SAP Logistics Management.
The cloud-based logistics solution for small to medium distribution centers / warehouses – unifying warehousing and transportation in a single, intelligent platform.
Optimize your logistics processes with SAP Logistics Management.
Imagine your warehouse and transportation processes working together like a perfectly orchestrated symphony – every process at the right time, in the right place, without dissonance. That’s exactly what SAP Logistics Management makes possible: An intelligent symphony of warehouse and transportation execution that elevates your logistics to a new level.
SAP Logistics Management is a cloud-based logistics solution that combines warehousing and transportation to streamline your operations through network-centric collaboration.
With SAP Logistics Management, you orchestrate low to medium complexity warehouse and transportation processes in a single, automated, and efficient SaaS solution that is fully integrated with SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud edition.
Who benefits from SAP Logistics Management?
Perfect for growing businesses and distributed operations.
SAP Logistics Management is specifically designed for:
- Growing businesses looking to scale their logistics operations efficiently
- Tier 2 operations of large enterprises managing smaller, local, and satellite facilities
- Companies with low to medium complexity warehousing focused on order fulfillment
- Businesses using domestic LTL (Less Than Truckload) or parcel shipping
- Organizations managing distributed warehouse networks requiring coordinated operations
Ideal customer profile.
Companies that need professional logistics management but don’t require the full complexity of enterprise-grade WMS/TMS solutions.
Your benefits with SAP Logistics Management.
Improved operational efficiency
Optimize inventory management, storage, and transportation in a single system. Reduce manual processes and increase employee productivity.
Enhanced resilience and visibility
Strengthen the resilience and visibility of your entire supply chain through seamless integration with SAP Business Network.
Network-Centric collaboration
Leverage native carrier collaboration and freight visibility through SAP Business Network. Connect seamlessly with your logistics partners.
Rapid implementation
Benefit from fast, flexible, and scalable solution deployment with a new SaaS offering. From planning to go-live in record time.
Seamless ERP integration
Fully integrated with SAP Cloud ERP Private for end-to-end business processes from order to delivery.
AI-Powered optimization
Discover AI innovations for Logistics Management that optimize every aspect of your business operations – from warehouse planning to route optimization.
AI-powered capabilities with Joule.
Your AI Copilot for logistics operations.
SAP Logistics Management includes Joule, SAP’s Business AI copilot, natively embedded to revolutionize how you interact with your logistics system.
Conversational Logistics Management.
Natural language queries for warehouse and transportation data, intuitive situation handling through AI-guided workflows, and contextual insights for faster, more confident decision-making.
Joule-assisted capabilities.
Warehouse structure
AI-assisted storage bin creation and optimization queries.
Freight tendering
Intelligent tender process guidance with best-practice recommendations.
Pickup & Delivery Management
Simplified document search with AI-suggested criteria.
Pickup schedule creation
Quick schedule generation through conversational interface.
Business impact.
Save time and resources through automated routine tasks, timely issue detection with AI-powered alerts and recommendations, plus contextual information for informed decision-making at every step.
Core features of SAP Logistics Management.
Warehouse
Execution
1
Manage warehouse processes from goods receipt through storage to picking and shipping. Optimize warehouse space and throughput times.
Transportation Management
2
Plan, dispatch, and monitor transport orders efficiently.
Inventory Optimization
3
Maintain complete visibility of your inventory at all times. Automated inventory management helps you maintain optimal stock levels and avoid stockouts.
Shipment Tracking
4
Complete transparency across all shipments – from pickup to delivery.
Network collaboration
5
Collaborate seamlessly with carriers, suppliers, and other logistics partners. Automated data exchange via SAP Business Network.
Mobile capabilities
6
Modern, intuitive mobile applications for warehouse workers. Accelerate processes with barcode scanning and digital workflows.
Order management
7
Minimize freight costs and enhance customer service with efficient order and process management.
Integration & monitoring
8
Use comprehensive graphical monitoring to identify, avoid, and solve potential issues early. Full integration into your system landscape.
End-to-End process coverage.
Complete Logistics orchestration.
