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EWM Kit-to-Order and Kitting Processes

Kitting combines multiple components into assembled products or bundles within the warehouse. SAP EWM supports various kitting scenarios from simple packaging to complex assembly.

Kitting Scenarios

  • Pre-built kits: Stock assembled kits for immediate shipment
  • Kit-to-order: Assemble when order received
  • Value-added services: Labeling, bundling, gift wrapping
  • Production supply: Stage component sets for manufacturing

VAS Configuration

Value-Added Services in EWM handle kitting:

  • VAS order types for different activities
  • Work center assignments
  • Component lists (BOM equivalent)
  • Time and labor estimation

Process Flow

Outbound Delivery Created
       ↓
VAS Requirement Determined
       ↓
Components Picked to Work Center
       ↓
VAS Order Created
       ↓
Assembly/Kitting Performed
       ↓
Kit HU Created
       ↓
Kit Staged for Shipping

RF Kitting Transactions

Mobile transactions for floor workers:

  1. View VAS work queue
  2. Confirm component receipt at station
  3. Scan components as assembled
  4. Print kit label
  5. Confirm VAS completion

Component Management

Key considerations:

  • Component availability: Check ATP before VAS order
  • Backflush: Automatic component consumption
  • Serial numbers: Track components in kit
  • Batch inheritance: Kit batch from key component

Performance Optimization

  • Pre-stage common components
  • Zone assignment by kit complexity
  • Wave kitting orders together
  • Ergonomic workstation design

Reporting

Track these kitting KPIs:

  • Kits per hour per worker
  • Component shortage frequency
  • Quality issues per kit type
  • On-time completion rate

Efficient kitting adds value while maintaining flow and accuracy.

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