Innovative Solutions for Boosting Supply Chain Putaway Efficiency

Innovative Solutions for Boosting Supply Chain Putaway Efficiency
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© 2024 by IJETT Journal
Volume-72 Issue-10
Year of Publication : 2024
Author : Sohit Reddy Kalluru, Prasanna Kumar Reddy Gurijala
DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I10P133

How to Cite?
Sohit Reddy Kalluru, Prasanna Kumar Reddy Gurijala, "Innovative Solutions for Boosting Supply Chain Putaway Efficiency," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 72, no. 10, pp. 344-351, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I10P133

Abstract
The global supply chain was severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to supply and demand variances over time. This impact on the import and export of various domestic and international products has underscored the necessity for a robust putaway process. This research aims to investigate the difficulties encountered in the present putaway procedure, exacerbated by the pandemic, and suggest remedies by utilizing mobility solutions. The significant and unpredictable shift in customer purchasing habits brought forth by the COVID-19 disruption made an efficient inventory management system necessary. Every warehouse follows an inventory management process, which will help us manage changes in supply and demand through mobility solutions, handheld devices, and automation technologies in the putaway process activities. These will improve the accuracy of the inventory process and reduce operational costs, allowing us to keep up with fluctuations in the import and export of goods and products.

Keywords
SAP mobility, S/4 HANA, SAP EWM, Inbound process - Putaway, Mobility applications, Manufacturing and distribution, Digital supply chain management.

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