufacturing module. It addresses our product costing for tuna canning.
GH
Director at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Oct 6, 2017
AX is nearly a Tier One product, so implementations are long, but there's a lot of flexibility. Also, the ability to handle different issues found in larger organizations.
it_user826284 - PeerSpot reviewer
MIS Director at a real estate/law firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Feb 25, 2018
All its features are valuable.
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it_user1395636 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director, Managed Services at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Aug 26, 2020
It was an okay solution when we delivered hardware and we had to do maintenance.
OA
Business Application Group Manager at OBASE
Dec 11, 2020
Dynamics AX provides a lot of functionality.
MS
Head of Business Agility and Development at Aqarat Real Estate Development Company
Jan 26, 2021
If anyone is familiar with Microsoft products then they can handle it easily.
reviewer1190469 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager IT at a retailer with 201-500 employees
Feb 16, 2021
I like that it's a complete ERP solution from production level to branch level.
Osama Nabih - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Executive Officer at Easy Touch
Feb 19, 2021
It is stable, suitable for businesses, and covers all business needs.
reviewer1272723 - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Analytics Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Feb 23, 2021
The relation between CRM and Sales, that's the main strength of this ERP.
reviewer1418619 - PeerSpot reviewer
Test Architect at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Mar 3, 2021
One of the valuable features of the solution is how easy it is to use.
 

Microsoft Dynamics AX Cons review quotes

it_user674340 - PeerSpot reviewer
AVP-Head,MIS Department at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
May 29, 2017
The database requires a huge CPU and memory resources.
GH
Director at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Oct 6, 2017
AX does take some time and maintenance.
it_user826284 - PeerSpot reviewer
MIS Director at a real estate/law firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Feb 25, 2018
It needs better financials and reporting from the system, not through Excel.
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it_user1395636 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director, Managed Services at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Aug 26, 2020
It is being decommissioned.
OA
Business Application Group Manager at OBASE
Dec 11, 2020
The product is standardised across industries so it is not a good fit for all types of sectors.
MS
Head of Business Agility and Development at Aqarat Real Estate Development Company
Jan 26, 2021
There should be the capability for users to enhance the application by using a low-code or no-code product from the Microsoft family.
reviewer1190469 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager IT at a retailer with 201-500 employees
Feb 16, 2021
There are so many errors.
Osama Nabih - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Executive Officer at Easy Touch
Feb 19, 2021
There is no Arabic interface in Microsoft Business Central, which is a big weak point.
reviewer1272723 - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Analytics Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Feb 23, 2021
They should include some modules related to solving customer problems or resolving support tickets from our customers — like a help desk for ERPs.
reviewer1418619 - PeerSpot reviewer
Test Architect at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Mar 3, 2021
The integration could improve for the future.