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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to MRP and Inventory Management in SAP

  • Overview of SAP ERP and its integrations
  • Introduction to the MM and MRP modules
  • Essential concepts in materials planning and inventory control

Core MRP Concepts and Planning Workflows

  • Defining MRP and its impact on material planning
  • Different MRP types and their practical applications
  • MRP calculation logic and data dependencies

SAP MRP Configuration

  • Setting planning parameters (lead times, order sizes, planning types)
  • Establishing material master data for MRP
  • Executing MRP runs and interpreting outcomes

MRP Adjustment and Exception Management

  • Identifying and resolving planning discrepancies
  • Tuning MRP parameters for enhanced planning efficiency
  • Strategies for mitigating supply chain disruptions

SAP Inventory Management

  • Goods receipt processes and inventory updates
  • Inventory valuation methodologies
  • Inventory classifications (raw materials, semi-finished goods, finished products)

Stock Control and Material Movements

  • Monitoring stock transfers between warehouses
  • Real-time inventory surveillance
  • Managing blocked and non-conforming items

Cycle Counting and Physical Inventory Adjustments

  • Performing cycle counts and stock corrections
  • Aligning SAP records with actual stock levels
  • Streamlining inventory reconciliation processes

Consignment Stock Administration

  • Comprehending consignment stock within SAP
  • Oversight of supplier-owned materials in corporate warehouses
  • Processing consignment transactions in SAP

Creation and Analysis of Inventory Reports

  • Leveraging SAP reports for inventory insights
  • Tailoring reports for business intelligence
  • Data-driven decision-making based on inventory metrics

Conclusion and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of inventory management principles
  • Exposure to enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
  • Prior SAP experience is not mandatory but is beneficial

Target Audience

  • Warehouse leads
  • Inventory analysts
  • Warehouse assistants
  • Supply chain and logistics specialists

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