With this blog post I look into the EWM standard simulation/emulation which you can use within your MFS projects in case you do not have the possibility to test/work with the real hardware/subsystems (yet). Before starting with the details, I tackle the question “What is the difference between a simulation and an emulation and what do we have in standard EWM MFS?”

This blog post tackles the hardware but mainly the software side of this thing that we call ‘I-Point’ (Identification-Point) in the area of EWM MFS.

This blog post is intended for those of you who never implemented an automated warehouse with EWM MFS or even never used SAP EWM before. I wrote this article as I noticed that some of my subscribers/readers are actually part of this group.

Discover SAP EWM MFS Deep-dive Layout-oriented Storage Control This blog is part of the series ‘SAP EWM meets Automation – Discover EWM MFS’ and ventures to deep-dive into the usage of the layout-oriented storage control (LOSC) in the context of MFS processes. We will assume that we are in a MFS-environment, moving a HU across … Read more

Discover SAP EWM MFS  The communication from EWM to the PLC This blog is part of the series ‘SAP EWM meets Automation – Discover EWM MFS’ and describes the communication between EWM and the PLC. Specifically, the communication from EWM to the PLC.As a practical example I picked the creation and communication of a stock … Read more

Discover SAP EWM MFS The EWM-PLC integration This blog is part of the series ‘SAP EWM meets Automation – Discover EWM MFS’ and gives you an introduction to the EWM PLC integration and the MFS component of EWM. In this context, we will look at the most important objects which are used to represent the … Read more

Discover SAP EWM MFS The role of the PLC This blog is part of the series ‘SAP EWM meets Automation – Discover EWM MFS’ and gives you an introduction about the role of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) as part of EWM MFS projects. I do think that Consultants & Developers involved in projects where the … Read more

Discover SAP EWM MFS Rearrange HUs in multi-depth storage bins Note: This blog is part of the series ‘SAP EWM meets Automation’ and shows an EWM standard logic which is rarely mentioned in any of the EWM books and documentations but tackles a process which is essential in automated warehouses with SAP EWM MFS multi-depth … Read more

Discover SAP EWM MFS Putaway Strategy  Note: This blog is part of the series ‘SAP EWM meets Automation’ and shows an EWM standard logic which is rarely mentioned in any of the EWM books and documentations but tackles a process which becomes more and more relevant in an environment of an increasing degree of automation … Read more

Reveal SAP EWM Synchronization of Warehouse Order completion  Note: This blog shows an EWM standard logic which is rarely mentioned in any of the EWM books and documentations but tackles a process / scenario which is relevant for almost every SAP EWM warehouse / operation that I’ve seen. Let’s jump into the technicals! Description of … Read more

Enhance SAP EWM Quant determination for stock removal The purpose of this series of blogs/videos is to give an overview about how to enhance specific functional areas of SAP EWM quant determination. This series is useful for developers jumping (or being pushed ) from other modules into EWM or for more experienced consultants in order … Read more

Understand SAP EWM Pick Points Note: This post belongs to the blog-series ‘Understand SAP EWM’. The purpose of these series of blog-posts/videos is to explain the concepts of the core features of SAP EWM in a simple way. I want to focus on the basic understanding rather than the smallest details. For those of you … Read more

Enhance SAP EWM Warehouse Order Creation Rule The purpose of this series of blogs/videos is to give an overview about how to enhance specific functional areas of SAP EWM warehouse order creation rules. This series is useful for developers jumping (or being pushed ) from other modules into EWM or for more experienced consultants in … Read more

Understand SAP EWM Warehouse Order Creation Rules Note: This post belongs to the blog-series ‘Understand SAP EWM’. The purpose of these series of blog-posts/videos is to explain the concepts of the core features of SAP EWM in a simple way. I want to focus on the basic understanding rather than the smallest details. For those … Read more

Enhance SAP EWM Putaway bin determination Note: The purpose of this series of blogs/videos is to show you how to enhance different areas/functionalities in the SAP EWM putaway bin. Thus, it will tackle technical details and complex coherences which might not be suitable for EWM beginners. The purpose of this blog is to give you1. … Read more

Reveal SAP EWM Work center determination in the context of KTS Note: The purpose of this series of blogs/videos is to discover & reveal the secrets of SAP EWM work center. Thus, I will mainly be talking about functionalities which are not mentioned and explained in any of the SAP books available on the market. … Read more

Our Mission – An ode to Warehouse Management  What is so fascinating about Warehouse Management & Logistics? Especially about the interaction between warehouse processes and IT? Why are we doing this job? …in a nutshell – its capability to create something uniquely vivid. Implementing a warehouse management system feels like bringing independent objects to life … Read more