SAP EWM is part of SAP's Supply Chain Management Suite. Replaces SAP WM by 2025. Provides automated warehouse processes and inventory management. Offers more flexibility than SAP WM in warehouse structure and processes
Warehouse logistics manages inventory control in storage units. Process includes receiving, inventory management, picking, packing, and shipping. Warehouse layout optimisation ensures efficient product flow
Book covers production planning core concepts and organizational structures in SAP ERP. Production planning involves client, company code, plant, storage location, and MRP controllers. SAP calendar includes public holidays, holiday, and factory calendars
Cycle counting audits on-hand inventory items in warehouses. Process consists of three main steps: create work, process count, and resolve differences
Cut off concept ensures transactions are posted in correct accounting periods. Errors in cut off can lead to overstatement of inventory and understatement of financial statements. Management and auditors are responsible for ensuring no cut off errors
Cost per unit is the total expenses incurred to produce, store, and sell one product unit. Fixed costs remain constant regardless of production volume (e.g., rent, insurance). Variable costs vary with output volume (e.g., direct materials, labour)