An SAP EWM training course is designed to teach individuals how to use SAP’s EWM module, a component of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) suite. SAP EWM is used to manage and optimize warehouse operations, ensuring efficient movement and storage of materials within a warehouse environment.
Here are some key topics typically covered in an SAP EWM training course:
Introduction to SAP EWM
Overview of SAP EWM functionality and benefits.
Difference between SAP EWM and the traditional WM (Warehouse Management) module.
Key features of SAP EWM, including inbound and outbound processing, inventory management, and warehouse structure.
Warehouse Structure Setup
Creating and managing warehouse structures (e.g., storage types, storage bins, and sections).
Defining warehouse management parameters.
Configuring the warehouse layout.
Inbound and Outbound Processes
Inbound logistics: Goods receipt (GR), put away strategies, and stock putaway.
Outbound logistics: Goods issue (GI), picking strategies, and packing.
Handling different types of shipments, such as palletized goods or cartons.
Inventory Management in EWM
Stock management and tracking of materials.
Cycle counting and physical inventory processes.
Managing stock transfers and movement types in EWM.
Handling Unit Management (HUM)
Understanding and managing handling units (HUs), which are physical units (like boxes or pallets) used in warehouse processes.
Creating, labeling, and tracking HUs throughout the supply chain.
Warehouse Control and Monitoring
Managing warehouse tasks and operations (e.g., picking, packing, and shipping).
Optimizing warehouse operations using advanced features like wave management and resource management.
Integration with Other SAP Modules
Understanding how EWM interacts with SAP S/4HANA, especially in a modern cloud-based environment.
Advanced Features (Optional)
Using RFID, barcodes, and scanners in warehouse operations.
Advanced topics such as labor management, yard management, and automated material handling systems (AMHS).
Using SAP Fiori apps for mobile warehouse management.
Practical Application and Exercises
Hands-on experience working with SAP EWM transactions, configuration, and real-time problem-solving scenarios.
Case studies and simulations to reinforce learning.
Who Should Attend?
Supply chain professionals, warehouse managers, and logistics professionals looking to specialize in warehouse management using SAP.
IT consultants, SAP functional consultants, and developers who want to understand SAP EWM.
Professionals looking to transition into the logistics or supply chain management fields.
Delivery Methods
SAP EWM training can be delivered through various formats:
Instructor-led training (ILT): Classroom or virtual sessions with live instructors.
Self-paced e-learning: Online modules and tutorials that allow learners to learn at their own pace.
Workshops and practical sessions: Hands-on sessions using SAP software or SAP simulation environments. Upon successful completion, participants should be equipped with the skills to configure, manage, and optimize warehouse operations in an SAP EWM environment, making them valuable assets to organizations implementing or managing SAP-based supply chains.
