SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)

• An understanding of ERP basic concepts.

Audience

• Consultants
• Solutions architects
• Business analysts

SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) is a software platform for managing inventory in a warehouse, including the movement of goods to and from the warehouse.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at persons who wish to better manage a warehouse using SAP EWM.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Manage large volumes of goods moving in and out of the warehouse.
• Integrate warehouse and distribution processes with the broader supply chain.
• Optimise inventory tracking in real time.
• Reduce warehouse costs of processes, labor, and stock.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction

• Introduction to Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
• Evolution and benefits of SAP EWM
• Understanding the concepts in EWM
• Overview of SAP EWM features and architecture

Setting up SAP EWM

• System landscape and technical requirements
• EWM installation and configuration
• Setting up EWM organizational units
• Defining warehousing structures 
• Configuration of EWM master data

Working with SAP EWM Processes

• Goods receipt and issue processes in EWM
• Stock transfer processes in EWM
• Physical inventory processes in EWM
• Quality management in EWM
• Understanding and using EWM transition codes

Monitoring and Processing with Mobile Devices

• Mobile device configuration and integration
• Mobile applications for warehouse processes
• Work center monitoring and performance analysis

Warehouse Organization

• Layout-oriented storage control
• Warehouse order creation and processing
• Slotting and rearrangement of warehouse goods
• Warehouse process types and strategies
• Cross-docking and wave management

Optimizing Resources

• Resource management in EWM
• Workforce management and labor demand planning
• Resource optimization techniques
• Automation warehousing
• Energy management and sustainability in EWM

Working with Warehouse Extensions

• EWM add-ons and enhancements
• Integration of material flow systems
• Handling unit management and packaging optimization

Combining Inbound and Outbound Processes

• Cross-docking strategies and best practices
• Value-added services in inbound and outbound processes
• Handling returns and reverse logistics
• Vendor-managed inventory (VMI)

Troubleshooting

Summary and Conclusion