Lesson 1End-to-end outbound flow: sales order to outbound delivery, picking, packing, and goods issue in EWMProvides an end-to-end view of the EWM outbound flow, from sales order and delivery creation through picking, packing, staging, and goods issue, highlighting key integration and control points.
Sales order and delivery creationEWM document creation and checksWave release and picking executionPacking, staging, and loading stepsGoods issue and performance reviewLesson 2Pick path optimisation and warehouse order formation: pick sequence, distance-based heuristics, and handling aisle congestionCovers how EWM builds optimised pick paths and warehouse orders, using sequences, sorting, and distance-based logic to reduce travel time, avoid aisle congestion, and respect resource and equipment constraints.
Warehouse order creation rulesSort sequences and travel distance logicAisle congestion and hotspot avoidanceResource type and equipment constraintsPerformance monitoring of pick pathsLesson 3Picking strategy types: order picking, wave picking, batch picking, and cluster picking explainedExplores key EWM picking strategies, comparing order, wave, batch, and cluster picking. Shows when to apply each method, how to configure them, and how they impact labour efficiency, accuracy, and warehouse layout.
Order picking: direct delivery focusWave picking for shipping cutoffsBatch picking for high runnersCluster picking with multiple HUsHybrid strategies and constraintsLesson 4Mixed-pallet and full-pallet picking rules: HU selection, pallet split, and consolidationDescribes rules for mixed-pallet and full-pallet picking in EWM, including HU selection, pallet splitting, consolidation, and labelling to balance efficiency, stability, and customer-specific requirements.
Full-pallet picking from bulkMixed-pallet composition rulesHU selection and reuse logicPallet split and reconsolidationStability checks and labelingLesson 5Handling order exceptions: short picks, substitution, and partial shipmentsCovers handling of outbound exceptions such as short picks, substitutions, and partial shipments, including configuration of reason codes, follow-up tasks, and communication back to ERP and customer service.
Short pick detection and recordingMaterial and unit substitution rulesPartial shipment and backorder logicException codes and follow-up tasksCustomer and ERP communicationLesson 6Wave and work creation: criteria for wave release, wave templates, and wave consolidationExplains how SAP EWM waves group outbound deliveries, covering wave templates, release methods, and consolidation rules so you can control workload distribution, picking timing, and alignment with shipping and carrier cutoffs.
Wave templates and assignment rulesTime-, route-, and carrier-based releaseItem and HU-based wave consolidationWave monitoring and exception handlingKPIs for wave workload balancingLesson 7Avoiding conflicts with replenishment: slotting replenishment windows, replenishment blocking during picks, and task interleavingExplains how to avoid conflicts between picking and replenishment by defining time windows, blocking rules, and task interleaving so stock is available for picks without creating congestion or double handling.
Replenishment control and triggersTime windows before wave releaseBin blocking during active pickingTask interleaving rules and limitsMonitoring stockouts during picksLesson 8Packing and value-added services during outbound: labelling, final kitting, and customer-specific packagingDetails packing and value-added services in outbound, including HU creation, labelling, final kitting, and customer-specific packaging so shipments meet compliance, branding, and handling requirements.
Packing specifications and HU typesCustomer-specific packing instructionsFinal kitting and assembly at packLabeling, SSCC, and documentsQuality checks during packingLesson 9Pick-by-voice and RF picking setup: resource allocation, task types, and pick confirmationDetails configuration of RF and pick-by-voice in EWM, including resource assignment, queue and task types, confirmation steps, and error handling to ensure efficient, hands-free, and accurate picking operations on the floor.
RF framework and screen designVoice integration and dialog designQueue, activity area, and task typesPick confirmation and exception codesLatency, connectivity, and fallbackLesson 10Shipping confirmation and goods issue: transfer to ERP, post goods issue posting, and EWM status updatesDescribes how EWM posts shipping confirmation and goods issue, transfers data to ERP, and updates EWM statuses, ensuring financial postings, inventory accuracy, and full traceability of outbound deliveries and HUs.
Delivery and HU status managementGoods issue posting from EWMIntegration with ERP accountingReversals and corrections of GIMonitoring outbound posting errorsLesson 11Staging, loading, and dock appointment integration for same-day and next-day deliveriesExplains staging, loading, and dock appointment integration for same-day and next-day deliveries, focusing on door assignment, loading sequences, and carrier time windows to avoid delays and bottlenecks.
Door and staging area determinationLoading sequence and stop planningIntegration with dock schedulingSame-day versus next-day flowsYard and carrier communicationLesson 12Prioritisation of urgent orders: order priority fields, expedited waves, and dynamic reallocation of resourcesShows how to configure and operate urgent order handling in EWM, using priority fields, expedited waves, and dynamic resource reallocation so rush orders are picked and shipped without disrupting standard workload.
Priority fields in delivery and waveExpedited wave templates and timingDynamic reprioritization of tasksResource reallocation and alertsKPIs for rush order performance
