SAP S4HANA Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) is an advanced tool to optimize the operations of warehouses using advanced features and real-time data. It will help businesses reduce costs and increase efficiency, further improving overall supply chain performance through SAP S4HANA EWM. Let's find out how you can make use of SAP S4HANA EWM for advanced warehouse management.
Streamline Warehouse Processes: SAP S4HANA EWM provides a strong framework for the automation and optimization of warehouse processes such as goods receipt, picking, packing, and shipping. With the integration of advanced technologies such as automated guided vehicles and robotics, you can further streamline material handling and reduce manual intervention, which leads to faster and more accurate operations.
Inventory Optimization – Through SAP S4HANA EWM, you have real-time visibility in the inventory so that you may assure good control and reduction in stockouts and overstocking. The algorithms embedded in this system automatically keep updating the demand levels in an organization's warehouses and ensure your warehouse is adequately stocked without surplus stocks.
Advanced slotting and warehouse layout: SAP S4HANA EWM utilizes advanced slotting techniques for optimal use of space in the warehouse and the product placement. Items are stored based on the frequency of demand, size, and other criteria. It reduces the time spent in picking and decreases the traveling time. In the meantime, it optimizes the available space in the warehouse.
Seamless integration with other SAP modules: SAP EWM is seamlessly integrated with other SAP modules, such as MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), and TM (Transportation Management). Such integration enables end-to-end visibility and coordination of the procurement, production, and logistics functions in order to optimize the entire supply chain.