Slide 3: Automated Reconciliation
Problem: Manual reconciliation delays with system stock vs. physical stock
mismatches.
Solution:
Configure SAP EWM for automated comparison of system and physical
inventory.
Set up error alerts for discrepancies.
Benefits:
Reduces reconciliation time by 70%.
Improves trust in inventory data.
Visuals: Workflow showing automated reconciliation steps.
Slide 4: Slotting Process Improvement
Problem: Inefficient picking due to poor product placement in bins.
Solution:
Use SAP EWM’s slotting to classify products as fast-moving, medium, or
slow-moving, and rearrange them.
Benefits:
Reduces picking times by up to 30%.
Enhances worker productivity.
Visuals: Heatmap of a warehouse showing fast-moving items closer to picking
zones.
Slide 5: Handling Inventory Blockages
Problem: Stock stuck in “Blocked” or “Quality Inspection” areas.
Solution:
Automate workflows to monitor and release blocked stock.
Train workers to trigger automated processes in EWM.
Benefits:
Speeds up inventory turnover.
Avoids delays in fulfilling orders.
Visuals: Process flow of blocked stock release.
Category 2: Picking and Packing Efficiency
Slide 6: Wave Picking Optimization
Problem: Inefficient picking for high order volumes.
Solution:
Use wave templates in EWM to consolidate orders based on time, route, or
product type.
Benefits:
Reduces picker travel time by 25%.
Allows grouping of similar orders.
Visuals: Diagram of wave picking logic in SAP EWM.
Slide 7: Pick Denial Management
Problem: Delays in resolving out-of-stock situations during picking.
Solution:
Configure pick denial processes to trigger alternatives or backorder
notifications.
Benefits:
Reduces order delays.
Enhances customer satisfaction.
Visuals: Screenshot of a pick denial workflow in SAP EWM.
Slide 8: Pick Path Optimization
Problem: Long travel distances for pickers in large warehouses.
Solution:
Optimize picking paths dynamically based on product demand and bin
locations.
Benefits:
Increases pick rates by 15-20%.
Reduces worker fatigue.
Visuals: Illustration of optimized picking paths (zigzag vs. optimized).
Slide 9: Packing Station Process Streamlining
Problem: Errors in packaging instructions for fragile or special items.
Solution:
Introduce packing instructions in SAP EWM for specific items.
Benefits:
Ensures consistent packaging.
Reduces damaged goods claims by 20%.
Visuals: A checklist for packing fragile goods in EWM.
Category 3: Receiving and Putaway Process
Slide 10: Dock Door Scheduling Automation
Problem: Congestion at dock doors during peak hours.
Solution:
Use SAP EWM yard management to dynamically assign dock doors based
on truck arrival.
Benefits:
Reduces unloading delays.
Enhances dock door utilization by 30%.
Visuals: Timeline showing scheduled vs. unscheduled dock usage.
Slide 11: Guided Putaway
Problem: Inefficient use of storage space due to random putaway.
Solution:
Use guided putaway rules to assign storage bins based on size, velocity,
and temperature requirements.
Benefits:
Improves space utilization by 20%.
Speeds up putaway time.
Visuals: Decision tree for guided putaway in EWM.
Slide 12: Cross-Docking Opportunities
Problem: Delays in storage for frequently transferred items.
Solution:
Set up cross-docking to move goods directly from receiving to outbound
staging.
Benefits:
Reduces storage costs.
Speeds up delivery.
Visuals: Flowchart of a cross-docking process.
Category 4: Labor and Resource Management
