WMS与库存管理的比较_SAP讲义.PPT

SAP IM vs. WM: How to Choose, Use, and Optimize Gavin Klaus Catalyst International, Inc. What We’ll Cover … Understanding the difference between WM and IM Choosing between WM and IM Optimizing and overcoming limitations with IM and WM Inventory Management (IM) Key features/strengths Inventory management by quantity Visibility of on-hand quantity by storage location Management of special stocks Entry and documentation of all material movements Real-time updates of inventory Documentation of all receipts, issues and transfers Physical inventory Carry out physical inventory at the material level Perform inventory adjustments R/3 Inventory Management (IM) (cont.) Key features/strengths (cont.): Inventory management by value Postings update account assignments for cost accounting Updates G/L account for financial accounting Key integration points Integrates directly with MRP, purchasing and invoice verification Provides information for MRP, updates PO; used to check conformity during invoice verification Real-time updates When transactions are entered, the results the stock updates real time to reflect actual changes Organizational Structure at the IM Level Challenges with Inventory Management Lack of detailed visibility to material flow e.g. When the delivery pick list is generated, the delivery’s “actual pick quantity” is updated prior to actual picking Requires manual updates when quantities differ Inability to assign incoming materials to outbound demand to avoid multiple material handling continued... Challenges with Inventory Management (cont.) Immediate update of inventory receipts and issues System inventory and status NOT representative of the physical process Limited visibility to locations of materials Only possible to assign a single fixed bin location per storage location Bin location is “text” only; no strategies are available Solution: R/3 Warehouse Management Initially rele