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Introduction to Materials Requirements Planning and Inventory Control in SAP

  • SAP ERP Overview and System Integration
  • Functional Scope of the Materials Management (MM) and MRP Modules
  • Fundamentals of Material Planning and Inventory Governance

Core Principles and Planning Workflows for MRP

  • Definition of MRP and Its Influence on Procurement Planning
  • Classification of MRP Types and Operational Use Cases
  • Computational Logic and Data Requirements for MRP Processing

System Configuration for MRP Processes

  • Establishment of Planning Parameters (Lead Times, Order Quantities, Planning Strategies)
  • Configuration of Material Master Records for MRP Suitability
  • Execution of MRP Runs and Interpretation of Procurement Proposals

MRP Optimization and Exception Management

  • Identification and Resolution of Discrepancies in Planning
  • Tuning of MRP Parameters to Enhance Efficiency
  • Governance Strategies for Mitigating Supply Chain Interruptions

Inventory Control Procedures in SAP

  • Procurement Goods Receipt and Subsequent Inventory Updates
  • Methodologies for Inventory Valuation
  • Categorization of Stock Types (Raw Materials, Work-in-Process, Finished Goods)

Stock Oversight and Material Transfers

  • Movement Tracking Across Storage Locations
  • Real-Time Surveillance of Inventory Levels
  • Management of Blocked and Non-Conforming Stock Items

Cycle Counting Protocols and Physical Inventory Reconciliation

  • Execution of Cycle Counts and Adjustment of Discrepancies
  • Maintenance of Alignment Between SAP Data and Physical Assets
  • Implementation of Automated Reconciliation Processes

Administration of Consignment Stock

  • Definition and Scope of Consignment Inventory in SAP
  • Oversight of Supplier-Owned Materials Housed Within Corporate Facilities
  • Processing Requirements for Consignment Transactions

Production and Analysis of Inventory Reporting

  • Leveraging Standard SAP Tools for Inventory Assessment
  • Customization of Reports to Support Operational Intelligence
  • Evidence-Based Decision-Making Utilizing Inventory Data

Conclusion and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Fundamental comprehension of inventory management principles
  • Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms
  • No prior SAP proficiency required, though advantageous

Intended Audience

  • Warehouse leadership personnel
  • Inventory analysts
  • Warehouse support staff
  • Supply chain and logistics specialists
 14 Hours

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