Global SAP EWM Template Implementation: Scalable Warehousing Across Three Continents for Industrial Manufacturing

How a Leading Machinery Manufacturer Streamlined Inventory, Supply, and Returns Management with SAP EWM as Part of an S/4HANA Transformation.

Customer

A globally recognized manufacturer of agricultural, construction, and industrial equipment with operations across North America, the UK, and Latin America. The company is undergoing a large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation to modernize and unify operations across multiple international sites.

Challenge

Operating large, complex warehouse networks in multiple countries, the company faced challenges in standardizing processes and enabling seamless coordination across locations. Business-critical goals included:

• Storage optimization and efficient space utilization
• Inventory transparency for production and aftermarket parts
• Uninterrupted production supply across factories and suppliers
• Enhanced quality control during inbound processes
• Service parts management to meet high aftermarket demand
• Efficient return process handling
• Support for Kit-to-Stock and Kit-to-Order production workflows
• Integration with local suppliers, E-commerce platforms, and printing systems
• Compliance with regional regulations across the UK, US, and Mexico

Project Scope

LeverX was engaged to develop and roll out a global SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) template as a core component of the company’s SAP S/4HANA transformation. The scope included:

• Creation of a scalable EWM global template
• Deployment across three key regions:
  • Mexico (2 warehouses)
  • United Kingdom (1 warehouse)
  • United States (10 warehouses and production sites)
    
    
• Integration with SAP S/4HANA for real-time logistics, quality, and production alignment
• Enablement of print systems, local supplier connections, and E-commerce logistics

Solution Description

LeverX delivered a fully customized SAP EWM solution with global scalability and local flexibility:

• A centralized EWM template designed for rapid replication across facilities
• Full support for Kit-to-Stock and Kit-to-Order processes, ensuring flexibility in production logistics
• Integration with quality control, service parts, and return workflows
• Advanced warehouse automation readiness and configurable layouts
• Custom logic to address regional compliance and local process variants
• Seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA, enabling real-time data visibility and cross-functional coordination

Products & Technologies

• SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM)
• SAP S/4HANA
• Print & Labeling Systems Integration
• E-commerce & Supplier Portal Connectivity

Results

• Standardized warehouse operations across three global regions
• Optimized storage and inventory visibility supporting both production and aftermarket supply
• Improved production continuity with real-time staging and supply logic
• Faster returns and service parts handling for better customer satisfaction
• Future-ready SAP architecture that supports rapid scaling across new facilities and business units

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