SAP MM ( Material Management ) is one of the important modules in SAP ERP software and MM application module supports the procurement and inventory functions occurring in day-to-day business operations.

 

The SAP Warehouse Management system (WMS) provides flexible, automated support in processing all goods movements and in managing stocks in your warehouse complex. The system supports scheduled and efficient processing of all logistics processes within your warehouse.

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1  It deals with managing the materials (products and or services) resources of an organization with the aim of accelerating productivity, reducing costs and increase improvement and at a similar time be versatile to accommodate changes in day to day life. 
2  SAP MM speeds up the procurement and material management activities making the business run smoother with complete time and cost efficiency. 
3  Features of SAP MM The features of SAP MM system are as follows: SAP MM is one of the modules of SAP that deals with material management and inventory management. 
4  SAP MM role in business process is as follows: A business process in SAP is termed as “Module”. 
5  SAP Materials Management (MM) is a part of Logistics area and helps to manage the procurement activity of an organization from procurement. 
6  Material Management process ensures that there is never a shortage of materials or any gaps in the supply chain process of the organization. 
7  It is the backbone of the Logistics area which incorporates modules like Sales and Distribution, Production Planning, Plant Maintenance, Project Systems, Warehouse Management which are extremely obsessed on Materials Management module. 
8  It supports all aspects of material management (planning, control etc). 
9  SAP Business Process SAP MM is known as SAP Material Management system. 
10  It deals with the Procurement Process, Master Data (Material & Vendor Master), Account Determination & Valuation of Material, Inventory Management, Invoice Verification, Material Requirement Planning etc. 

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1  The SAP Warehose Management module of SAP R/3 provides flexible, efficient, automated support that enables your business to: - manage complex warehouse structures - define and manage storage areas and storage bins in the warehouse - manage several different types of storage, such as high rack storage, block storage or fixed bin storage - process all relevant postings and transactions such as goods receipts, goods issues and general stock transfers. 
2  The following points must be considered when implementing the SAP R/3 WM module: - Path optimization for: -- stock placements -- stock removal -- stock transfer (for example, replenishment) - Even utilization of warehouse capacity - Balanced utilization of warehouse personnel - Possibility for improvement in warehouse stocking - Handling of means of conveyance for stock placement and stock removal - Possibility for improvement of work papers The SAP Warehouse Managemet module is one of the effective tools available to manage warehouse and keep inventory at optimum level. 
3  - monitor stock movements - execute stock placements and removals using different put-away and picking strategies - process stock differences - manage hazardous materials - use bar code scanners - interface to external non-SAP warehousing systems - manage inventory at the storage bin level - ensure that stock posted in the Inventory Management system is the same as the stock in the warehouse - integrate with materials management, product planning, quality management and sales and distribution It primarily aims at defining and managing complex warehouse structures within a company. 
4  Potentials of the tool must be extracted fully for the best results. 
5  But it is just a business tool and you need a skillful craftsman who can understand your company needs and satisfy them using the tool. 

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