What is dwell time in SAP SRD-SCM-WME - SCM-Warehousing and Manufacturing Execution?

SAP Term: dwell time

• Component: SRD-SCM-WME

• Component Name: SCM-Warehousing and Manufacturing Execution

• Description: The amount of time that must elapse during or after a process before a product, assembly, or part, can be moved on to the next stage of production. For example, if a product is painted and the time required for the paint to dry is three days, the dwell time is said to be three

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• Key Concepts: 
  Dwell time is a term used in SAP's SCM-Warehousing and Manufacturing Execution (SRD-SCM-WME) component. It is the amount of time that a product spends in a particular location before it is moved to another location. It is used to measure the efficiency of the warehouse or manufacturing process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Dwell time can be used to measure the efficiency of a warehouse or manufacturing process. It can be used to identify areas where improvements can be made, such as reducing the amount of time that products spend in a particular location. It can also be used to identify bottlenecks in the process, such as locations where products are spending too much time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When measuring dwell time, it is important to consider the entire process from start to finish. This includes not only the amount of time that products spend in each location, but also the amount of time it takes for them to move from one location to another. This will help you get an accurate picture of how efficient your warehouse or manufacturing process is. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Dwell time is closely related to cycle time, which is the total amount of time it takes for a product to move through the entire process from start to finish. Cycle time can be used to measure the overall efficiency of a warehouse or manufacturing process, while dwell time can be used to measure the efficiency of individual locations within the process.