Application of a SAP SCM EWM warehouse management system for distribution centers in a retail chain

Project figures
  • 2 distribution centers in Moscow, Minsk.
  • Over 100 own stores in various formats.
  • About 300 suppliers.
  • More than 10 commodity groups.
  • About 7,000 items in the retail center’s product range.
  • Up to 500 items per order.
Main inventory groups

Grocery.

Water, juices.

Perishable meat and dairy products.

Deep frozen products.

Fruits and vegetables.

Alcohol and tobacco goods.

Related non-food products.

Household chemistry.

Basic operations at distribution centers
  • Receipt of goods from domestic and foreign suppliers.
  • Processing of returns.
  • Quality inspection.
  • Placement of goods on various types of shelves, with due account for storage requirements.
  • Picking by items, boxes and pallets.
  • Wave picking, breakdown by commodity groups and delivery routes.
  • Order picking supervision.
  • Distribution cross docking.
  • Weight checks during receipt and disposal (shipping).
  • Control of the loading onto transport vehicles.
  • Scheduled and selective stock-taking.
  • Accounting of returnable packages.