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TM (Transportation Management) is a transportation planning and execution system integrated with SAP's ERP system. EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) is a warehouse management system (WMS) that is integrated with SAP's ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system. Together, EWM and TM provide a comprehensive solution for managing and optimizing warehouse and transportation processes within an organization. They can be used together to plan and execute inbound and outbound deliveries, manage inventory and warehouse operations and optimize transportation routes and costs.
When integrating EWM and TM, the potential bottleneck can be the amount of data that needs to be exchanged between the two systems. EWM and TM both have their own set of master data (such as material and location master data) and transactional data (such as delivery and transfer order data) that need to be shared and kept in sync. This can put a strain on system resources and can lead to slow performance or data inconsistencies if not handled properly.
Another potential bottleneck can be related to the complexity of the integration. Since EWM and TM are both complex systems with their own set of functionality, integrating them can be challenging and require a significant amount of customization. This can lead to increased implementation time and costs.
Overall, it is important to have a detailed plan and test the integration thoroughly before going live to minimize the risk of bottlenecks and ensure smooth operation.
Delivery Based Transportation Planning
Order Based Transportation Planning
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