Name: leverX Company
Brand: LeverX
Rating: 4.9 (114 reviews)

As the logistics landscape evolves, so too must the tools that support it. SAP Warehouse Management (WM) has long been a reliable solution, but with SAP’s focus shifting towards more advanced systems, businesses need to stay ahead of the curve. SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) represents a significant leap forward, offering enhanced flexibility, scalability, and integration capabilities that are essential for modern warehouse operations.

SAP WM is a module within the SAP ERP system that offers foundational warehouse management capabilities. It has been widely adopted by organizations to streamline their warehouse operations. However, with SAP WM being phased out as part of ERP 6.0, it will no longer be supported after 2025. Companies that have migrated to SAP S/4HANA can continue using SAP WM, but they will need to transition to SAP EWM by 2027 to ensure uninterrupted operations.

SAP WM

SAP EWM represents a significant leap forward, offering enhanced flexibility, scalability, and integration capabilities that are essential for modern warehouse operations. EWM is designed to handle more complex and high-volume processes, such as advanced inventory management, labor management, and seamless integration with automation technologies. Moreover, SAP EWM is natively integrated with SAP S/4HANA ERP, ensuring that businesses remain aligned with SAP's latest innovations and strategic direction.

SAP EWM

Advanced Functionality

SAP EWM introduces features like wave management and yard management, enabling more flexible and efficient processes to handle complex operations.

Improved inventory management

With enhanced tracking and control through batch management and serial number tracking, SAP EWM ensures greater accuracy and reduces stock handling errors.

Integration with automation technologies

Seamlessly connect with robotic picking, AGVs, and conveyor systems to enhance efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and support high-volume operations.

Scalability for complex operations

SAP EWM scales to meet the needs of expanding networks or complex operations, unlike the simpler setup of SAP WM.

Advanced labor management

Optimize workforce performance with advanced labor management tools that reduce costs and boost productivity.

Enhanced reporting and analytics

Gain deeper insights with real-time data and customizable reports, allowing informed decisions that optimize warehouse performance.

Comprehensive yard management

Control vehicle movement within the yard for faster turnaround times, reduced congestion, and better resource utilization.

Alignment with SAP innovations

Stay in sync with SAP’s latest developments through seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA, ensuring smoother data exchange and improved performance.

Improved compliance and security

Adhere to industry regulations and safeguard operations with enhanced compliance features and robust security measures.

Initial assessment

Our process begins with an in-depth kick-off meeting where we thoroughly assess your current warehouse management setup. We define clear migration goals, identify potential challenges, and align our strategy with your business objectives.

Onsite visit

During this phase, our experts visit your facilities to review the existing SAP WM setup. We work closely with your team to understand your unique requirements and operational challenges, ensuring that the migration plan is tailored to your specific needs.

Revision

LeverX provides a detailed migration roadmap, including a comprehensive resource plan, timeline, and proposed solution architecture. This document serves as a blueprint for the entire migration process, giving you a clear view of what to expect at each stage.

Why LeverX?

Proven track record

For over 20 years, we have helped businesses worldwide succeed with SAP. We’ve already completed 1,500+ projects for over 900 clients, including top names on the Fortune 500 list.

Industry experts

The LeverX team comprises professionals with hands-on knowledge in 30+ industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and oil and gas.

SAP partnership

We implement SAP projects end-to-end  and collaborate with SAP on the development and enhancement of its existing solutions.

Quality and security

LeverX follows internationally recognized ISO standards for quality management, information security, business continuity, and asset management.

Investment in innovation

We actively integrate advanced technologies, such as Data Science, IoT, AI, Big Data, Blockchain, and others, to help clients efficiently address their business challenges.

Flexibility

Our team is available 24/7, which enables us to quickly deploy projects, maintain process transparency, and adapt each development phase to meet your specific requirements.

Preparation and planning

Our first step is to assemble a dedicated project team that includes stakeholders from IT, warehouse operations, finance, and other relevant departments. Together, we define the objectives, scope, and timeline for the migration. A thorough gap analysis helps us understand the differences between your current WM setup and the desired EWM configuration, enabling us to plan accordingly. Budgeting is also a critical part of this phase, and we ensure that we cann account for all costs for the project.

System assessment and design

We assess your existing WM system to identify all customizations, configurations, and integrations. This assessment informs the design of your new EWM system, which is tailored to meet your business requirements. We also ensure that the necessary hardware and infrastructure are in place to support the new system, including servers, network capabilities, and devices.

Data migration planning

Data is the lifeblood of your warehouse operations. Our team maps the data from WM to EWM, identifying which data sets need to be migrated and how they correspond to EWM data structures. We perform data cleansing to ensure accuracy and consistency before migration. Selecting and configuring the right migration tools, such as SAP Data Services, is essential for a smooth data transfer process.

Configuration and customization

LeverX configures the EWM system according to the design, setting up warehouse structures, storage types, processes, and master data. We also develop any custom functionality required to support your specific business processes. Integration with other systems, such as SAP ERP (S/4HANA) and Transportation Management (TM), is tested to ensure seamless operations.

Testing

Rigorous testing is crucial to the success of the migration. We conduct unit testing to ensure that individual components and configurations work as expected. Integration testing verifies that the EWM system works seamlessly with other systems, while User Acceptance Testing (UAT) involves key users in validating that the system meets business requirements and that they are comfortable with the new processes.

Training and change management

A successful migration isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. LeverX develops and delivers comprehensive training programs for your end-users, focusing on new processes and functionalities in EWM. We also provide detailed documentation and user manuals to support ongoing operations. Change management strategies are implemented to address any resistance and ensure a smooth transition to the new system.

Data migration and cutover

With the system ready and the people prepared, we execute the data migration plan, transferring data from WM to EWM. This phase includes the initial loading of master data followed by transactional data. A detailed cutover plan is developed to manage the transition, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity. Dry runs of the cutover process help us identify and resolve any issues before the actual go-live.

Go-live and post-launch support

LeverX executes the cutover plan on the go-live day and transitions your operations to the EWM system. We provide hypercare support immediately after going live to address issues and ensure smooth operations. Continuous improvement is part of our post-go-live support, as we collect user feedback and make necessary adjustments to optimize the system and processes.

What are the key differences between SAP WM and SAP EWM?

SAP EWM offers advanced features such as enhanced process flexibility, labor management, yard management, and better integration with automation technologies. It also provides improved inventory accuracy, advanced reporting, and scalability for complex and high-volume warehouse operations.

Why should I consider migrating from SAP WM to SAP EWM?

Migrating to SAP EWM provides numerous benefits, including enhanced operational efficiency, better inventory management, support for advanced automation, and improved integration with SAP S/4HANA. It also ensures you stay current with SAP's latest innovations and future-proof your warehouse operations.

What are the main steps involved in the migration process?

The migration process involves preparation and planning, system assessment and design, data migration planning, configuration and customization, testing, training and change management, data migration and cutover, and post-go-live support.

How long does the migration process typically take?

The duration of the migration process can vary based on the complexity of your warehouse operations, the size of your data, and the level of customization required. Typically, it can take several months to complete the migration from planning to go-live and post-go-live support.

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An expert will reach out to you to discuss your specific needs and requirements.
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We'll sign an NDA to ensure any sensitive information is kept secure and confidential.
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We'll work with you to prepare a customized proposal based on the project's scope, timeline, and budget.

20+
years of expertise

1,500+
projects

2,200+
professionals

Why Upgrade from SAP WM to SAP EWM?