SAP EWM SOFTBOT® Connector

Outbound API

TCP/IP

Inbound API

TCP/IP

Overview

This Connector SOFTBOT manages communication between SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) WMS through the SAP MFS (Material Flow System) and the SOFTBOT Platform for picking jobs. All communication between MFS and the SOFTBOT Platform are via TCP/IP. Incoming picking jobs are handled using the Order domain which can be used by downstream picking technologies, e.g. 6 River Systems. The Connector can handle new picking jobs, updates, and cancellations. The SOFTBOT Platform will provide acknowledgements to messages from MFS as well as status updates on picking jobs as they are completed including updates on exceptions.

Products Supported

SAP EWM 2022

Use Cases - Available to build

Transport

  • Enable a technology to move items from one location to another.

Picking

  • Enables a technology to perform picking for order fulfillment.

Packing

  • Enables a technology to pack orders to prepare for outbound shipment.

GTP/ASRS

  • Enables a goods-to-person system or automated storage and retreival system to facilitate storage and retreival of goods for multiple operations.

Shipping

  • Enables technology that assists in shipping, such as rate-shopping, labelling, loading, or tracking.

Sortation

  • Enables a technology that sorts inventory for multiple operations such as order fulfillment or inbound putaway.

Receiving

  • Enables a technology that handles inventory receipt into a facility.

Putaway

  • Enables a technology that controls storage of goods into prescribed locations for efficiency.

Inventory Management

  • Enables any technology that will need to update inventory information.
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