Rough Workload Estimate 

Use

These standard analyses enable the person in charge of a distribution center or warehouse to calculate the rough workload for the coming days. The analyses can be used, for example, for planning how many staff workers are required, for creating picking waves, or for statistical evaluations.

Using these analyses it is possible to display an overview of the load to be worked at the levels day and warehouse.

The SAP documents (purchase order, sales order, stock transport order, delivery, and corresponding returns) form the basis for the load updates. From these documents, the system updates the quantity, weight, volume, and the number of document items or stock allocations. Alternatively, processing times can be determined on the basis of Customizing tables.

Integration

The rough workload forecast is a standard analysis in the Logistics Information System (LIS).

All functions of the LO Logistics Information System are available for analysis of the workload data, for example:

Prerequisites

The module MM-WM is required for implementing the rough workload forecast.

For information on Customizing, refer to the IMG for Warehouse Management, section on Rough Workload Forecast.

Features

The following five analyses are provided for the rough workload forecast:

  1. Total overview
  2. Goods receipt / stock placement
  3. Picking / goods issue
  4. Customer/stores returns (stores returns only for retail customers)
  5. Returns to vendor

With analysis 1, you can determine the entire load for the distribution center / warehouse for all warehouse processes.

With analyses 2 through 5, you can determine an exact load for specific warehouses.