Course Outline
Introduction to MRP and Inventory Management in SAP
- Overview of SAP ERP and its integration
- Introduction to the MM and MRP modules
- Key concepts of materials planning and inventory control
MRP Key Concepts and Planning Processes
- What is MRP? How does it impact material planning?
- Types of MRP and their applications
- MRP calculation logic and data dependencies
Configuring MRP in SAP
- Defining planning parameters (lead times, order sizes, planning types)
- Material master data setup for MRP
- Running MRP and interpreting the results
MRP Adjustment and Exception Handling
- Identifying and resolving planning issues
- Adjusting MRP parameters to optimize planning
- Strategies for managing supply chain disruptions
Inventory Management in SAP
- Goods receipt and inventory updates
- Inventory valuation methods
- Types of inventory (raw materials, semi-finished, finished goods)
Stock Control and Material Movements
- Tracking stock movements between warehouses
- Real-time inventory monitoring
- Handling blocked and non-conforming materials
Cycle Counting and Physical Inventory Adjustments
- Conducting cycle counts and stock corrections
- Ensuring SAP records align with actual stock levels
- Automating inventory reconciliation
Consignment Stock Management
- Understanding consignment stock in SAP
- Managing supplier-owned materials in company warehouses
- Processing consignment transactions in SAP
Generating and Analyzing Inventory Reports
- Using SAP reports for inventory analysis
- Customizing reports for business insights
- Decision-making based on inventory data
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of inventory management concepts
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
- No prior SAP experience required, but helpful
Audience
- Warehouse leaders
- Inventory analysts
- Warehouse assistants
- Supply chain and logistics professionals
Testimonials (3)
Availability in providing support.
Popescu Mihai
Course - SAP SD
Machine Translated
The trainer was very good, he knew the subject well and know how to explain to us any questions we had and that helped us a lot.
Dirman Ionut - HELLA Ghiroda
Course - SAP PM Fundamentals to Advanced
I was very impressed with the trainers preparation. As he went along he kept going back over the subjects that he had covered