High Tech - Electronics Manufacturing Service Provider (EMS/ODM) > Materials Management > Inbound Materials Logistics

Inbound Materials Logistics

Business Scenario

 


Key Performance Indicators

  • Inventory accuracy
  • Inventory Turnover
  • Inventory Volume
  • SAP Best Practices

  • Available preconfigured scenarios in SAP Best Practices for High Tech - EMS
  • Partner Opportunities

  • Partner Opportunities in High Tech - Electronics Manufacturing Service Provider (EMS/ODM)

  • Computer support for the organization and management of warehouses has become imperative for timely, effective processing of logistic requirements for EMS providers.  Warehouse Management ensures flexible, automated support to assist in processing all goods movements and in maintaining current stock inventories in your warehousing complex.

    Business Goals & Objectives


    Lowering Working Capital

    Lower cost procured goods and services
    Lower work-in-process inventory

    Reducing Operating Costs & Increasing Efficiency

    Reduce inventory levels

     



    Business Processes

    Warehousing and StorageSAP Component or Feature Available
    Warehousing and Storage includes multiple processes throughout the warehouse from the time materials enter the warehouse via Goods Receipt until they exit the warehouse with a Post Goods Issue. Specifically covered in this process you will find the management of inventory including putaway strategies and replenishment. Possible variants include task and resource management and Radio Frequence (RF) support. Optional steps include support for production supply, Value Added Services and Yard Management.

    This process is supported by the following SAP and/or partner offerings

  • SAP ERP
  • SAP Extended Warehousing and Logistics for High Tech
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    Cross DockingSAP Component or Feature Available
    Cross-docking is a way to move materials directly from the goods receipt area to the shipping area without first being stored. Cross-docking can be planned or opportunistic, as well as executed in one step (directly from GR to GI) or two steps (going first to a specified cross-docking storage type for repacking or labeling for example).

    This process is supported by the following SAP and/or partner offerings

  • SAP ERP
  • SAP Extended Warehousing and Logistics for High Tech
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    Inbound Processing and Receipt ConfirmationSAP Component or Feature Available

    You can use this business process to confirm receipt of goods. In Enterprise Buyer, requesters can create confirmations themselves, even if the purchase order is in the backend system. It is possible to create express confirmations directly in the Check Status application without having to switch to another application. Alternatively, an internal dispatcher or shipping department can take delivery of goods and confirm centrally. In this case, an additional approval workflow through the requisitioner is possible. Then, the goods receipt is posted in the backend system.

    Inbound processing  covers the physical inbound delivery processing that succeeds the procurement process. It includes ASN processing, physical Goods Receipt and putaway of materials in Warehouse Management up to sending the proof of delivery to the business partners

     

    This process is supported by the following SAP and/or partner offerings

  • SAP ERP
  • SAP Extended Warehousing and Logistics for High Tech
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    Quality Assurance and ControlSAP Component or Feature Available
    Quality assurance and control involves inspections at all stages, continuous monitoring, and quick intervention to deal with unexpected events. Quality inspections can be triggered by various events such as order release or goods movements, but also by manual actions. To document product quality, certificates can be created.

    This process is supported by the following SAP and/or partner offerings

  • SAP ERP
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    SAP Product Available Partner Product Available SAP Product Available with Future Releases Partner Product Available with Future Releases Future Focus