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SAP Digital Supply Chain | SAP Extended Warehouse Management

Enable Risk-Resilient and Sustainable Warehouse

Management
SAP Solution Brief Objectives Solution Benefits Quick Facts

Get the Most Out of Your Warehouse

Operations
Rapidly evolving technology and business models challenge shippers and logistics Get the Most Out of Your Warehouse
Operations
service providers like you to streamline material flow by improving warehouse
and distribution center operations. The risks of unprecedented disruptions
and shortages require supply chains and warehousing operations to be agile and
flexible. The SAP® Extended Warehouse Management application helps optimize
your business with technology that provides transparency, maximizes fulfillment
efficiency, and provides the digitalization you need for flexibility and improved
customer service.

E-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment drive SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM)
the need for faster delivery, greater flexibility, and leverages robust automation technologies and
higher efficiency in logistics operations. In response, optimization techniques in combination with
companies are moving toward Industry 4.0 and logistics and fulfillment processes. The application
intelligent technologies to enhance the warehouse. covers the facets of warehouse and distribution
But that’s not enough, Now, it is imperative for management, including multichannel fulfillment
intelligent enterprises to move toward integrated and distribution, inventory management and
logistics processes, so they can automate and control, cross-docking, labor management,
optimize operations and improve labor and resource and billing for companies of various sizes and 2 / 14
productivity for better intralogistics performance. industries.
SAP Solution Brief Objectives Solution Benefits Quick Facts

Build a Platform Strategy for Supply

Chain Execution
Warehousing operations can no longer succeed IoT, machine learning, and blockchain. Together, Build a Platform Strategy for Supply
as a functional silo focusing solely on internal they help you orchestrate warehousing and logis- Chain Execution
procedures. You need an integrated, comprehen- tics as part of a compelling, executable vision.
Orchestrate Goods Movement and
sive logistics solution so you can smoothly run
Storage Processes
your logistics processes, accelerate order fulfill- A single technology logistics platform from SAP
ment cycles, respond quickly to changes, and get helps you align your logistics processes to operate Intelligently Manage Inbound Processing
a holistic view of orders and costs across the as a single entity. That means your customers get
logistics chain. fast and agile fulfillment experiences. You can also Direct Storage and Internal Processing
optimize logistics operations, provide integrated
Fine-Tune Outbound Processes
Many vendors simply integrate disparate existing analytics and cost visibility, and support growth
to Maximize Speed and Agility
solutions. However, SAP solutions help your busi- and scalability to help achieve a low cost of
ness run better by converging your processes ownership. Enable Process Optimization
with a dynamic platform strategy to integrate
products and technologies. This strategy Synchronize logistics with the rest of your company Automate the Warehouse
combines the capabilities of SAP EWM, the and get accurate deliveries into the hands of your
Leverage Robotics for Flexibility and
SAP Transportation Management application, customers with real-time process integration.
Resilience
and SAP Business Network for Logistics with the Keep everyone up to date with one, central data
power of intelligent technologies including the platform for each system, partner, and process. Support Intelligent Warehousing
with SAP S/4HANA

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SAP Solution Brief Objectives Solution Benefits Quick Facts

Orchestrate Goods Movement and

Storage Processes
With SAP EWM, you can orchestrate inbound and can integrate the application readily with the Build a Platform Strategy for Supply
outbound processing, as well as the storage and latest technologies for pick by voice, augmented Chain Execution
retrieval operations in between. The application reality, radio-frequency identification (RFID),
Orchestrate Goods Movement and
helps you automate goods movement and manage material handling equipment, autonomous vehi-
Storage Processes
inventory, addressing key requirements of complex cles, and warehouse robots. With the application
processes and high-volume warehouses. You can you can immerse your warehouse in accurate Intelligently Manage Inbound Processing
consistently organize and monitor goods move- insight by providing context to operational data
ment triggered by processes for procurement, ship- to your employees and robots on the floor. Direct Storage and Internal Processing
ping, production supply, and receipt and integrate
Fine-Tune Outbound Processes
them with quality management, transportation, and The SAP Warehouse Operator mobile app can be
to Maximize Speed and Agility
foreign-trade compliance. added to smart devices that employees are famil-
iar with and handle every day to take advantage of Enable Process Optimization
The application provides visibility into inventory additional abilities and speed up the onboarding
and logistics along with advanced capabilities of resources. Automate the Warehouse
such as value-added services, kitting, labor plan-
Leverage Robotics for Flexibility and
ning and management, yard management, and SAP solutions respond to emerging industry
Resilience
comprehensive analytics. demands in warehousing, periodically introducing
leading innovations that leverage cloud computing, Support Intelligent Warehousing
SAP EWM also includes functions for cross-docking, Big Data and analytics, and smart warehouse with SAP S/4HANA
import and export, quality management, picking operations.
from goods receipt, and push deployment. You
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SAP Solution Brief Objectives Solution Benefits Quick Facts

