Inventory management - Moving to SAP WM - Next Steps

Hi All WM experts,
Currently we have our Stock managed via inventory mangement(SAP IM module - Storage location level).
We are planning to implement SAP WM ( SAP Warehouse Management Module )very soon.
What are the next steps in terms of transferring the stock from Storage location level to Storage bin level?
Please advise.
Meghna

Meghna,
Just to add to my earlier response.
I would suggest you to go through the following posts to get a better understanding of what is involved in the process.
1) WM- Go live.
2) http://www.sapfans.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=122833
3) http://www.sapfans.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=237795
4) http://www.sapfans.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=280162
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Hope this helps.
H Narayan

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