What is opportunistic cross-docking in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: opportunistic cross-docking

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Procedure in which a decision is made after goods receipt of a product or after an outbound delivery release, that cross-docking is to take place. Examples of scenarios: Push deployment Pick from goods receipt Opportunistic cross-docking triggered by EWM

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• Key Concepts: 
  Opportunistic cross-docking is a process in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) that allows for goods to be unloaded from an incoming shipment and immediately loaded onto an outgoing shipment without being stored in the warehouse. This process helps to reduce the amount of time goods spend in the warehouse, thus improving efficiency and reducing costs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use opportunistic cross-docking, the incoming and outgoing shipments must be compatible. This means that the goods must be of the same type, have similar expiration dates, and be of similar quality. Once these criteria are met, the goods can be unloaded from the incoming shipment and loaded onto the outgoing shipment without being stored in the warehouse. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using opportunistic cross-docking, it is important to ensure that all goods are properly tracked and accounted for. This can be done by using barcodes or RFID tags to track each item as it is unloaded from the incoming shipment and loaded onto the outgoing shipment. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Opportunistic cross-docking is just one of many features available in SAP EWM. Other features include automated storage and retrieval systems, automated guided vehicles, and advanced inventory management tools. These features can help to further improve efficiency and reduce costs in a warehouse environment.