Intelligently Manage Inbound Processing

Streamline your core inbound processes to opti- • Returns management (also for e-commerce) Build a Platform Strategy for Supply
mize receiving and dock management, as well as for efficient identification and disposition of Chain Execution
inventory placement. SAP EWM can help you returned goods to reinsert them into the supply
Orchestrate Goods Movement and
enhance a wide array of core inbound processes, chain
Storage Processes
including: • Direct receipt from production
• Receipt and validation for advanced shipping • Transportation unit management Intelligently Manage Inbound
notifications (ASNs) Processing
• Goods receipt and receipt optimization With SAP EWM, you can schedule and turn around
• Determination for put-away and put-away bins your goods receipts and order returns faster, Direct Storage and Internal Processing
• Internal routing to allow for granular modeling reduce dock waiting times, and help ensure higher
Fine-Tune Outbound Processes
and tracking of movements in the warehouse resource productivity while allowing flexible and to Maximize Speed and Agility
• Deconsolidation to enable efficient put-away by automated handling of a large volume of items
sorting and packing goods in receiving and orders, even as you scale your business. Enable Process Optimization

Automate the Warehouse

Leverage Robotics for Flexibility and

Resilience
Manage your warehouse resources with intelligence
Support Intelligent Warehousing
to enable greater productivity and efficiency. with SAP S/4HANA

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SAP Solution Brief Objectives Solution Benefits Quick Facts

Direct Storage and Internal Processing

Optimize the activities that help manage goods • Slotting, replenishment, rearrangement, and Build a Platform Strategy for Supply
in inventory and move them within your ware- stock consolidation capabilities to optimize Chain Execution
house, so you can track them even at the lowest storage and maximize facility utilization
Orchestrate Goods Movement and
level of detail and improve your facility utilization. • Kitting to stock and value-added services to
Storage Processes
SAP EWM helps you direct storage and internal accelerate speed to shelf and offer custom-
processing, including: ized product kits and personalized deliveries to Intelligently Manage Inbound Processing
• Physical inventory processes and record verifi- customers
cation to reduce inventory counting efforts and • Automated warehouse billing to allow activity- Direct Storage and Internal
manage inventory balances on an ongoing basis based electronic billing of warehouse costs to Processing
customers and payment to warehouse vendors
Fine-Tune Outbound Processes
to Maximize Speed and Agility

Enable Process Optimization

Simplify storage and inventory control, boost Automate the Warehouse
warehouse facility utilization, and provide new value-
Leverage Robotics for Flexibility and
added services for improved customer experiences Resilience
and efficiency. Support Intelligent Warehousing
with SAP S/4HANA

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SAP Solution Brief Objectives Solution Benefits Quick Facts

Fine-Tune Outbound Processes

to Maximize Speed and Agility
Improve customer service, offer faster order turn- • Picking, packing, staging, loading management, Build a Platform Strategy for Supply
around, and reduce your picking, shipping, and and goods issue Chain Execution
billing errors and manual steps. Explore robust • Kitting to customer-specific orders
Orchestrate Goods Movement and
and advanced features for outbound processes in • Direct outbound delivery
Storage Processes
the warehouse, including: • Production supply and production staging and
• Transportation unit management to efficiently consumption to allow synchronized material Intelligently Manage Inbound Processing
manage the flow of vehicles in the warehouse flows and accurate inventory visibility between
and support shipping and receiving operations the warehouse and production Direct Storage and Internal Processing
• Warehouse order creation, wave management,
Fine-Tune Outbound Processes
optimal route and picking bin determination, and With SAP EWM, you can improve your overall
to Maximize Speed and Agility
optimal work assignment to help ensure timely customer order fulfillment KPIs, reduce delivery
planning and delivery of customer orders lead times, and limit order inaccuracies while Enable Process Optimization
scaling to meet higher levels of demand and serve
multiple fulfillment channels. Automate the Warehouse

Leverage Robotics for Flexibility and

Resilience

Reach your overall order fulfillment goals while scaling Support Intelligent Warehousing
with SAP S/4HANA
to meet quickly changing demands related to
business growth. 7 / 14
SAP Solution Brief Objectives Solution Benefits Quick Facts

