Purchasing
Sales Operations
Product Article Master
Logistics
Finance
- Accounts Payable
- Invoice verification & posting invoices
- Making payments to vendors & queries
- Goods receipt and invoice receipt clearance
- Analyze vendor open line items
- Overhead cost invoices
- MIRO Posting
- Accounts Recievables
- Scheduling a dunning run
- Settling customer payments & queries
- Self-billing of customer’s invoice
- Bank reconciliation
- Customer Invoice Clearance
- Sales Order Booking
- Daily Credit Run
- Releasing Green Orders
Market Research
Product hierarchy
Würth Business Services handles the article data management operations through the Product Article Master Department. We handle a wide range of processes for maintaining the accurate and standardized article data through SAP system. Our Team utilizes the advanced tools and software, implements standard procedures, maintains quality standards, and efficiently manages and maintains the article data.
Among many processes, Product Hierarchy is one of the processed handled by us. In this process, we help in assigning the articles to the correct Würth Group hierarchy. Based on the article descriptions and norms such as DIN EN ISO 9001, we update and assign the articles to the correct hierarchy levels in SAP system. The system provides a specific name those articles that have a dummy name and assigns them to its parent group.
Work Flow
WORK FLOW OF THE PROCESS
01. Receive
Receive a list of customized articles that do not have a product family
02. Identify
Identify the articles based on the drawing, information on supplier’s website, and attributes or standards (DIN and ISO)
03. Assign
Assign the article to the correct hierarchical level and include in a product family
Benefits
Value-added
BENEFITS OF OUR CUSTOMERS
☞ Ensure data accuracy for articles
☞ Make informed decisions with correct hierarchy levels
Transition
TIME TAKEN FOR TRANSITION
Step 1
Analysis of customer requirements – 1 Day
Step 2
Resource planning – 1 Day1
Step 3
Training phase/Documentation – 8 Days
Step 4
Trial submission – 2 Days
Step 5
Process Handover – 15 Days
For more assistance in understanding the transition process, kindly get in touch with us at contact-wbs@wuerth-industrie.com
Case study:
Streamlining Product Hierarchy Process for Accurate Article Classification
Introduction:
Introduction:
The assignment of articles to the correct hierarchy is pivotal for efficient operations and seamless customer interactions. Our customer, Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG, has a huge article database. The customer needed help in correctly categorizing articles within the hierarchy of the Würth Group. By leveraging article descriptions and adhering to industry norms such as DIN EN ISO 9001, we decided to ensure the precise classification of articles within the SAP system.
Problem:
Our customer, Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG, faced challenges in efficiently classifying articles into the appropriate hierarchy levels within the Würth Group. The inconsistencies in product categorization and hassles in proper management of articles led to inefficiencies. It hindered the customer’s ability to effectively manage their article portfolio and respond accurately to customer needs.
Solution:
Recognizing the need to enhance their Product Hierarchy process, we devised an approach to improve article classification and hierarchy assignment. The key components of our solution included:
1. Thorough Article Analysis: We carried out a detailed analysis to accurately determine the correct hierarchy levels for articles. This manual process involved carefully reviewing article descriptions and cross-referencing them with the predefined norms and industry standards.
2. Parent Group Assignment: For articles with dummy names or incomplete information, we manually assigned them to their respective parent group within the hierarchy. This ensured that articles were appropriately categorized even in cases where specific information was lacking.
Results:
Recognizing the need to enhance their Product Hierarchy process, we devised an approach to improve article classification and hierarchy assignment. The key components of our solution included:
1. Thorough Article Analysis: We carried out a detailed analysis to accurately determine the correct hierarchy levels for articles. This manual process involved carefully reviewing article descriptions and cross-referencing them with the predefined norms and industry standards.
2. Parent Group Assignment: For articles with dummy names or incomplete information, we manually assigned them to their respective parent group within the hierarchy. This ensured that articles were appropriately categorized even in cases where specific information was lacking.
Conclusion:
By implementing the Product Hierarchy, Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG availed accurate article classification and organized product portfolio management. By implementing thorough article analysis and carefully assigning articles to parent groups, we successfully improved classification accuracy, consistency, and customer interactions. While automation was not involved, the results emphasize the value of a well-executed Product Hierarchy process in maintaining effective product management practices, saving time, and delivering reliable customer solutions.