Liquid UI for SAP ERP

How Canada Post modernized SAP logistics with Liquid UI

At Canada Post, parcel clerks were forced to navigate multiple complex SAP WM transactions for every shipment. This manual process slowed down operations and increased the risk of data entry errors.

The Liquid UI solution:
Consolidated Workflows: Combined multiple WM steps into single, role-based screens.
Streamlined UI: Removed unnecessary fields and tabs to reduce clutter.
Automated Input: Prefilled location and equipment details.
Simplified Navigation: Optimized paths for high-volume parcel processing.

Impact: Faster parcel handling, fewer input errors, and increased throughput, even during peak delivery seasons.

Read the story here:https://cdn-aorpci3.actonsoftware.com/acton/cdna/4953/f-0059/1/0/Canada%20Post.pdf

Reducing Warehouse Picking Bottlenecks

Standard warehouse confirmation previously required operators to leave the picking zone to use fixed desktop terminals. This created significant physical friction and manual data entry delays in the picking cycle.

Liquid UI streamlined the process by transitioning to mobile scan-based confirmation.

Before: Operators travelled to terminals for LT12 data entry, which introduced latency and potential for manual input errors.

After: Operators confirm tasks directly at the bin, ensuring real-time SAP updates without leaving the work zone.

Impact: Picking throughput has increased by removing unnecessary navigation. We maintained the integrity of standard SAP WM logic while eliminating the manual steps that previously hindered efficiency.

Stop exporting SAP data to Excel, bring Excel to SAP.

Users often export SAP data to Excel just to filter records or calculate totals.

That extra step creates delays, duplicate handling, and disconnects between SAP data and operational decisions.

Instead of moving data outside SAP, users can:

Filter and validate data directly inside SAP
Map Excel columns to SAP fields
Execute bulk updates without re-entry

The SAP process stays the same. Users complete high-volume tasks without leaving the workflow.

How American Air Filter saved 70% of user time.

AAF's sales team was caught in a double-entry loop, manually re-typing quotes from Salesforce into SAP. This led to errors and missed critical validations.

The Liquid UI Solution:

Automation: Data flows from Salesforce to SAP in one click.

Built-in Validation: Automated credit and pricing checks.

Streamlined UI: Consolidated complex screens into one view.

Result: Saved 70% of users time and reduced SAP SD processing time by 70%

A repair can be completed correctly and still leave behind an incomplete history.

When an SAP PM notification is entered hours after the technician leaves the equipment, observed condition and timing can become estimates.

A mobile flow connected to IW21 allows the issue and its context to be captured while they are still visible.

Move notification capture closer to the asset so planners receive timely operational facts.

Deep SAP menu trees slow users down during routine tasks.

Users often move through multiple folders just to reach frequently used transactions. That extra navigation increases onboarding time and creates avoidable input mistakes.

This before-and-after SAP menu redesign shows how role-based SAP menus simplify navigation:
Remove unused folders
Bring common transactions forward
Organize menus around the user’s role

The SAP logic stays the same. Users reach transactions faster with fewer navigation steps.

Manual PO entry adds friction to everyday SAP tasks.

When users key in purchase order numbers, they spend time switching between documents and screens, increasing the chance of entry errors.

A simple UI change can help: add barcode scanning directly to the PO entry screen.

Users scan the PO, SAP populates the field, and the process continues without manual typing.

Tip: Look for SAP fields that users enter repeatedly. If the value already exists on a barcode, replace typing with scanning.

If you are planning for future migrations but need immediate operational improvements, focus on these targeted enhancements:

Simplify: Consolidate screens to streamline navigation.

Automate: Reduce manual entry with SAP-certified scripting.

Mobilize: Extend workflows to field devices.

Integrate: Connect IoT and scanners for real-time tracking.

Modernization is about optimizing your current investment, not starting from scratch.

Message us to learn more about modernizing your current SAP system.