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 Duration 14 hours

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Introduction to MRP and Inventory Management within SAP

  • Overview of SAP ERP architecture and system integration
  • Foundations of the Materials Management (MM) and MRP modules
  • Core principles of materials planning and inventory governance

Foundational Concepts of MRP and Planning Processes

  • Defining MRP and its strategic impact on material planning
  • Classification of MRP types and their specific applications
  • Mechanics of MRP calculation logic and data dependencies

Configuration of MRP within SAP

  • Establishing planning parameters (lead times, order quantities, planning categories)
  • Configuration of material master data for MRP compliance
  • Execution of MRP runs and interpretation of outputs

MRP Adjustment and Exception Management

  • Detection and resolution of planning anomalies
  • Calibration of MRP parameters to enhance planning efficiency
  • Strategies for mitigating supply chain disruptions

Inventory Management Practices in SAP

  • Processes for goods receipt and inventory record updates
  • Methodologies for inventory valuation
  • Categorization of inventory assets (raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods)

Stock Control and Material Movement Protocols

  • Monitoring inter-warehouse stock transfers
  • Real-time oversight of inventory levels
  • Protocols for handling restricted and non-conforming materials

Cycle Counting and Physical Inventory Adjustments

  • Implementation of cycle counts and stock variance corrections
  • Reconciliation of SAP records with physical stock levels
  • Automation of inventory reconciliation processes

Consignment Stock Administration

  • Conceptual framework for consignment stock within SAP
  • Oversight of supplier-owned materials in facility warehouses
  • Processing of consignment-related transactions in SAP

Creation and Analysis of Inventory Reporting

  • Utilization of SAP reporting tools for inventory analysis
  • Tailoring reports for operational insight
  • Evidence-based decision-making leveraging inventory data

Conclusion and Future Recommendations

Requirements

  • Foundational understanding of inventory management principles
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
  • Prior SAP experience is not mandatory but is advantageous

Intended Audience

  • Warehouse management leaders
  • Inventory analysts
  • Warehouse support staff
  • Supply chain and logistics professionals

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