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SAP EWM vs WM: Key Features & Deployment

A warehouse management system (WMS) aims to control the movement and storage of materials within a warehouse through tracking systems and communication between product stations. It monitors products' progress through the warehouse and directs optimized stock put away based on real-time bin utilization information. A WMS involves the physical warehouse infrastructure and processes associated transactions like shipping, receiving, put away, and picking.

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SAP EWM vs WM: Key Features & Deployment

A warehouse management system (WMS) aims to control the movement and storage of materials within a warehouse through tracking systems and communication between product stations. It monitors products' progress through the warehouse and directs optimized stock put away based on real-time bin utilization information. A WMS involves the physical warehouse infrastructure and processes associated transactions like shipping, receiving, put away, and picking.

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  • Warehouse Management in General: Provides an overview of warehouse management systems and their role in supply chain management.
  • EWM Vs WM Functionalities: Compares functionalities between SAP ERP WM and SAP EWM systems, highlighting their capabilities.
  • Deployment Options of SAP EWM: Discusses different deployment strategies for SAP EWM, including centralized and decentralized scenarios.
  • Warehouse Structure: Illustrates the structural hierarchy within a warehouse, from storage types to individual storage bins.
  • SAP EWM and SAP ERP Linkage: Explains the interconnection between SAP EWM and SAP ERP systems in managing plant and warehouse operations.
  • Communication between SAP ERP and SAP EWM: Details the data exchange and communication processes between SAP ERP and SAP EWM systems.
  • A Possible SAP EWM System Landscape: Outlines a potential system landscape for implementing SAP EWM with integrations across various servers.
  • Packaging Specification Structure: Describes the structure for packaging specifications and related documentation within the SAP environment.
  • Handling Units: Presents visual representation and details about handling units in the warehouse context.
  • Nested Handling Units: Illustrates the concept of nested handling units and their organization within logistics operations.
  • Menu on RF: Showcases the RF menu system used for navigating and managing warehouse processes.
  • PPF Applications: Explains PPF applications and their role in warehouse management processes, including automation and scheduling.
  • Business Process Running across Systems: Discusses the seamless integration of business processes across SAP modules, emphasizing the handling units at each stage.
  • Document Flow for Inbound Process: Explains the inbound process document flow, from vendor delivery to warehouse task execution.
  • Simple Putaway Process: Outlines a straightforward putaway process within the warehouse, showing task allocation and completion.
  • Inbound with Deconsolidation: Details the process of inbound goods with deconsolidation, illustrating each handling step.
  • Outbound Delivery Document Creation Flow: Describes the process and flow of creating outbound delivery documents from sales orders.
  • Activities Performed in the Yard: Enumerates various activities occurring within the yard area such as check-ins and loadings.
  • Physical Inventory: Illustrates the types of physical inventory processes used in maintaining warehouse accuracy.
  • Warehouse Management Monitor Screen Layout: Shows the layout of the warehouse management monitor screen, detailing parent and child data sections.
  • VAS Order: Covers the Value-Added Services order process, highlighting specific example tasks like labeling.
  • Cross-Docking: Explains the cross-docking process including planned and opportunistic methods and their advantages.
  • Planned Cross-Docking in Warehouse or Distribution Center: Demonstrates the process for planned cross-docking within warehouses and distribution centers.
  • Conclusion: Concludes the document with a summary or expression of gratitude.

Warehouse Management in General

A warehouse management system (WMS) is a key part of the


supply chain and primarily aims to control the movement
and storage of materials within a warehouse and process the
associated transactions, including shipping, receiving, put
away, and picking.

The systems also direct and optimize stock put away based
on real-time information about the status of bin utilization.

A WMS monitors the progress of products through the


warehouse. It involves the physical warehouse
infrastructure, tracking systems, and communication
between product stations.
EWM Vs WM Functionalities
Deployment Options of SAP EWM
Warehouse Structure
SAP EWM and SAP ERP Linkage
Communication between SAP ERP and SAP EWM
A Possible SAP EWM System Landscape
Packaging Specification Structure
Handling Units
Nested Handling Units
Menu on RF
PPF Applications
Business Process Running across Systems
Document Flow for Inbound Process
Simple Putaway Process
Inbound with Deconsolidation
Outbound Delivery Document Creation Flow
Activities Performed in the Yard
Physical Inventory
Warehouse Management Monitor Screen
Layout
VAS Order
Cross-Docking
Planned Cross-Docking in Warehouse or
Distribution Center
• Thank you

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