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Introduction to SAP MRP and Inventory Management

  • Overview of SAP ERP and its system integrations
  • Familiarization with MM and MRP modules
  • Fundamental principles of materials planning and inventory oversight

Core MRP Principles and Planning Workflows

  • Defining MRP and its role in material planning
  • Variations of MRP and their respective use cases
  • Understanding MRP calculation logic and data dependencies

Setting Up MRP in SAP

  • Establishing planning parameters such as lead times, order quantities, and planning types
  • Configuring material master data for MRP compatibility
  • Executing MRP runs and interpreting the output

Adjusting MRP and Handling Exceptions

  • Detecting and troubleshooting planning discrepancies
  • Tuning MRP parameters to enhance planning accuracy
  • Approaches for navigating supply chain interruptions

SAP Inventory Management Practices

  • Goods receipt processes and inventory record updates
  • Methods for inventory valuation
  • Categorizing inventory types (raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods)

Stock Oversight and Material Transfers

  • Monitoring stock transfers across different warehouse locations
  • Real-time tracking of inventory levels
  • Managing restricted and non-conforming items

Cycle Counting and Physical Inventory Reconciliation

  • Performing cycle counts and applying stock adjustments
  • Ensuring SAP records reflect actual physical stock
  • Implementing automated inventory reconciliation processes

Managing Consignment Stock

  • Concepts of consignment stock within SAP
  • Oversight of supplier-owned materials stored in company facilities
  • Processing consignment-related transactions in SAP

Creating and Reviewing Inventory Reports

  • Leveraging SAP reporting tools for inventory analysis
  • Tailoring reports to extract business insights
  • Utilizing inventory data for strategic decision-making

Course Summary and Future Directions

Requirements

  • A foundational grasp of inventory management principles
  • Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
  • Prior SAP experience is not mandatory but is advantageous

Target Audience

  • Warehouse supervisors and leaders
  • Inventory analysts
  • Warehouse support staff
  • Professionals in supply chain and logistics
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