Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Standard Edge - Step-up Subscription License (1 License) | Academic Pricing

Unlock the full potential of academic supply chains with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Standard Edge configured under a Step-up Subscription License. This offering, packaged for Academic pricing through the Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES), delivers enterprise-grade capabilities in a scalable, cloud-based environment designed for universities, colleges, and educational institutions. With this license, you gain access to a comprehensive set of supply chain management features that streamline operations, optimize inventory, enhance procurement, and empower data-driven decision-making across campus labs, research centers, and administrative units.

• Real‑time visibility across the entire supply chain: monitor inventory levels, warehouse movements, demand signals, and production status from a single, integrated view. This consolidated perspective supports proactive decision-making, minimizes stockouts, and reduces excess inventory across multiple campuses or departments.
• Standard Edge power with scalable growth: leverage advanced warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities designed to handle complex supply chain processes. The Edge tier delivers reliable performance for large data volumes and multi‑site operations, with room to scale as your academic programs expand or new research initiatives arise.
• Academic pricing through EES: designed for educational institutions, this step‑up subscription license offers a lower total cost of ownership while maintaining access to enterprise‑class features. It enables hands-on teaching, student projects, and real‑world lab demonstrations without compromising compliance or security.
• Seamless integration with the Microsoft ecosystem: built to work in harmony with Dynamics 365 applications, Power Platform, and Azure services. This interoperability ensures consistent data across modules, facilitates automated workflows, and supports powerful analytics and reporting for classrooms, research centers, and administration.
• Ongoing updates, security, and compliance: receive regular feature updates and security patches as part of your subscription. Enterprise-grade controls, role‑based access, and data protection features help protect sensitive institutional data while ensuring reliable uptime for academic operations.

Technical Details of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Standard Edge - Step-up Subscription License

• Product name: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
• Edition: Standard Edge
• License type: Step-up Subscription
• License quantity: 1 License
• Pricing program: Academic (Enrollment for Education Solutions - EES)
• Deployment model: Cloud-based SaaS
• Vendor: Microsoft
• Environment access: Online access to Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management via Microsoft cloud services
• Intended use: Academic environments for teaching, research, and administrative operations
• Support and updates: Standard support and ongoing feature updates included with the subscription

How to Install Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Standard Edge

• Verify eligibility for Academic pricing and obtain the Step-up Subscription License through your institution’s Microsoft representative or approved education licensing channel.
• Sign in to the appropriate Microsoft admin portal (Microsoft 365 or Dynamics 365 admin center) using an administrator account associated with your EES license.
• Assign the license to a user who will administer the Dynamics 365 environment and oversee supply chain operations, ensuring appropriate access controls and permissions.
• Create or connect to a Dynamics 365 environment suitable for your academic use case (development, test, or production) and configure the necessary security roles, data access policies, and governance settings.
• Enable core supply chain modules (inventory management, procurement, warehousing, demand planning, production control) and begin setting up master data, workflows, and dashboards tailored to campus workflows and research needs.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is a Step-up Subscription License?

  A: A Step-up Subscription License is a licensing model that allows customers to upgrade or step up to higher tier features or capacity via a subscription, enabling scalable access as needs grow. In the academic context, this means institutions can start with essential capabilities and expand to more advanced supply chain features as programs or research requirements evolve.

• Q: What does the Standard Edge edition include?

  A: The Standard Edge edition encompasses robust supply chain management capabilities suitable for multi‑site, multi‑department environments. It covers essential processes such as inventory management, procurement, warehousing, and production planning, with scalable options to handle increased data volumes and complex workflows typical of large educational institutions.

• Q: Does the license include updates and support?

  A: Yes. The subscription includes ongoing feature updates and security patches, along with access to Microsoft support as defined by the EES terms. This ensures your Dynamics 365 environment remains current, secure, and compliant with evolving educational requirements.

• Q: Can this license be used for teaching and research?

  A: Absolutely. The Academic EES licensing is designed to support teaching, student labs, research projects, and campus operations, providing real-world ERP capabilities in a controlled, educational setting.

• Q: How many users can be licensed with the 1 license offering?

  A: The listing specifies 1 License as part of this step-up subscription. Additional users typically require additional licenses or appropriate licensing adjustments through your education licensing program. Always consult your education licensing administrator to align licenses with institutional needs.

• Q: Is the deployment cloud-based or on-premises?

  A: This offering is deployed as a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, leveraging Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure. This delivers scalable performance, automatic updates, and simplified administration without on-site hardware management.