SAP Warehouse Management (WM)

Course Overview

SAP Warehouse Management system is ERP software that integrates all the functions of a warehouse and streamlines them making it easier and more effective to run the facility and ensure that you are able to stay on top of everything and ensure that everything is in its rightful place.

The SAP Warehouse Management system (WMS) provides flexible, automated support in processing all goods movements and in managing stocks in your warehouse complex. The system supports scheduled and efficient processing of all logistics processes within your warehouse.

Course Outline

Introduction to Warehouse Management

• Introduction to Warehousing
• History of Warehouse Management Systems (WMSs)

Basic Warehouse Functions

• Warehouse Structure
• Storage Type
• Storage Sections
• Storage Bins

Stock Management

• Warehouse Management Data in the Material Master
• Types of Warehouse Stock
• Batch Management in Warehouse Management
• Shelf Life Functionality
• Business Examples—Stock Management

Warehouse Movements

• WM Movement Types
• Transfer Requirements
• Transfer Orders
• Business Examples—Warehouse Movements

Goods Receipts

• Goods Receipt with Inbound Delivery
• Goods Receipt Without an Inbound Delivery
• Goods Receipt Without Inventory Management
• Business Examples—Goods Receipts

Goods Issues

• Goods Issue with Outbound Delivery
• Goods Issue Without an Outbound Delivery
• Multiple Processing Using Groups
• Picking and Packing
• Business Examples—Goods Issue

Stock Replenishment

• Internal Stock Transfers
• Fixed Bin Replenishment
• Posting Changes
• Business Examples—Stock Replenishment

Picking Strategies

• Storage Type Indicator
• Storage Type Search
• FIFO (First In, First Out)
• LIFO (Last In, First Out)
• Fixed Storage Bin

Put away Strategies

• Fixed Bin Storage
• Open Storage
• Next Empty Bin
• Bulk Storage
• Near Picking Bin
• Business Examples—Putaway Strategies

Inventory Procedures

• Annual Physical Inventory
• Continuous Inventory
• Cycle Counting
• Zero Stock Check
• Business Examples—Inventory Procedures

Hazardous Materials Management

• Introduction to Hazardous Materials
• Hazardous Material Record
• Hazardous Material Functionality

Electronic Data Interchange(EDI)

• Introduction to EDI
• Using EDI in Warehouse Management

Introduction to RF Devices

• Bar Code Functionality
• Radio Frequency—Supported Processes in SAP WM
• Radio Frequency Monitor
• Business Examples—Mobile Data Entry

Yard Management
Introduction to YM

Developments in Warehouse Management

• Task and Resource Management
• Value-Added Services

SAP Extended Warehouse Management

• Introduction to SAP Extended Warehouse Management
• Organizational Structure