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"Managing Your Supply Chain using Microsoft Dynamics Ax 2009" by Dr. Scott Hamilton

A while back Dr. Scott Hamilton kindly sent me copy of his latest book "Managing your supply chain using Microsoft Dynamics Ax 2009".

Most will remember his two previous editions of this book for DAX 3.0 and 4.0. The latest version in my opinion definitely is top notch. The key differentiating aspect on Dr. Hamilton's books are the amount and most significantly quality of relevant and accurate information based on not only standard DAX training materials, documentation etc but also based on his consulting engagements, presentations from various SCM conferences etc. In fact Dr Hamilton has even contributed to standard DAX 2009 user documentation on areas like product costing and quality management.

Anyway, in this book he has extensively covered SCM activities in manufacturing and distribution environments alongside blending new functionalities that were introduced in DAX 2009 (ex Multi-site functionality). Each and every chapter is consistent in its quality and over all very well written. Plenty of case studies is definitely a strong point in highlighting not only fundamental business challenges but also highlights customisations and 3rd party ISV offerings (ex ECO module from Columbus IT, S&OP tool from Oliver Wight etc - 14th and 35th case study respectively) for DAX 2009.

I would highly recommend this book to implementation consultants and also to end users implementing or considering implementing DAX 2009.