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
 14 Hours

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