SAP EWM – Extended Warehouse Management
As a Warehouse Management System (WMS) SAP EWM turns warehouse administration into a powerful key element of modern Supply Chain Management.
SAP EWM in a Nutshell
The key feature of SAP EWM is its unparalleled ERP integration, extending even to SAP S/4HANA Embedded EWM. The comprehensive yet flexible range of functions and the options for seamless technology integration cover both traditional warehouse management processes as well as process automation and the use of assistive technologies.
How SAP EWM Supports Your Warehouse Management
Flexible
- variable process design thanks to process- and layout-oriented controlling
- suitable for manual warehouses, highly automated distribution centers, and all types of warehouses and configurations in between
- consistent transparency of stock levels and goods movements in the warehouse through synchronized material flow
Integrative
- broad and deep integration into SAP S/4HANA (master data, batches, MM, SD, PP, QM, EH&S) as well as other SAP systems, such as SAP Transportation Management (TM), SAP Yard Logistics (YL), and SAP Business Network
- integrated Material Flow System (MFS) for controlling warehouse and conveyor technology
- support for a wide range of picking technologies (mobile data acquisition, pick-by-voice, pick-by-vision, RFID, etc.)
Future-oriented
- extensive analysis of warehouse performance (Warehouse Management Monitor, Warehouse Cockpit, KPI, Analytics Cloud, Work Management, Demand Planning) in conjunction with SAP HANA and SAP Fiori
- template strategies for roll-outs at multiple locations
- independence from technology providers and implementation partners
- future-proof solution as a long-term component of SAP’s S/4HANA strategy
Successfully Implement SAP EWM With prismat
No matter where you currently stand on the topic of warehousing with SAP solutions, we support you with our comprehensive expertise and the close cooperation of our consulting, support, and development units. Let us guide you towards a holistic Warehouse Management System. We cover all services – from deployment analyses, workshops, and training all the way to support for your regular operations.
Our Solution for a Standard-Aligned Implementation
We combine standard processes and process configurations through customization. These processes are tailored and thoroughly tested to meet the operational and ergonomic requirements of warehouse and transportation logistics. If needed, customers can configure additional modular close-to-standard solution components.
This modular solution spectrum for SAP S/4HANA is named prismat/RAKETE for S/4HANA. It is available at any time as a cloud system for knowledge transfer and prototyping. Process discussions, testing, and training can be conducted even before the start of your implementation project.
Project Acceleration
Avoid recurring errors through documented processes and coordinated methodologies, thereby ensuring optimal project schedules.
Close to Standard and Customized
Standards facilitate collaboration, but they may not cover all requirements. Therefore, with our prismat/RAKETE solution, we have emphasized standard alignment while also being able to create individual solutions through an expandable and flexible process design.
Save Effort, Time, and Costs
Easily shorten the project duration. Thanks to our ready-to-use modular solution components, you can also save costs and time in development efforts.
Secure Your Investments
Minimize risks by getting to know the validated SAP solutions in the cloud and evaluating them in terms of your project goals before the project even starts.
Engage People
A crucial factor in change management: Give your employees the opportunity to work independently and efficiently through early and sustainable enablement.
End-to-End Perspective
Keep everything under control and create integrated processes in the best possible way through comprehensive SAP integration.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About SAP EWM
SAP EWM can be utilized as a decentralized on-premise system (i.e. standalone) or as a cloud system.
In addition, there is an integrated solution for SAP S/4HANA: The SAP S/4HANA Embedded EWM is available either via on-premise S/4HANA system or for SAP S/4HANA Cloud (as a public edition, private edition, or even as a hybrid version combining public and private).
The suitable deployment method depends on the company’s processes, the setup of the supply chain (and/or supply chain network), as well as the IT infrastructure and its strategic orientation. We would be happy to advise you.
For the S/4HANA migration, it is necessary to define the suitable deployment option for the target system (see above), which processes should remain unchanged after the migration, and what new functions or process configurations need to be newly implemented. A system migration almost always involves a switch to a new release and often an old system is completely replaced. This may also include rollbacks or consolidations of decentralized systems.
