{"id":20840,"date":"2022-09-14T08:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T06:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/s523026439.online.de\/uncategorized\/sap-ewm-tugger-train-vs-tugger-train-of-flexus-ag\/"},"modified":"2023-10-10T07:30:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T05:30:27","slug":"sap-ewm-tugger-train-vs-tugger-train-of-flexus-ag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/s523026439.online.de\/es\/sap-ewm-tugger-train-vs-tugger-train-of-flexus-ag\/","title":{"rendered":"SAP EWM tugger train vs. tugger train of Flexus AG"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Image 1: This is why the Flexus route train drives better and not just SAP-optimally<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What is a tugger train and why are tugger trains becoming increasingly relevant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A tugger train is a material handling unit that normally consists of a tractor and several unsteered trailers. It should be mentioned here that the configurations of the trailers are as varied as the possible applications of a tugger train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the use of a tugger train requires some advance planning, since it is simply no longer a (freight) individual transport as with forklifts<\/a>, it is nevertheless finding its way into more and more production facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason for this is the charming property of the tugger train to replace several forklifts at once when used appropriately. This has numerous synergy effects: The volume of traffic in production is calmed, which reduces the likelihood of accidents and at the same time makes more space accessible for concrete production facilities. In addition, the cost factor should not be underestimated, since – as already mentioned – one tugger train can replace several forklifts. This reduces maintenance, service and personnel costs. In the same way, less energy is required, thus protecting people and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also find more information in our glossary article on the subject of tugger trains<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAP EWM Route Train<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The trend towards tugger trains has not passed SAP by. This has given EWM a route train mapping in an SAP S\/4HANA add-on. Here, the name „Route train“ says it all, as the focus is on route trains with fixed routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Preparation and maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Basically, the objective is to form EWM warehouse tasks into tours on a fixed route in a sensible sequence. This means defining possible stops, draping them into a route, and fixing them. From this, tours are formed, which can then be processed by a logistics employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most important information is summarized below. For a deeper insight, I refer to the SAP blog entry by Martin Ziehl<\/a>, from which the images are also taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stops – referred to by SAP as „Stops“ – can be maintained in a separate „Manage Stop“ app. The prerequisite for a stop is a product supply area (PSA) already maintained in EWM, which can be referred to. In the app, stop properties such as unloading direction or affected storage location can be specified. Moreover, as the most important one, a validation method can be set here with the information that the worker must scan to confirm an unloading operation in the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a second Fiori app – the „Manage Routes“ – the stops can now be grouped and arranged in an order behind a route. Here a certain parameterization can be made by a route type. For example, the duration of the route, start time and the like can be stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tour building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SAP offers two different strategies for tour formation, i.e. a concrete trip on the route:<\/p>\n\n\n\n