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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 knowledge of inventory management concepts.
  • Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
  • Previous SAP experience is not required but is advantageous.

Audience

  • Warehouse managers.
  • Inventory analysts.
  • Warehouse assistants.
  • Supply chain and logistics professionals.
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