Case Study: Real-Time Warehouse Efficiency
HighJump WMS and SAP Integration for a Leading Retail Client
🔍 Executive Summary
Asitek partnered with a major retail client to deliver a real-time integration between HighJump WMS and SAP ECC. The solution enabled seamless inventory visibility, faster fulfillment, and better returns processing across 5 distribution centers and 300+ stores.
🏢 Client Snapshot
Industry: Retail (Apparel, Home Goods, FMCG)
Operations: 5 DCs | 300+ Stores
ERP: SAP ECC (migrating to S/4HANA)
WMS: HighJump (Körber Cloud)
Goal: End-to-end warehouse optimization via real-time data sync
❗ Business Challenges
🔄 Delayed 4–6 hour data syncs between SAP & WMS
❌ Inventory mismatches >4%
🧾 Inaccurate order & return statuses
⏱️ High fulfillment time: up to 72 hours
💸 High labor cost per order: $3.50
🧠 Our Smart Integration Approach
Asitek implemented a hybrid model using SAP PI/PO, enabling synchronous communication and automation between SAP and HighJump.
🔧 Key Features:
IDoc to XML/JSON transformation
REST APIs and BAPIs for two-way communication
Real-time error handling and retry logic
Live dashboards for transaction monitoring
Cloud-first design for scalability
🔗 Core Integration Points
Business Process SAP → WMS WMS → SAP
Purchase Orders ORDERS05 –
Sales Orders BAPI/IDoc –
Shipment Confirmations – DESADV
Goods Receipts – MBGMCR
Inventory Adjustments – Custom BAPI
Returns REST/IDoc REST/IDoc
Master Data MATMAS, LOCMAS –
🚛 Warehouse Execution Highlights
✅ Order Fulfillment Workflow
Sales Order created in SAP
Triggered to WMS via IDoc
Pick/pack using RF scanners
Shipment confirmation → SAP
Auto billing process triggered
🔄 Returns Processing
Initiated via POS or SAP
Verified and processed in WMS
Real-time updates pushed to SAP
📦 Inventory Control
RF-enabled cycle counts
Discrepancy reports auto-synced
99.7% inventory accuracy
🧰 Tech Stack
SAP ECC 6.0
SAP PI/PO 7.5
HighJump WMS (Cloud)
Custom Java Web Services
REST APIs, BAPIs, IDocs
RF Scanners
📈 Measurable Business Impact
Metric Before After
Inventory Accuracy 96% 99.7%
Fulfillment Time 72 hrs 24 hrs
Return Processing Time 48 hrs 8 hrs
Labor Cost per Order $3.50 $2.10
Data Sync Delay 4–6 hrs Real-Time
🤝 Why Asitek?
5+ years of SAP-WMS integration experience
Proven success in retail logistics transformation
Robust architecture, agile delivery
End-user-focused training and documentation
Dedicated support during and post go-live
📬 Let’s Work Together
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