SAP MFS – Material Flow System
Discover the automation of material flow processes in warehouse logistics, fully integrated into SAP EWM.
SAP MFS in a Nutshell
As one of the highlights SAP EWM Advanced provides a Material Flow System (MFS). It allows you to integrate and manage automated storage and conveyor technologies directly at the level of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and is also available with the »Embedded« version in SAP S/4HANA.
There are numerous possibilities with SAP MFS. For instance, you can connect an automated warehouse to your SAP EWM without the need for an additional warehouse control computer and will be able to manage it without the use of another software system. Warehouse tasks are divided into smaller tasks and communicated step by step via telegram to the relevant programmable logic controller (PLC). The fully automated storage and retrieval of the corresponding Handling Units (HU) take place seamlessly. Another excellent example for the MFS integration is the automated production supply via conveyor technology.
Utilize SAP MFS Successfully with prismat
The integration of automation technology is a recurring requirement in our projects, allowing us to have accumulated experiences with various technical solutions. These range from pallet and container conveyor technology as well as different types of warehouses such as tray, high-bay, or carousel storage, to shuttle systems, automatic small-parts warehouses, and the AutoStore system.
We will gladly advise you in advance based on practical examples and emulations using a 3D plant model. We look forward to hearing from you!
As a prismat customer you have the option to receive automated warehouse and conveyor technology together with the corresponding SAP system, all from a single source. This is possible thanks to our strategic partnership with viastore SYSTEMS.
Learn more about the strategic partnership
As our shared interface, the viastore-prismat interface is also available as a solution component within the prismat/RAKETE for S/4HANA.
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.
Simplify Technology Integration via Template: Example AutoStore
With the AutoStore warehouse technology, you can reduce the storage space required for storing and providing containers. Our AutoStore bundle helps you to reduce the integration effort for the AutoStore system in SAP EWM.
As is typical of prismat’s solution portfolio, the AutoStore bundle is also available as an add-on solution bundle included in the prismat/RAKETE for S/4HANA and thus can easily be part of your implementation or migration project.
Which Solution Suits You Best?
Receive a personal consultation with our experts: We meet you at the current stage of your project and provide guidance on the next steps. We would gladly give you an initial assessment of your requirements and present you with suitable solution approaches.
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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.