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Issue
Syensqo currently operates on the SAP ECC platform, utilizing the SAP Warehouse Management (WM) solution for its logistics and inventory management processes. SAP WM is serving as the backbone of their warehouse operations for packed items. This includes handling tasks such as goods receipt, putaway, picking, and inventory tracking.
However, looking at the future (transition to SAP S/4HANA), SAP WM becomes obsolete and new possibilities emerge.
Recommendation
With implementing basic SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Syensqo will have a future proof warehouse management solution in place. Since warehousing is not a during project scoping this scope needs to be defined and possibly limited and prioritised.
Background & Context
Acronym / Term | System | Definition |
SAP Warehouse Management (WM) | ECC | This is the Warehouse Management Solution in ECC which is currently used by Syensqo. |
SAP Stock Room Management | S/4 HANA | This is the new name of the -older- SAP WM solution for S/4HANA. |
SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) | S/4 HANA | This is the new Warehouse Management Solution in S/4 HANA. |
Assumptions
- The SAP S/4 HANA implementation is a green field implementation. Therefore the deployment approach of warehouse management system in an S/4 HANA migration is not considered.
- Only one of the options described in this document will be implemented.
- Functionalities might be relevant short or long term for Syensqo. - not all details yet
- Not all warehouses at Syensqo are currently using SAP WM. A separate KDD document 43 will be created to decide which warehouses will work with the identified SAP Warehouse Management solution in the future. Note:
- Some warehouses are only managed on SAP IM level.
- SAP WM is mostly relevant for packed items. Bulk items are commonly handled in SAP IM.
Constraints
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Impacts
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Business Rules
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Options considered
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Option B: Option Title
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Evaluation
Strategic Choice: Implementing SAP EWM provides a future-proof solution to support Syensqo’s warehouse management processes. Given the fact that Syensqo's strategic priorities do not center around warehouse management, it is expected that the basic functionalities of SAP EWM will be sufficient.
SAP EWM is a solution which can handle more complex warehouse management processes. However it is recommended for Syensqo to implement a limited scope. Later phases can expand functionality as needed, including advanced features.
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See also
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