What is 'dock' in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

dock - Overview

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Location in the warehouse where goods arrive at or leave the warehouse. The dock is an organizational unit that you assign to the warehouse number. Vehicles and transportation units TUs drive up to the docks of a warehouse to load or unload goods there. The docks are in close proximity to the relevant staging areas.

dock - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A dock is a physical location in a warehouse where goods are received and shipped. It is the point of entry and exit for goods in a warehouse. In SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM), docks are used to manage the flow of goods into and out of the warehouse. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP EWM, docks are used to manage the flow of goods into and out of the warehouse. The dock can be used to assign tasks to workers, such as receiving or shipping goods, and to track the progress of these tasks. The dock can also be used to manage the storage of goods in the warehouse, as well as to track inventory levels. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up docks in SAP EWM, it is important to ensure that they are properly configured. This includes setting up the dock type, assigning workers to the dock, and setting up any necessary safety protocols. It is also important to ensure that all necessary equipment is available at the dock, such as pallet jacks or forklifts. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on docks in SAP EWM, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/EXTENDED_WAREHOUSE_MANAGEMENT/9.5/en-US