Topic Covered

• EWM Demo Session Overview
• Warehouse Management Systems Training
• SAP Warehouse Management Solutions Overview
• EWM Systems Comparison Overview
• SAP EWM Course Planning Overview
• SAP EWM Inbound Process Configuration
• SAP EWM Career Opportunities

EWM Demo Session Overview

Parminder introduced an EWM demo session conducted in webinar mode, explaining that participants could ask questions via chat and email for follow-up. He outlined the session structure, with Parminder covering basic EWM concepts and Srinivas explaining the end-to-end process and system transactions. Parminder discussed the importance of understanding when EWM is necessary, using examples of different warehouse sizes and operations, and emphasized the role of real consulting in the market. He also introduced AI-powered learning resources available to enhance participants' learning experience.

Warehouse Management Systems Training

Parminder conducted a training session on warehouse management systems (WMS), explaining the different types of warehouses and the functionality of WMS software. He introduced key terminology and assigned homework for participants to research new terms online after the session. Parminder also outlined various WMS solutions available in the market, including SAP's IAM as a basic warehouse management solution.

SAP Warehouse Management Solutions Overview

Parminder explained the different SAP warehouse management solutions, starting with IAM as a basic inventory management system, followed by WM for more granular storage bin-level control, and EWM for advanced minute-level stock tracking in decentralized warehouses. He noted that WM will be sunset by 2027, though existing implementations can continue running, and explained that S4HANA includes both IAM and EWM with basic EWM being available without additional license while advanced EWM requires a special license. Parminder introduced Srinivas, who has 15+ years of SAP consulting experience across MM, WM, and EWM modules, and indicated that Srinivas would continue the session with more detailed EWM explanations.

EWM Systems Comparison Overview

Srinivas explained the differences between embedded and decentralized EWM systems, highlighting factors such as deployment options, cost, and master data management. He emphasized that the choice between these systems depends on the client's ERP landscape complexity and implementation requirements. Srinivas stated that the course would focus on the embedded system, and he outlined key warehouse processes including inbound and outbound operations, with a brief mention of yard management features.

SAP EWM Course Planning Overview

Srinivas outlined the key topics to be covered in an upcoming course on SAP EWM, including inbound and outbound processes, storage and inventory control, physical inventory, replenishment, and label printing. He explained the basic inbound process flow, emphasizing the distinction between goods receipt and put-away activities, and highlighted how EWM determines efficient bin placement based on system configurations. Srinivas also mentioned plans to cover integration between EWM and TM systems, along with advanced shipping and receiving concepts.

SAP EWM Inbound Process Configuration

Srinivas explained the basic inbound process flow in SAP EWM, focusing on how dangerous goods are safely placed in dedicated bins using configuration settings and search strategies. He demonstrated the key system configurations required, including process types, storage bins, search strategies, and put-away control indicators, emphasizing the importance of proper master data setup. Srinivas showed how to configure search sequences and put-away control indicators to ensure products are stored in the correct bins, particularly for fixed bin management scenarios.

EWM System Training Overview

Srinivas demonstrated the put-away control indicator and warehouse process types in the EWM system, showing how the system determines storage locations based on product configurations. He then walked through a complete inbound delivery process from purchase order creation through warehouse task confirmation, explaining how goods are distributed to EWM and tracked using various transactions. The session concluded with Srinivas outlining the complete course curriculum, which will cover topics including organization structure, stock types, inbound processes, handling unit management, and integration with other SAP modules. Parminder noted that TM integration with EWM will be covered in a live session for this particular batch, as it typically falls under excellence training in other programs.

SAP EWM Career Opportunities

Parminder discussed SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) career opportunities and training options. He explained that EWM consultants can come from various backgrounds, including warehouse business experts, MM/SD consultants, or cross-trained SAP consultants. Parminder outlined a comprehensive training bundle including live EWM training, job and mastery courses, A2Z Fiori training, data migration courses, and the step-up circle for additional topics, all priced at $34,990 for 24 hours. He shared success stories of former students who transitioned to EWM consulting and emphasized the high market demand for EWM consultants, particularly due to S/4HANA's embedded EWM functionality. The session concluded with questions about weekend classes, which are not currently available, and discussions about certification requirements and server access.