Monday, January 23, 2012

SAP WM Introduction


WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT

  • Enterprise Structure
  • Master Data
  • Strategies
  • Putaway Strategies
  • Pickaway Strategies
  • Physical Inventory WM point of view


Purpose of Warehouse

  • Define and manage complicated warehousing structures
  • Information of material at Bin level
  • Material flow using advanced put-away and picking techniques 
  • Material attributes are taken into account
  • Capacity Check at Bin level
  • Process goods receipts, goods issues and stock transfers accurately and easily
  • Interface with other module/sub-modules
  • Shelf life items and Hazardous items handling


Warehouse Management

  • Highest level in warehouse - warehouse number
  • Assigned to a combination of Plant and Storage Location