Outbound Processing - SCM Logistics  -  EXTREMLY HOT  COURSE - HUGE DEMAND!!!!

Outbound processing comprises the preparation of goods to be delivered from a warehouse to a receiving location. Outbound processing within the scope of warehouse management typically comprises activities like the notification of goods to be supplied from a warehouse to a customer for which the outbound delivery serves as the reference document, picking, packing, physical goods issue in warehouse, loading, goods issue and goods issue posting to IM, advising advanced shipping notifications to business partners and, obtaining a proof-of-delivery from the receiving business partner.

Logistics represents one of the major business processes in transportation planning. Beyond excellence in operations, the main challange is to plan inbound logistics jointly with outbound transportation volumes to increase consolidation where ever possible.

Three major SAP components together form this solution: Planning is done in SAP APO, SAP R/3 offers the purchasing functionality and controls the execution of the logistics part, where as the SAP SCM delivers to you supply chain visibility.

The course shows the process of planning and executing all inbound transportation which is based on purchase orders. The process starts with the creation of a purchase order. This order represents a transportation need. To secure efficiencies, transportation planning for these orders is done jointly with other processes creating transportation needs, like replenishment processes or regular order based outbound fulfillment.