SAP Logistics Management provides comprehensive coverage across three integrated pillars:
Warehousing Logistics
End-to-end inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse processes, flexible warehouse layout configuration, intelligent task bundling and distribution, Packing Work Centers for optimized packing operations, and pickup and delivery management.
Transportation Logistics
LTL and FTL shipping with group-based consolidation, parcel shipping integration with major carriers, rule-based carrier selection for optimal cost and service, freight tendering (targeted and broadcast methods), carrier subcontracting for flexible capacity management, and milestone tracking for complete shipment visibility.
Network Logistics
Freight collaboration through SAP Business Network, dock appointment scheduling with self-service carrier portal, gate processing for check-in/check-out automation, milestone reporting across the entire logistics network, and carrier tendering, contracting, and invoicing.
Mobile-First Approach.
SAP Logistics Management Mobile App.
Empower your warehouse staff with modern, state-of-the-art mobile applications designed for immediate productivity.
Key mobile features.
Fast Data capturing
15% faster execution of picking tasks compared to traditional methods through optimized mobile workflows.
User-friendly interface
Intuitive design requiring minimal training.
Real-time execution
Instant synchronization with backend systems.
Available for Android and iOS
Use the devices your team prefers.
Mobile capabilities.
Barcode scanning for inventory management, step-by-step guided workflows for warehouse tasks, real-time task status updates and performance tracking, digital confirmation and documentation, and offline capability for uninterrupted operations.
Result: Reduce paper documentation, increase transparency, and significantly enhance warehouse operation efficiency through real-time work control.
Network-centric Logistics collaboration.
Connecting your entire logistics ecosystem.
SAP Logistics Management goes beyond traditional WMS/TMS by fostering a truly connected ecosystem.
Collaboration partners.
Carriers (real-time communication and milestone tracking), Suppliers (coordinated inbound delivery scheduling), Freight Forwarders (outsourced freight management integration), Parcel Providers (direct integration with major parcel services), Contract Manufacturers (synchronized production and logistics), Visibility Partners (third-party tracking and analytics integration), and Customers (delivery visibility and communication).
SAP Business Network Integration.
For low to medium-volume carriers.
Web portal access with simple login, dock appointment booking, shipment confirmation and updates, and document exchange and POD submission.For high-volume strategic carriers.
Machine-to-machine API/EDI integration, automated shipment acceptance workflows, real-time milestone data exchange, and integrated invoice matching and settlement.Why SAP Logistics Management.
SAP Logistics Management provides businesses with the advanced tools they need to navigate the complexities of modern logistics chains while driving efficiency, profitability, and resilience.
Cloud-Native Architecture
Modern SaaS solution with automatic updates, highest availability, and unlimited scalability.
Reduced TCO
Lower your total cost of ownership through reduced IT infrastructure and simplified maintenance.
Best Practice Processes
Benefit from SAP best practices developed over 50+ years of logistics experience.
Future-Proof
Invest in a platform that is continuously enhanced with new features and AI capabilities.
Strategic differentiators.
Why SAP Logistics Management stands apart.
Built on 50+ Years of SAP Logistics DNA
SAP’s proven logistics best practices refined across 25+ industries are now simplified for medium-complexity operations.
Exception-based processing
Focus your team on value-added activities while the system handles routine operations automatically based on decades of logistics intelligence.
Network-centric by design
Unlike traditional standalone WMS/TMS, SAP Logistics Management is built from the ground up for collaborative logistics across your entire ecosystem.
Seamless SAP ecosystem integration.
Works natively with SAP Cloud ERP Private, SAP S/4HANA, and SAP Business Network—no complex middleware required.
Future-proof platform
Start with what you need today and scale to enterprise-wide logistics management tomorrow with assured roadmap continuity.
Human-centric work environment
AI-assisted operations with Joule ensure your workforce is empowered, not replaced, by technology.
Mobile-first design
Modern applications designed for the way warehouse workers actually work—on their feet, moving, scanning, and confirming.
Built on SAP Business Technology Platform.
Enterprise-grade foundation.
