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Technological advancements like omni-channel, digitalization, Internet of Things, and blockchain are improving efficiencies in the supply chain. Organizations must evolve continuously to gain a competitive edge. Having a flexible solution for warehousing and fulfillment with real-time insights to identify bottlenecks and mitigate risks is key.

SAP EWM Defined

SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) is a software platform within SAP’s suite of supply chain solutions. With advanced functionality and real-time connectivity controlling inbound and outbound processes and movement of goods, SAP EWM lowers total cost of ownership. Integrated with inventory management and delivery processing, when business processes are triggered, it leads to goods movement within the warehouse. SAP EWM delivers high visibility and control to optimize inventory tracking, cross-docking, distribution operations, and multichannel fulfillment — all in real time with S/4HANA.

SAP EWM includes:

  • On premise cloud deployment
  • Comprehensive warehouse solution
  • Fully integrated for quality, production, and track and trace processes
  • Direct control of warehouse automation equipment

Key capabilities are:

SAP EWM

Technological advancements like omni-channel, digitalization, Internet of Things, and blockchain are improving efficiencies in the supply chain. Organizations must evolve continuously to gain a competitive edge. Having a flexible solution for warehousing and fulfillment with real-time insights to identify bottlenecks and mitigate risks is key.

SAP EWM Defined

SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) is a software platform within SAP’s suite of supply chain solutions. With advanced functionality and real-time connectivity controlling inbound and outbound processes and movement of goods, SAP EWM lowers total cost of ownership. Integrated with inventory management and delivery processing, when business processes are triggered, it leads to goods movement within the warehouse. SAP EWM delivers high visibility and control to optimize inventory tracking, cross-docking, distribution operations, and multichannel fulfillment — all in real time with S/4HANA.

SAP EWM includes:

  • On premise cloud deployment
  • Comprehensive warehouse solution
  • Fully integrated for quality, production, and track and trace processes
  • Direct control of warehouse automation equipment

Key capabilities are:

  • Streamline execution: SAP Global Batch Traceability, to trace inventory from end-to-end across any location
  • Optimize operations: For mixed and layered pallet building, set up labor structures and standards for tracking
  • Improve retail process efficiency: For flexible returns, picking, delivery changes, or cancellations

Two options are available: deploy basic warehouse management or advanced functionality. Basic warehouse management focuses on inventory management, inbound and outbound processing, goods movement, physical inventory, and reporting. Advanced warehouse management focuses on material flow control, yard management, labor management, value-added services, and cross-docking. To aid your decision, quantify the savings and potential return on investment (ROI) based on your specific operational assessments.

Benefits of EWM are:

  1. Inbound processing management: Validate advanced shipping notifications and optimize the receipt process
  2. Storage and internal process control: Information on stock ownership, inventory, and cycle counting
  3. Fine-tuning for outbound process: Schedule for pick, pack, ship in two waves, and optimize by voice picking
  4. Cross-functional features: Manage batches, serial numbers, weights, and dock appointments

Key Considerations for SAPinsiders are:

  • Successfully build a solid business case for SAP EWM. SAPinsider hosts an event presentation to examine why organizations are considering the adoption of SAP EWM.
  • Master bar code labeling from SAP S4/HANA, SAP ECC, and SAP EWM. Explore a question-and-answer session about bar code labeling with enterprise labeling solutions.
  • Make the most of your warehouse management with SAP EWM. Read about the new elements of SAP EWMto help scale process functionality in a complex based warehouse.

Vendor partners available to help SAP customers with warehouse management include: AEB, Almasons Consulting, Innovapptive, Movilitas, and Pillir.

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Optimizing Order Fulfillment and Inventory Management with SAP EWMJan 16  —  SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) provides small- to mid-size wholesale distributors with essential tools for overcoming inventory management and order fulfillment challenges through real-time visibility, order accuracy, and scalable solutions.
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Democratizing SAP Process Mining: Process HQ Brings Supply Chain X-Rays to Business UsersJan 15  —  Appian's latest updates to its Process HQ module integrate real-time process intelligence into daily workflows for SAP users, enabling logistics managers and service agents to address workflow issues directly from their interfaces.
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How KAMAX Leverages SAP S/4HANA and SAP EWM to Optimize Logistics and Boost PerformanceDec 5, 2025  —  KAMAX, a German automotive supplier, enhanced its supply chain and sustainability by implementing SAP solutions to streamline logistics through real-time data and process automation, demonstrating measurable improvements in efficiency and carbon neutrality goals.
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How Wholesale Distributors Can Achieve Supply Chain Optimization with SAP EWMDec 5, 2025  —  As market dynamics and customer demands evolve, wholesale distributors increasingly adopt SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) to enhance inventory visibility, streamline operations, improve order fulfillment, integrate with supply chain partners, and leverage real-time analytics for optimized supply chain efficiency.
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Benefits of Implementing SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)Nov 28, 2025  —  SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) enhances warehouse operations for wholesale distributors by providing real-time visibility, optimizing space utilization, automating processes, ensuring seamless integration, offering scalability, managing compliance, and improving customer service, thereby driving operational efficiency and excellence.
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What to Consider Before Getting Started with SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)Nov 14, 2025  —  The article provides an overview of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) as a comprehensive solution for warehouse operations and outlines five key considerations for wholesale distributors to effectively implement it.
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Part 2: How RFgen Supercharges SAP EWM MobilityOct 23, 2025  —  This article discusses how integrating RFgen's mobile platform with SAP Extended Warehouse Management can enhance warehouse efficiency by addressing issues of usability, connectivity, and deployment speed, ultimately leading to improved productivity and reduced total cost of ownership.
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Part 1: Optimizing SAP EWM Performance with RFgen MobilityOct 15, 2025  —  This blog post discusses the limitations of SAP's native mobile tools for warehouse operations and suggests that integrating the RFgen mobile platform with SAP Extended Warehouse Management can enhance efficiency and data quality.
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RFgen warehouse management
How Intelligent Warehouse Management Delivers Supply Chain ResilienceOct 13, 2025  —  Modern supply chains are challenged by labor shortages and rising customer demands, and the solution lies in Intelligent Warehouse Management leveraging SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), exemplified by delaware's FAST EWM TM template and mobile applications that simplify operations and enhance efficiency.
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AI Supply Chain Analytics and SAP Core
The Critical Role of Supply Chain Architecture in SAP TransformationsAug 27, 2025  —  Many large-scale SAP S/4HANA projects fail to meet their initial business cases due to a narrow focus on IT configurations rather than optimizing operational processes, underscoring the importance of integrating supply chain architecture to maximize ROI and ensure the system enhances rather than merely automates existing workflows.
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