Enable Process Optimization

SAP EWM also offers additional cross-functional The application also includes rich cross-functional Build a Platform Strategy for Supply
features related to material flow, such as opportu- analytics and traceability. A comprehensive set of Chain Execution
nistic and planned cross-docking, management of implementation tools helps you get up and running
Orchestrate Goods Movement and
stock-specific units of measure, and labor manage- and accurately adjust your processes. You can
Storage Processes
ment. It includes built-in optimization for the cre- expect sizable reductions to both total cost of
ation of work packages, resource assignment, and operations and total cost of inventory. Intelligently Manage Inbound Processing
stock consolidation. You can harness extended
functionality for packaging specification and man- The SAP Warehouse Insights solution further allows Direct Storage and Internal Processing
agement of batches, serial numbers, catch weight, you to optimize, visualize, and analyze warehouse
Fine-Tune Outbound Processes
and dock appointment scheduling. operations; improve resource utilization; and
to Maximize Speed and Agility
monitor the real-time status of resources using
IoT services. Spot risks and avoid disruptions with Enable Process Optimization
instant comprehensive summaries of your logistics
processes. Automate the Warehouse

Leverage Robotics for Flexibility and

Resilience
SAP Extended Warehouse Management provides you with
Support Intelligent Warehousing
a global warehousing and logistics powerhouse that helps with SAP S/4HANA
orchestrate your processes from beginning to end.
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SAP Solution Brief Objectives Solution Benefits Quick Facts

Automate the Warehouse

The material flow system component of SAP EWM pallets, containers, and cartons, as well as pick, Build a Platform Strategy for Supply
provides direct control and monitoring of auto- pack, and pass technologies. Chain Execution
mated storage and retrieval systems, as seen in
Orchestrate Goods Movement and
Figure 1 on the following page. Directly control pro- Your users can flexibly access and execute their
Storage Processes
grammable logic controllers for high-rack storage, tasks across a wide array of mobile devices,
small-parts warehousing, shuttle warehousing, and including handheld RF terminals, tablets and Intelligently Manage Inbound Processing
more. The built-in material flow system can help smartphones, wireless scanners and printers, and
you control movement of units in automated sys- wearable devices including voice headsets and Direct Storage and Internal Processing
tems, manage conveyor segments, and monitor at smart glasses. This can help you streamline
Fine-Tune Outbound Processes
various levels. employee engagement and user efficiency by
to Maximize Speed and Agility
enabling your employees to succeed with technol-
The application also manages material handling ogies they are already familiar with and use in Enable Process Optimization
equipment for distribution vehicles, sorters, and their personal, everyday lives.
label applicators. It supports this functionality for Automate the Warehouse

Leverage Robotics for Flexibility and

Resilience

Support Intelligent Warehousing

with SAP S/4HANA

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Figure 1: Extended Warehouse Management with Integrated Material Flow System

Build a Platform Strategy for Supply

Chain Execution

Order and inventory management SAP S/4HANA® SAP S/4HANA

Orchestrate Goods Movement and
Storage Processes

Intelligently Manage Inbound Processing

Warehouse management SAP EWM
Direct Storage and Internal Processing
SAP EWM
(including material Fine-Tune Outbound Processes
flow system) to Maximize Speed and Agility
Third-party material
Material flow control
flow system Enable Process Optimization

Automate the Warehouse

Programmable logical controller Leverage Robotics for Flexibility and

PLC PLC
(PLC) Resilience

Support Intelligent Warehousing

with SAP S/4HANA

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SAP Solution Brief Objectives Solution Benefits Quick Facts

Leverage Robotics for Flexibility and

Resilience
As autonomous mobile robots become affordable, The SAP Warehouse Robotics solution allows Build a Platform Strategy for Supply
there is an increasing demand to leverage them scalable integration with heterogeneous vendors Chain Execution
to automate warehouse processes, increase of robots, lowering costs, increasing accuracy,
Orchestrate Goods Movement and
warehouse productivity, and deal with disruptions providing flexible automation, avoiding vendor
Storage Processes
and labor shortages. lock-in and capacity risks, and driving innovation.
Intelligently Manage Inbound Processing
Figure 2: Smart Warehousing with SAP Digital Supply Chain and SAP Business Technology Platform
Direct Storage and Internal Processing

Gain insights from Fine-Tune Outbound Processes

logistics processes to Maximize Speed and Agility
SAP Warehouse across the supply chain
Insights Enable Process Optimization
SAP EWM Adapt tools and
SAP Warehouse Automate the Warehouse
(SAP Digital Supply Chain) processes to suit
Robotics your business needs
(SAP Business Technology Leverage Robotics for Flexibility and
Platform) Resilience
Connect processes
to break down Support Intelligent Warehousing
functional silos with SAP S/4HANA

