Course Outline

Introduction to MRP and Inventory Management in SAP

  • Overview of SAP ERP and its integration for government operations
  • Introduction to the Materials Management (MM) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) modules
  • Key concepts of materials planning and inventory control for government agencies

MRP Key Concepts and Planning Processes

  • Definition of MRP: How it impacts material planning in public sector operations
  • Types of MRP and their applications for government supply chains
  • MRP calculation logic and data dependencies for accurate planning

Configuring MRP in SAP

  • Defining planning parameters (lead times, order sizes, planning types) for government use
  • Material master data setup for effective MRP in public sector environments
  • Running MRP and interpreting the results to enhance operational efficiency

MRP Adjustment and Exception Handling

  • Identifying and resolving planning issues to ensure compliance and accountability
  • Adjusting MRP parameters to optimize planning for government agencies
  • Strategies for managing supply chain disruptions in the public sector

Inventory Management in SAP

  • Goods receipt and inventory updates for transparent operations
  • Inventory valuation methods for accurate financial reporting
  • Types of inventory (raw materials, semi-finished, finished goods) managed by government entities

Stock Control and Material Movements

  • Tracking stock movements between warehouses to maintain accountability
  • Real-time inventory monitoring for improved decision-making
  • Handling blocked and non-conforming materials to ensure quality control

Cycle Counting and Physical Inventory Adjustments

  • Conducting cycle counts and stock corrections to maintain accurate records
  • Ensuring SAP records align with actual stock levels for government audits
  • Automating inventory reconciliation processes for efficiency

Consignment Stock Management

  • Understanding consignment stock in SAP for government supply chains
  • Managing supplier-owned materials in company warehouses to optimize resources
  • Processing consignment transactions in SAP for accurate tracking and reporting

Generating and Analyzing Inventory Reports

  • Using SAP reports for inventory analysis to support government operations
  • Customizing reports for business insights and strategic planning
  • Decision-making based on inventory data to enhance public sector efficiency

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of inventory management principles for government operations
  • Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems used in public sector environments
  • No prior SAP experience required, but it is beneficial

Audience

  • Warehouse leaders for government agencies
  • Inventory analysts in public sector organizations
  • Warehouse assistants working in government facilities
  • Supply chain and logistics professionals serving the public sector
 14 Hours

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