SAP Logistics Management is built entirely on microservices architecture on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), delivering:
Technical excellence.
Cloud-native design for automatic scaling and updates, modular architecture allowing flexible deployment, API-first approach for easy integrations, continuous innovation delivery with quarterly releases, and enterprise security and compliance built-in.Cloud benefits.
Lower upfront costs compared to on-premise solutions, implement in days instead of months, no significant IT infrastructure investments required, automatic updates without business disruption, and predictable subscription-based pricing model.Seamless integration into your SAP Landscape.
SAP Logistics Management is part of the SAP Supply Chain Management Suite and integrates seamlessly into your existing SAP system landscape. The solution offers out-of-the-box integration with:
SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud
Fully integrated for end-to-end business processes. Automatic data exchange for master data, orders, and documents.
SAP Business Network for Logistics
Connect with your entire logistics ecosystem. Collaborate in real-time with carriers, suppliers, and partners worldwide.
SAP S/4HANA
Seamless connection to SAP S/4HANA for consistent data and processes across your entire value chain.
Real business outcomes.
Measurable impact on your operations.
Organizations implementing SAP Logistics Management achieve significant operational improvements:
Efficiency gains
15% faster picking task execution through mobile applications, reduced manual effort through automated and exception-based processing, streamlined warehouse operations with intelligent task orchestration, and optimized carrier selection reducing transportation costs.
Visibility improvements
End-to-end shipment tracking from warehouse to delivery, real-time inventory visibility across all locations, proactive exception management with AI-powered alerts, and unified logistics control tower for centralized monitoring.
Business resilience
Reduced supply chain disruptions through multi-carrier flexibility, faster response to market changes with cloud agility, enhanced carrier collaboration reducing delays, and improved on-time delivery performance for customer satisfaction.
Westernacher – your partner for SAP Logistics Management.
With over 30 years of experience implementing SAP logistics solutions, Westernacher is your ideal partner for the successful introduction of SAP Logistics Management. We possess deep expertise in all SAP Supply Chain Management solutions and have successfully delivered hundreds of projects worldwide.
As a trusted SAP partner, we have been involved in early deployment phases of new SAP solutions and can draw on extensive implementation experience and best practices.
Our global team of experts works closely with you to understand your specific business requirements and develop a tailored solution that transforms your logistics processes and delivers measurable value.
Our services for SAP Logistics Management.
Strategic consulting
We analyze your current logistics processes, identify optimization potential, and develop a tailored roadmap for your SAP Logistics Management implementation.
Implementation
Professional end-to-end implementation with proven best practices and structured project methodology for a successful go-live.
Migration & Integration
Secure migration from legacy systems and seamless integration into your existing SAP landscape with minimal business disruption.
Training & Enablement
Comprehensive training programs for your employees – practical, tailored to your specific processes, and available in various formats.
Managed Services
Continuous support, proactive monitoring, and ongoing optimization of your SAP Logistics Management solution for maximum performance and ROI.
Custom Development
Development of tailored extensions, add-ons, and integrations for your specific business requirements and industry processes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
What's the difference between SAP Logistics Management and SAP Extended Warehouse Management?
SAP Logistics Management is designed for low to medium complexity warehouses with integrated transportation management in a pure SaaS model. SAP EWM is for highly complex, high-volume warehouse operations requiring advanced automation and warehouse control systems.
Implementation timeframes vary based on scope, but SAP Logistics Management is designed for rapid deployment—often achievable in 8-16 weeks from project start to go-live.
SAP Business Network for Logistics connectivity is included in SAP Logistics Management for carrier collaboration, milestone tracking, and network visibility.
As part of the SAP ecosystem, your data remains in standard SAP formats and can be migrated to other SAP solutions or exported as needed.
SAP Logistics Management is optimized for integration with SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud, though integration options for other SAP systems are being expanded in the product roadmap.
Get in touch with our Logistics experts.
Transform your logistics operations with SAP Logistics Management. Our experienced consultants are ready to discuss your specific requirements and develop a tailored solution for your business.