Dycotrade is a name that we had long been familiar with and had some interactions with over the years, most notably speaking at one of its user groups in Rotterdam several years ago. Based in the Netherlands, DycoTrade delivers an end-to-end (CTRM/CM) solution based on full integration with MS Dynamics 365 F&SCM and is a “MS preferred solution”. It has quietly gone about its business over the years, adding customers globally in various ags & softs and metals industry segments. This week, I was kindly afforded a demonstration of its solution and learned a good deal more about this vendor and its business. Being fully embedded within MS Dynamics 365, Dycotrade gains from Microsofts huge investment in that platform and indeed, as I was informed, the Dycotrade screens look identical to generic Dynamics screens. For me, the solution falls within the broader Commodity Management software category as it incorporates all aspects of the supply chain for most bulk and packaged commodities. It appears to have a deeply functional pricing engine that allows it to cater for complex pricing scenarios such as you may find with concentrates, for example. It also extends the Dynamics model for commodities in many areas like… continue reading