Agility Sustainability SAP SAP

Warehouse Internet of 11 / 14
Productivity Connectivity Insights SAP Things
Warehouse
Robotics
SAP Solution Brief Objectives Solution Benefits Quick Facts

Support Intelligent Warehousing

with SAP S/4HANA
SAP EWM is a part of SAP S/4HANA, which Additionally, SAP offers flexible licensing for Build a Platform Strategy for Supply
allows you to simplify your IT landscape while deploying SAP EWM as an embedded application, Chain Execution
enabling speed and performance. You can with varying functionality depending on the indi-
Orchestrate Goods Movement and
leverage innovations such as in-memory analytics vidual business requirements.
Storage Processes
and innovative user experiences. With SAP EWM,
you have the choice of either a decentralized Basic warehouse management focuses on stock Intelligently Manage Inbound Processing
deployment for large and high-volume ware- transparency and control. It offers features for
housing or an embedded component for smaller inventory management, inbound and outbound Direct Storage and Internal Processing
and midsize enterprises. SAP EWM is offered in a processing, movement of goods in the warehouse,
Fine-Tune Outbound Processes
cloud deployment model, which further reduces and reporting. Advanced warehouse management
to Maximize Speed and Agility
total cost of ownership and offers scalability and helps you optimize your warehouse processes
faster time to value. and adds functionality for material flow control, Enable Process Optimization
yard and labor management, value-added ser-
SAP Best Practices packages offer preconfigured vices, kitting, cross-docking, and warehouse billing. Automate the Warehouse
solutions and building blocks for SAP EWM, which The two levels serve as stepping stones to supply
Leverage Robotics for Flexibility and
can accelerate your SAP EWM implementation. chain convergence in SAP S/4HANA.
Resilience

Support Intelligent Warehousing

with SAP S/4HANA

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SAP Solution Brief Objectives Solution Benefits Quick Facts

Tally the Benefits of SAP EWM

With SAP EWM, you gain a global warehousing and Take advantage of comprehensive analysis and Tally the Benefits of SAP EWM
logistics powerhouse that can help orchestrate monitoring functions, including real-time strategic
your processes from planning and storage to and operational reporting, without the need for IT
picking, packing, and shipping. It can boost your support. Upgrades are much simpler, with multiple
readiness, throughput, and agility and help you extensibility options and reusable templates to
achieve the flexibility and resilience needed to standardize and harmonize your software land-
manage supply chain risks and volatility. scape. You can simplify processes through tight
integration with sales, production, and financial
SAP EWM brings you a wealth of significant processes.
business benefits. You gain enhanced flexibility for
modeling your warehouse layout and processes, The application also helps you meet the challenges
with high visibility into stock and operations. of multinational regulatory compliance with robust
You can optimize storage planning, improve functionality to meet international trade process-
space utilization, and increase throughput ing and sustainability requirements.
through automatic wave planning, for example.
Sophisticated warehouse order management and
work package creation enables efficient process
execution. You can utilize value-added services
such as creating kits and modules and directly
control automated warehouses.
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Summary Solution
From simple warehouses for raw materials to • Comprehensive warehousing solution
high-volume and automated distribution facilities, • Cloud or on-premise deployment
the SAP® Extended Warehouse Management • Direct control of warehouse automation
application supports streamlined processes. It equipment
offers flexible, automated support for managing • Integration with SAP S/4HANA® with advanced
stocks and processing their movements, allowing functions
you to handle large volumes, complex process • Integration with the SAP Warehouse Insights
variations, and IoT connections. and SAP Warehouse Robotics solutions
• Centralized or decentralized deployment
Objectives
• Enable a comprehensive logistics process Benefits
integrated with core sales, manufacturing, • Reduce warehouse costs, including inventory
and finance, plus transportation and returns and labor
• Achieve faster fulfillment while optimizing • Improve customer service
resources and mitigating problems efficiently • Increase productivity and accuracy
• Spot risks, manage disruptions, and gain • Enhance flexibility and scalability
real-time insight into operations with stock, • Boost transparency of stock, processes, labor,
resource, and process transparency and warehouse automation
• Connect with a range of devices leveraging a • Help ensure compliance for international trade
built-in material flow system and integration and sustainability
with robotics and mobility solutions • Make your warehouse more risk resilient

Learn more
To find out how SAP Extended Warehouse
Management can help you achieve greater
efficiency, visit us online.
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