Capable to Promise (CTP) in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management: An Overview

In today’s supply chain world, accurate delivery commitments are essential. That’s where Microsoft Dynamics 365’s Capable to Promise (CTP) feature comes in. CTP uses real-time data to provide reliable delivery dates, considering inventory, production capacity, and lead times.

Capable to Promise? (CTP) is an advanced feature?designed to give businesses a precise delivery date for sales orders, considering not just what’s in stock but also what can realistically be produced and delivered, factoring in capacity constraints, lead times, and supplier availability.

Key Benefits of CTP:

• Accurate Delivery Dates: CTP provides precise delivery timelines based on live data, helping businesses meet customer expectations.
• Optimized Resource Use: It aligns production schedules with customer demand, maximizing the use of available resources and reducing inefficiencies.
• Scalability and Flexibility: CTP supports multi-site and multi-warehouse operations, making it ideal for complex supply chains and global logistics.

Why CTP Matters:

CTP goes beyond checking what’s in stock; it also evaluates production capacity, supply chain constraints, and lead times to give you a complete picture of when an order can be fulfilled. The result? Fewer delays, improved customer satisfaction, and more efficient use of resources.

What’s Next for CTP:

Looking forward, Microsoft is continually enhancing CTP with features like AI and machine learning integration, which will improve demand forecasting and delivery accuracy. Additional improvements, such as enhanced user experience and expanded integration with IoT and blockchain technology, will further streamline supply chain operations.

To explore CTP’s capabilities and potential future enhancements, read the full article on our blog.