When choosing the »Brownfield« approach, i.e. migrating an existing SAP EWM including the processes, customized developments in particular must be analyzed separately. It is recommended to carry out an updated fit-gap analysis based on the current SAP standard when rejuvenating the system.
Another option is the »Greenfield« approach, in which a company reimplements SAP EWM on SAP S/4HANA and redesigns existing processes. This approach offers the greatest potential for optimization and the opportunity to align the system with the SAP standard.
There are several advantages in favor of SAP S/4HANA Embedded EWM: By using embedded EWM a company can simplify the IT infrastructure and reduce data replication. Material and batch master data, transactional data, etc. are provided directly via SAP S/4HANA ERP. A Core Interface (CIF) is no longer required. In terms of licensing, an embedded EWM can potentially save costs, as there is a distinction between Basic EWM and Advanced EWM.
However, a decentralized SAP EWM can handle a higher volume of transactions. If the standalone EWM system reaches the limits of system performance, it will not affect other process solutions.
In broad terms, SAP S/4HANA Embedded EWM can be considered more suitable for small- and medium-sized warehouses (e.g. with a strong interlocking of production and intralogistics), while SAP S/4HANA Decentral EWM may be the solution for large warehouses with high volumes. However, this cannot be generalized and requires a thorough case-by-case assessment.
Basic EWM includes core warehouse management processes such as inbound and outbound processes, internal warehouse processes, and the management of handling units, along with complete inventory transparency and control. Additionally, physical inventory, reporting, and resource management, etc. are also part of Basic EWM.
As soon as more complex functionalities or advanced services are part of your warehouse logistics, SAP S/4HANA Embedded EWM should be licensed as Advanced EWM. With this, you gain access to an extended range of features, including an integrated material flow system, wave picking, yard management, value-added services, and more.
Compared to SAP Stock Room Management, SAP EWM offers a significantly wider range of functions. At prismat, we consider SAP Stock Room Management more as a transitional solution for SAP WM customers. However for a more detailed case-by-case assessment, a closer look at a company’s requirements would be necessary.
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An Overview of Our SAP Solutions
Discover which SAP applications are available for the different areas of supply chain management.
SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
Thanks to its integration options and range of functions, SAP Extended Warehouse Management is the most sustainable administrative software for intralogistics. It comes without the effort and release conflicts of external development. SAP EWM is also available as an »Embedded« version in SAP S/4HANA.
SAP Material Flow System (MFS)
SAP EWM Material Flow System (MFS) allows automated warehouse and material handling technology to be integrated and managed directly at the level of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It is also available as »Embedded« version in SAP S/4HANA with SAP EWM Advanced.
SAP Transportation Management (TM)
SAP Transportation Management offers functions ranging from route planning to cargo space planning and invoicing, tools for assisted optimization as well as integration possibilities with collaboration, yard, and warehouse processes. It is a comprehensive solution for transportation management, also available as »Embedded« version in SAP S/4HANA.
SAP Business Network for Logistics
The B2B collaboration platform SAP Business Network holds a vast variety of functions for Logistics Collaboration which transform the linear supply chain into a collaborative logistics network. Thanks to flexible cloud scenarios and modular integration options, you can adjust and expand these benefits to tailor them to your business.
SAP S/4HANA
With the new ERP generation SAP S/4HANA and its simplified data model in combination with the SAP HANA in-memory database, SAP has succeeded in creating an incredibly high-performance mainstay for future-proof business processes – transparent, in real-time, and complemented by smart cloud, UI, and analytics components.
SAP Fiori
This new UI and UX concept for SAP applications is based on modern and user-friendly design principles. With the SAP Fiori Launchpad all your applications are available at a glance thanks to clearly arranged tiles with a preview function (e.g. for key performance indicators). It also provides a role-based and personalized access.
SAP Analytics Cloud
Quick and easy access to comprehensive analyses – regardless of system landscape and data sources. With SAP Analytics Cloud, we meet your requirements for analytics and business intelligence. Benefit from real-time visualizations and dashboards as well as predictive features for your reporting and simulations.