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What is merchandise-driven flow-through in SAP IS-R - SAP for Retail?


SAP Term: merchandise-driven flow-through

  • Component: IS-R

  • Component Name: SAP for Retail

  • Description: Retail A special form of flow-through. The merchandise is picked in the distribution center using a distribution order. Once the transport equipment a pallet, for example is full, a delivery is generated for the contents. With recipient-driven flow-through, on the other hand, deliveries are generated before picking. &EXAMPLE& A pallet with boxes of red wine arrives at goods receipt. When the goods receipt is posted, a distribution order is generated automatically for the pallet. This is printed in the form of a distribution list. Someone in the warehouse brings the pallet to the distribution zone, where there is a pallet containing other merchandise for each store. Using the distribution list, the workers distribute the boxes of red wine to the pallets: 6 boxes to pallet 1 Boston store, for example, and 4 boxes to pallet 2 New York store, etc. Once a store pallet is full, a delivery is entered for it in the system. The pallet is then sealed and transported to goods issue.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Merchandise-driven flow-through is a feature of the IS-R SAP for Retail system. It allows retailers to manage their inventory in a more efficient and cost-effective way. The system uses a combination of data from sales, inventory, and other sources to determine the optimal flow of merchandise from the supplier to the store. This helps retailers reduce costs associated with overstocking, understocking, and stockouts. 
    
    How to use it: 
    The merchandise-driven flow-through feature of IS-R SAP for Retail can be used to manage inventory in a more efficient and cost-effective way. The system uses data from sales, inventory, and other sources to determine the optimal flow of merchandise from the supplier to the store. This helps retailers reduce costs associated with overstocking, understocking, and stockouts. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When using the merchandise-driven flow-through feature of IS-R SAP for Retail, it is important to ensure that all data sources are up to date and accurate. This will help ensure that the system is able to accurately determine the optimal flow of merchandise from the supplier to the store. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and adjust the system’s settings in order to ensure that it is providing accurate results. 
    
    Related Information: 
    The merchandise-driven flow-through feature of IS-R SAP for Retail is part of a larger suite of features designed to help retailers manage their inventory in a more efficient and cost-effective way. Other features include demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply chain management. Additionally, there are a variety of third-party software solutions available that can be used in conjunction with IS-R SAP for Retail in order to further improve inventory management processes.
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