SAP EWM


SAP EWM

Technological advancements like omni-channel, digitalization, Internet of Things, and blockchain are improving efficiencies in the supply chain. Organizations must evolve continuously to gain a competitive edge. Having a flexible solution for warehousing and fulfillment with real-time insights to identify bottlenecks and mitigate risks is key.

SAP EWM Defined

SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) is a software platform within SAP’s suite of supply chain solutions. With advanced functionality and real-time connectivity controlling inbound and outbound processes and movement of goods, SAP EWM lowers total cost of ownership. Integrated with inventory management and delivery processing, when business processes are triggered, it leads to goods movement within the warehouse. SAP EWM delivers high visibility and control to optimize inventory tracking, cross-docking, distribution operations, and multichannel fulfillment — all in real time with S/4HANA.

SAP EWM includes:

  • On premise cloud deployment
  • Comprehensive warehouse solution
  • Fully integrated for quality, production, and track and trace processes
  • Direct control of warehouse automation equipment

Key capabilities are:

SAP EWM

Technological advancements like omni-channel, digitalization, Internet of Things, and blockchain are improving efficiencies in the supply chain. Organizations must evolve continuously to gain a competitive edge. Having a flexible solution for warehousing and fulfillment with real-time insights to identify bottlenecks and mitigate risks is key.

SAP EWM Defined

SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) is a software platform within SAP’s suite of supply chain solutions. With advanced functionality and real-time connectivity controlling inbound and outbound processes and movement of goods, SAP EWM lowers total cost of ownership. Integrated with inventory management and delivery processing, when business processes are triggered, it leads to goods movement within the warehouse. SAP EWM delivers high visibility and control to optimize inventory tracking, cross-docking, distribution operations, and multichannel fulfillment — all in real time with S/4HANA.

SAP EWM includes:

  • On premise cloud deployment
  • Comprehensive warehouse solution
  • Fully integrated for quality, production, and track and trace processes
  • Direct control of warehouse automation equipment

Key capabilities are:

  • Streamline execution: SAP Global Batch Traceability, to trace inventory from end-to-end across any location
  • Optimize operations: For mixed and layered pallet building, set up labor structures and standards for tracking
  • Improve retail process efficiency: For flexible returns, picking, delivery changes, or cancellations

Two options are available: deploy basic warehouse management or advanced functionality. Basic warehouse management focuses on inventory management, inbound and outbound processing, goods movement, physical inventory, and reporting. Advanced warehouse management focuses on material flow control, yard management, labor management, value-added services, and cross-docking. To aid your decision, quantify the savings and potential return on investment (ROI) based on your specific operational assessments.

Benefits of EWM are:

  1. Inbound processing management: Validate advanced shipping notifications and optimize the receipt process
  2. Storage and internal process control: Information on stock ownership, inventory, and cycle counting
  3. Fine-tuning for outbound process: Schedule for pick, pack, ship in two waves, and optimize by voice picking
  4. Cross-functional features: Manage batches, serial numbers, weights, and dock appointments

Key Considerations for SAPinsiders are:

  • Successfully build a solid business case for SAP EWM. SAPinsider hosts an event presentation to examine why organizations are considering the adoption of SAP EWM.
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  • Make the most of your warehouse management with SAP EWM. Read about the new elements of SAP EWMto help scale process functionality in a complex based warehouse.

Vendor partners available to help SAP customers with warehouse management include: AEB, Almasons Consulting, Innovapptive, Movilitas, and Pillir.

22 results

  1. Achieving Seamless SAP EWM MFS Integration – Without the Middleware!

    Click HERE to view the presentation deck slides. Sigma Healthcare had outgrown its existing distribution centre in Hobart and embarked on a project to construct a new greenfield facility to increase capacity. The company was installing a conveyor at the new site to aid in the picking and packing process and was looking for a...…

  2. SAP EWM MFS Integration – Sigma Healthcare Case Study

    Published: 03/October/2023

    Reading time: 1 mins

    Sigma Healthcare, a prominent pharmacy distribution business in Australia, grappled with challenges stemming from outdated warehousing efficiency and dependence on manual processes. In response, they sought the expertise of The Config Team, setting an ambitious goal to directly integrate their newly designed conveyor system with SAP EWM, thus eliminating the need for middleware. This transformative…

  3. Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) – The Next Gen

    In this presentation you will learn how global brand names are taking EWM to the next level. Book your slot today if you want to hear how to increase employee engagement, improve operator picking performance, reduce onboarding times, deliver flawless integration and real-time visibility, and much more. Drawing on real-life examples from over 28 years…

  4. Twinings implements PreBilt™ for SAP WM

    Published: 11/April/2023

    Reading time: 1 mins

    Twinings famously known for producing high quality tea, faced challenges with stock accuracy and time-consuming tasks due to outdated software, which hindered their warehousing operations. However, after deploying PreBilt, a suite of mobile applications, the company experienced significant benefits such as increased employee engagement, improved ease of use, greater stock accuracy, and elimination of paperwork.…

  5. PreBilt™ for EWM – Deli Home Case Study

    Published: 11/April/2023

    Reading time: 1 mins

    Deli Home, a supplier of custom timber products for the home improvement market, deployed a rapid deployment mobile solution called PreBilt to extend SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) to its warehouses in the Netherlands. Initially, Deli Home was exploring a low-code platform to build a mobile solution but found that it would have delayed the…

  6. PreBilt™ – Watches of Switzerland Case Study

    Published: 11/April/2023

    Reading time: 1 mins

    The Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSG), the UK’s largest luxury watch retailer, operates a central warehouse and distribution facility, which serves all its UK stores. To improve warehouse operational efficiency and productivity, WOSG identified the need to move away from paper-based systems and digitize some of its processes. PreBilt, an out-of-the-box mobile solution for the…

  7. SAP Support – Rather Outdoors Case Study

    Published: 05/April/2023

    Reading time: 1 mins

    Rather Outdoors, the world’s largest fishing and tackle company, faced a 12-month transition period after inheriting an SAP system from a purchased company without the team to operate it. The Config Team, a SAP partner, was chosen to help them navigate the transition. With the Config Team’s support, Rather Outdoors was able to achieve a…

  8. Dare to Compare: The Evolution of the Voice Solution Architecture

    Published: 08/December/2022

    Reading time: 1 min

    One of the biggest changes in the past few years has been around the performance of voice recognition in noisy warehouse environments. Previously, this was the main competitive differentiator, but it’s not 2009 anymore. Due to significant technology and data computing advancements, modern voice recognition solutions have leapfrogged the previous generation.

  9. Learn How CONA Implemented a Voice-Directed Solution Across 92 Coca-Cola Bottler Locations and Achieved a 7% Productivity Increase

    Published: 08/December/2022

    Reading time: 1 min

    CONA Services LLC, a long-time user of voice-directed workflows, decided to evaluate a new voice-directed solution. The Atlanta-headquartered organization – which provides information technology services for a dozen different North American Coca-Cola bottlers – saw this as an opportunity to take a fresh look at the solutions currently available in the market.  Read the case…

  10. National Distributor of Pet Foods and Supplies Achieves Higher Levels of Customer Service and Associate Productivity with Voice-Directed Picking Solution

    Published: 08/December/2022

    Reading time: 1 min

    Pet Food Experts is a national distributor of pet foods and supplies to independent pet stores, currently operating six distribution centers across the U.S. Discover how the company went from paper-based picking to voice-directed picking to gain increases in productivity, visibility, and employee retention.