- Supply Chain Management
- SAP-based software
- New Release 26.0
- Inventory Management
Highlight features from inventory management
More efficiency, transparency and automation for your supply chain
Discover the new function modules in our release: From intelligent ABC analysis and automated stock optimisation to visually guided analyses and smart formula functions – every innovation has been developed to speed up your processes, simplify decision-making and manage master data and stock even more efficiently. Get started and experience how your supply chain becomes smarter, more transparent and future-proof!
Automated ABC analysis – clear material classes without data distortion
The new ABC analysis function finally provides you with a classification of your materials that is truly geared towards day-to-day business. Instead of having to set thresholds manually, a learning K-means algorithm analyses actual consumption values and automatically forms stable A, B and C groups.
It is particularly important that extreme consumption values are first filtered out and then deliberately assigned. This prevents outliers from distorting the analysis – the ABC classification remains stable, realistic and reliable.
Prevents distorted results
Outliers no longer influence group boundaries – you get clear, comprehensible ABC classes.
Less manual effort
Limit values no longer need to be defined manually. The calculation runs automatically and continuously in the background.
Better decisions in day-to-day business
Thanks to stable ABC groups, you can optimise stock levels, prioritisation and material strategies much more efficiently.
Scalable for large material master data
Even with thousands of items, the analysis remains fast, robust and easy to understand.
New functions
Transparent stock development – finally see at a glance what is really happening in the warehouse
The new stock development view puts an end to confusing tables and inflexible evaluations. With just a few clicks, you can see how the stock of a material has actually developed during the analysis period. You can specifically include or exclude certain stock types or special stocks – and thus obtain the precise trends that are relevant to your process.
This makes it clear to those responsible for MRP and inventory why and when stock levels rise, fall or get out of hand – and where specific countermeasures can be taken.
Maximum transparency in stock development
Instantly understand how stock changes over time – without having to gather data manually.
Analysis configurable as required
Hide specific stock types or special stocks to see exactly the history that matters for your decision.
Quickly identify where action is needed
Unusual stock movements are immediately visible – ideal for demand planning, range of coverage control or avoiding bottlenecks.
Perfect for material requirements planning and inventory management
All relevant information in one place – transparent, traceable and immediately usable in day-to-day business.
New functions
Automatic material master update – fewer clicks and more intelligence in the process
This new function now automatically applies optimisation suggestions for material master parameters – including the appropriate forecast model in the forecast view. If a required material master view does not yet exist, it is simply created automatically. This means that inventory managers do not have to perform a single additional intermediate step and can remain fully focused on analysis.
This transforms what was previously an error-prone manual task into a seamless, automated process.
No more manual creation of material master views
The function automatically generates previously lacking views – cleanly, quickly and without errors.
Noticeable time savings in day-to-day business
Fewer clicks, less effort, faster updates of material master data.
Better data quality and consistent master data
Automated processes reduce error sources and ensure consistent material master maintenance.
Automated MRP optimisation – master data that keeps itself up to date
With enhanced supply chain master data management, your material requirements planning is now even smarter. The system now supports the business object routing and can maintain and optimise default values automatically or semi-automatically. Further MRP parameters will follow in the SAP material master in the future – for a fully automated, clean and highly up-to-date master data foundation.
For production planners, MRP controllers and inventory managers, this means: less manual maintenance, more time for genuine optimisation – and the certainty that most master data-related tasks run automatically in the background.
Less routine work, more time for value-adding planning
Master data is updated automatically – you can focus on optimisation instead of maintenance.
High data quality without additional effort
Default values and MRP parameters remain permanently up to date and clean, controlled by real day-to-day business.
Greater transparency regarding incorrect or unsuitable master data
Implausible values are clearly visible and tracked, and can be gradually improved.
New functions
Simulation of stock targets – react early, plan optimally
With the new simulation for stock targets, inventory managers and MRP controllers can now realistically predict the future development of their stock levels. Based on demand planning (MD04), the system provides forecasts for defined planning scenarios. The result is clearly displayed graphically in the Target Workbench (TWB) monitor, so that deviations are immediately visible and countermeasures can be taken promptly.
Early detection of deviations
You can see in advance whether planned stock targets are achievable or whether adjustments will be necessary.
Optimised MRP decisions
Simulations enable informed interventions in planning and MRP before bottlenecks arise.
Visualisation in the Target Workbench monitor
The graphical representation makes developments comprehensible at a glance – no tedious combing through tables.
More efficient planning & minimised risk
Fast responses save time and reduce the risk of overstocking or understocking.
New functions
Focus on causes and measures – visual analysis, targeted optimisation
The new Target Workbench analysis enables inventory managers and MRP controllers to directly access a graphically presented overview of causes and measures for their stock targets. The clearly structured presentation shows why deviations occur and what steps are necessary for optimisation. This lays the foundation for informed decision-making and targeted stock optimisation right from the start of the transaction.
Quickly identify the reasons behind deviations
Causes are presented visually – see at a glance where action is needed.
Define targeted measures
The analysis directly highlights potential optimisation options – making decisions clearer and faster.
Solid basis for further optimisation
The overview serves as a reliable basis for sustainably improving stock targets.
New functions
New formula functions – replenishment lead times and standard deviation directly in the formula editor
With the new formula functions for average calculated replenishment lead time (RLT) and standard deviation of the calculated RLT, stock and MRP controllers can implement logic even faster and more efficiently – directly in the formula editor. Both in potential analysis and in the automated adjustment of scheduling parameters via the Rule Workbench: the key figures can be used flexibly and calculations run automatically, and the creation of complex optimisation logic is greatly simplified.
This not only speeds up the work, but also makes it more accurate – as the formula editor remains the central tool for all calculations.
Fast log creation directly in the formula editor
Average replenishment lead time and standard deviation are immediately available and ready to use.
Efficient adjustment of MRP parameters
Automated suggestions can be implemented more easily on the basis of the calculations.
Less manual effort
Complex calculations are no longer necessary, allowing users to concentrate on optimisation and analysis.
Flexible integration into existing applications
Whether potential analysis or Rule Workbench – the formulas can be used wherever they are needed.