What is planned cross-docking in SAP (SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management)?

SAP Term: planned cross-docking

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Procedure in which a decision is made prior to goods receipt of a product or prior to an outbound delivery release, that cross-docking is to take place. Example scenarios of this are transportation cross-docking and merchandise distribution.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Planned cross-docking is a process in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM) that allows for the efficient transfer of goods from one warehouse to another. It involves the planning of goods to be transferred from one warehouse to another, and the coordination of the transfer process. This process helps to reduce costs and improve efficiency by eliminating unnecessary handling and storage of goods. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use planned cross-docking, you must first create a transfer order in SAP EWM. This transfer order will contain all the necessary information about the goods to be transferred, such as the source and destination warehouses, the quantity of goods, and any special instructions. Once the transfer order is created, it can be used to plan and coordinate the transfer of goods from one warehouse to another. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using planned cross-docking, it is important to ensure that all necessary information is included in the transfer order. This includes details such as the source and destination warehouses, the quantity of goods, and any special instructions. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all necessary resources are available for the transfer process, such as personnel and transportation. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Planned cross-docking is just one of many processes available in SAP EWM. Other processes include inventory management, material flow control, and warehouse monitoring. Additionally, SAP EWM can be integrated with other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Sales & Distribution (SD).