What is vertical travel distance in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: vertical travel distance

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: The shortest possible distance between two nodes in the warehouse moving up or down. For example, the vertical travel distance from the ground to the top rack in a bank of high-rack storage.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Vertical travel distance is a term used in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM). It is the vertical distance between two points in a warehouse, such as the height of a shelf or the distance between two levels of a mezzanine. It is used to calculate the time and cost of moving goods from one point to another. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Vertical travel distance is used to calculate the time and cost of moving goods from one point to another. This information can be used to optimize warehouse operations and ensure that goods are moved efficiently. It can also be used to determine the best route for a forklift or other material handling equipment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating vertical travel distance, it is important to take into account any obstacles that may be in the way, such as walls or other objects. This will help ensure that the most efficient route is taken and that goods are moved quickly and safely. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Vertical travel distance is related to other terms such as horizontal travel distance, which is the horizontal distance between two points in a warehouse. It is also related to terms such as reachability, which is the ability of a forklift or other material handling equipment to reach certain points in a warehouse.