15. Yard Management

YARD represents a physical location outside the warehouse that’s used for managing vehicles (TU) coming into and out of the warehouse.  YARD management helps to reduce the idle time of vehicles in the warehouse, thereby benefiting the carrier and optimizing the GR and GI processes for the organization.  It also helps route the vehicles in […]

14. Cross-Docking

Transfer of incoming goods directly to outbound deliveries without the goods being stored in the warehouse. CD helps improve SCM using reduced inventory costs, improved transportation planning, better product handling and improved order fulfillment. Opportunistic cross-docking scenario Step 1.  Activate Opportunistic Cross Docking Outbound-BAdI  IMG   SCM-EWM-Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) for Extended Warehouse Management-Cross-Process Settings-Cross-Docking (CD)-Opportunistic Cross-Docking-EWM-Triggered Opportunistic […]

13. Value-Added Services (VAS)

Value Added Services (VAS) are services that organizations carry out on the products they receive into or issue from a warehouse.  VAS processes can be carried out during inbound, outbound, or internal warehouser processes. Examples : Kitting, Labeling, Packaging    Step 1. Define and Assign Number Range for VAS Order  IMG  SCM-EWM-Master Data- Define Number Range for […]

9. Exception Handling

Exception handling is used to handle exceptions occurring in Planned and Actual warehouse options  1  Outbound delivery created in EWM with products to be delivered to Customer  2  Warehouse tasks are created and assigned to warehouse worker to pick and move to staging area  3  During Picking from the source bin, warehouser worker notices quantity […]

12. Layout Oriented Storage Control (LOSC)

LOSC is a storage process used to carry out movement of goods through multiple points based on the physical layout and constraints of the warehouse. Layout-oriented storage control can only be used with handling units Step 1. Define Source Storage Type for GR (9010) IMG  SCW-EWM-Master Data-Define Storage Types  Step 1.1.  Create Storage BIN for GR […]

8. Post Processing Framework (PPF)

Scenario                           Create Warehouse Task after Goods Receipt is Completed during Inbound Delivery  PPF can be used to Print document after completion of an event.PPF can be used to trigger workflow that requires document approval.PPF can be used to trigger Messages to interfaces that […]

7. Package Specification

  Packaging Specifications are used to specify instructions for packing a material in EWM.  Example, A product may require 6 pieces to be packed in one carton, and then 6 such cartons to be packed into one pallet/bigger carton.  Packaging Specification Structure Step 1. Define Element Type  IMG SCM Extended Warehouse Management-EWM-Master Data-Packaging Specification-Maintain Structure […]

11. EWM Physical Inventory

Step 1.  Define Number Range for Physical Inventory Documents  IMG  SCM Extended Warehouse Management- EWM-Internal Warehouse Processes-Physical Inventory-Warehouse-Number-Specific Settings  Step 2.  Define Physical Inventory Area   IMG  SCM Extended Warehouse Management- EWM-Internal Warehouse Processes-Physical Inventory-Physical-Inventory-Area-Specific Settings  Step 2.1.   Assign Physical Inventory Area to Activity Area  IMG  SCM Extended Warehouse Management- EWM-Internal Warehouse Processes-Physical Inventory-Warehouse-Number-Specific Settings  […]

10. Wave Management

Wave management improves picking process in the warehouse. Warehouse requests generated for outbound delivery order can be combined into waves based on customer, route, activity area, and so on, and we can plan the creation of warehouse picking tasks for these warehouse requests simultaneously. These tasks are then grouped into warehouse orders that are assigned […]