Highjump WMS Implementation
How
Asitek Delivered Real-Time Warehouse Efficiency HighJump WMS and SAP
Integration for a Leading Retail Client
Executive
Summary
Asitek successfully implemented a
real-time integration between HighJump WMS and SAP ERP for a major retail
client. This transformation enabled seamless data flow across 5 regional
distribution centers and 300+ retail stores, leading to higher operational efficiency,
better inventory accuracy, and improved customer service levels.
Client
Overview
Industry:
Retail (Apparel, Home Goods, FMCG)
Scope: 5
Distribution Centers (DCs), 300+ Retail Stores
ERP System:
SAP ECC (transitioning to SAP S/4HANA)
WMS:
HighJump (Körber)
Objective:
Optimize end-to-end warehouse operations through real-time SAP-WMS integration
Pain Points
Identified
Inventory
discrepancies over 4% due to delayed/manual updates
Slow and
error-prone returns management (avg. >48 hours)
4–6 hour
delay in data sync between WMS and SAP
Inaccurate
order statuses impacted customer satisfaction
Labor-intensive
picking and shipping workflows increased cost per order
Our
Integration Strategy
Asitek
designed a hybrid integration model using SAP PI/PO to enable real-time
communication between SAP and HighJump.
Approach
included:
Mapping SAP
IDocs to HighJump-compatible XML/JSON
Developing
custom REST APIs and BAPIs
Implementing
retry, logging, and error recovery mechanisms
Building
real-time monitoring and audit dashboards
Core
Integration Points
Purchase
Orders (SAP -> WMS): IDoc ORDERS05
Goods
Receipt (WMS -> SAP): IDoc MBGMCR
Sales Orders
(SAP -> WMS): IDoc/BAPI integration
Shipment
Confirmation (WMS -> SAP): IDoc DESADV
Inventory
Adjustments (WMS -> SAP): Custom BAPI
Returns
(Bi-Directional): Custom REST APIs and IDocs
Master Data
Sync (SAP -> WMS): Batch process using IDoc MATMAS/LOCMAS
Warehouse
Execution Flows
1. Order
Fulfillment:
·
Customer
places order (POS/Online)
·
SAP
SD creates Sales Order and triggers IDoc to WMS
·
HighJump
allocates stock and sends RF-based pick instructions
·
Once
packed and scanned, WMS sends back shipment confirmation
·
SAP
triggers billing automatically
2. Return
Management:
·
Return
initiated at POS or via SAP
·
WMS
verifies physical item and inspection process
·
Return
confirmation sent to SAP instantly
3.
Inventory Control:
·
RF-enabled
cycle counting
·
Discrepancy
reports automatically posted to SAP
·
Tools
and Technology Stack
·
SAP
ECC 6.0 (core business transactions)
·
SAP
PI/PO 7.5 (middleware and IDoc/BAPI mapping)
·
HighJump
WMS (Cloud) with real-time APIs
·
RF
Handheld Scanners for warehouse execution
·
Custom
Java-based web service adapters
·
SAP
BAPI, Proxy, REST API Integration
·
Training,
Support & Go-Live
·
SOPs
and video-based training for warehouse teams
·
Live
simulation and cut-over testing
·
Phased
rollout: 2 DCs at a time
·
Hypercare
support for 6 weeks post-go-live
·
SLA-based
issue resolution and 24x7 support during stabilization
·
Quantifiable
Business Impact
·
Inventory
Accuracy: 96% → 99.7%
·
Order
Fulfillment Time: 72 hrs → 24 hrs
·
Return
Processing Time: 48 hrs → 8 hrs
·
Labor
Cost/Order: $3.50 → $2.10
·
Sync
Delay: 4–6 hrs → Real-Time
Why
Asitek?
At Asitek,
we deliver outcomes, not just systems. Our team brings:
10+ years
experience in SAP-WMS integrations
In-depth
retail domain knowledge
Strong
middleware and WMS architecture skills
Commitment
to end-user success with robust training and documentation
Agile
project delivery and transparent communication
Let’s Work
Together
Looking to
modernize your retail or warehouse operations?
Contact
us today to learn
how Asitek can transform your supply chain efficiency with intelligent
integrations.
Email:
info@asitekinfo.com
Website: www.asitekinfo.com
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