SAP EWM - Slotting

Quiz

Slotting is a process in the EWM that helps to define the most suitable putaway parameters such as storage type, section, etc. Slotting places the goods in a warehouse in the manner that provides the most optimal storage and picking of goods.

Different Parameters of Slotting

There are different parameters that are used in the slotting process −

Storage Requirement Data
Product Data
Packaging Data
Demand Forecast

Product related data used for slotting

The following table shows the product related data for slotting −

1	Storage Condition	3(not outside)
2	Rotate Indicator	T
3	Theft-prone	N
4	Handling code	200(metal)
5	Demand quality	700(per month)
6	Number of order lines	50
7	Recommended storage quality	2100
8	Storage class	13(Non-flammable solids)
9	Water pollution storage quality	2100
10	Nesting factor(s)	0.5
11	Packing type	Default packing material(wooden pallets)
12	Material length	0.05m
13	Material width	0.01m
14	Material height	0.01m
15	Material weight	10g

Optimizing Resources

You can perform various activities in SAP Extended Warehouse Management System for optimizing resources.

Some of the key activities that can be performed are as follows −

Wave Management Function
Cross docking
RF framework
Labor Management

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