What is SAP EWM?
Modern warehouse management built into S/4HANA
SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) is SAP's flagship solution for warehouse process management. It runs natively within S/4HANA and replaces the legacy WM system – whose support will end definitively in 2027.
EWM gives you precise visibility into where every item is located, who is working on what, and how inventory moves in real time – all integrated with purchasing, sales, production, and finance.
You can run it as Embedded EWM (recommended for most companies – it's part of your S/4HANA system) or as Decentralized EWM on a separate server for exceptionally demanding warehouses.
Inventory Management – basic tracking
You only know you have 100 units at a storage location. Where exactly? IM doesn't know.
Warehouse Management – legacy (end of support 2027)
Bin-level tracking is a step forward, but WM falls short for more complex operations.
Extended Warehouse Management – current standard
Full flexibility, Fiori interface, RF terminals, wave picking, Kanban, AI.
What EWM can do
Key features you'll use every day
Whether you manage a small distribution center or a large production warehouse, EWM covers it all – from goods receipt to robot integration.
Goods receipt and putaway
Receive goods at the dock, the system directs them to the right location – by capacity, FIFO, or fixed bin. No searching, no errors.
Picking (Wave Picking)
Group orders into waves, the system optimizes operator routes. Supports RF terminals, voice-directed picking, and pick-by-light.
Handling Units
Palletization, packing, label printing – every handling unit has its full history from receipt to dispatch.
Kanban and production supply
Empty bin on the line? EWM automatically creates a replenishment task. Production never waits for materials.
Warehouse Monitor
One place to see everything – open tasks, goods movements, operator workload. Real-time response.
Robotics and automation (MFS)
EWM natively communicates with AGV robots, conveyors, and WCS systems via SAP MFS. The warehouse of the future, today.
Physical inventory
Bin-level inventory counts – continuous or cyclical. Every discrepancy is automatically posted – no paperwork.
Integration with MM, SD, PP, QM
Every warehouse movement is reflected in purchasing, sales, production, and accounting. No manual re-entry.
SAP Fiori – intuitive UI
Clean applications available on PC, tablet, and mobile. Operators can be trained in half a day.
Benefits for your operations
What will EWM do for you?
It's not just about software – it's about how your warehouse will operate every day. Our clients feel the difference from the first month after go-live.
Faster picking
time saved
Optimized routes and wave processing reduce order fulfillment time by 20–35%. More orders, same team.
Inventory accuracy above 99%
inventory accuracy
Real-time bin-level tracking eliminates item mix-ups and "lost" stock in the warehouse.
Real-time visibility
data latency
Managers and operators see warehouse status instantly – no phone calls, no waiting for Excel exports.
Lower operating costs
operating costs
Automated replenishment, optimized warehouse space, and precise workforce planning reduce costs.
References and case studies
Projects we're proud of
Every warehouse is different. Here are real stories from real customers – exactly as they rate us.
Budějovický Budvar – EWM with automated warehouse integration
As part of the transition to SAP S/4HANA, we implemented SAP EWM focused on integration with an automated warehouse via SAP MFS – covering receipt, dispatch, and internal logistics processes. The project also included custom mobile scanner applications.
Seamless automated warehouse integration via SAP MFS
Returns logistics implemented per customer requirements
Custom mobile scanner applications developed for operations
The SAP EWM implementation went smoothly, despite the complex integration with the automated warehouse. The result is a seamless and efficient warehouse operation that significantly improved our productivity.
Jiří Týmal, Head of Competence Center, Budějovický Budvar
Hauser s.r.o. – EWM within a complex international project
A123 Systems – rapid functional implementation
Outdoor Concept – on the path to a new WMS
Why choose us
A team with logistics in its DNA
We've been on both sides – vendor and customer. That's exactly why we know where projects get tough, what customers need to hear – and what they don't.
Experience from dozens of EWM implementations
Manufacturing, distribution, retail, automotive, beverage industry – different sectors, different challenges. We know where pitfalls lie and how to avoid them.
We speak the customer's language, not just SAP's
The gap between what the customer wants and what the vendor hears is well known. We bridge it – thanks to experience on both sides.
Safe and smooth migration from WM to EWM
Migration plan, testing, training, cutover – we prepare everything so your operations feel the transition as little as possible.
We're with you even after go-live
Go-live isn't the finish line for us. We take care of system development, AMS support, and key-user training – whenever you need it.
