SAP Project Management-SAP Implementation and Strategies

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Role of project manager SAP Implementation Methodologies and Strategies

- Step by step- Roll-out- Big Bang

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Project Manager has to -

Lead the project as a friendly leader and also a process manager.

Manage and communicate a clear vision of the project. Motivate the project Team to achieve goal. Need to be experienced negotiator and a nice leader. Track the project activities continously.

Role of project manager

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A step-by-step implementation is nothing but: Implementation of the software in small steps, and Generally concentrates on the implementation of a few related modules at one time. (e.g. Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, Logistics Execution) and build

interfaces between R/3 and the legacy systems.Advantages: Normally not complex. Easy for coordinating, controlling, and organizing the project. A team of internal consultants can be established over time, reducing the cost of the project. Costs are spread over a longer period of time. Less organizational changes can be considered during the implementation.Disadvantages : Interfaces must be developed to maintain existing systems. Integration advantages of the project can only be used step by step. Return on investment is generally delayed.

SAP Implementation Methodologies and Strategies -Step by step

Contents.. Roll-out refers to business specific extensions of an implementation after a model is created atone site which is then used to implement to the other sites or business units. For example, a company operating in USA and Europe might choose to create a

model for most of its.Advantages: There is valuable experience gained by project members. Expertise is available for a fast implementation. Costs are kept low because only limited resources are needed. Standard business processes can be achieved by using a model implementation .Disadvantages: Site-specific requirements can be overlooked. New legal requirements such as the recent Euro migration. A current re-engineering effort within the company.

SAP Implementation Methodologies and Strategies -Roll-Out

Contents.. A big bang deployment of R/3 replaces all or most critical existing systems in a single operation

with the new software.

Advantages: Few or even no interfaces between legacy systems and the new application are needed

because all modules go live at the same time. The project members’ motivation is high. It is highly efficient, because redundant customizing is avoided. There is optimal integration of all components under consideration.Disadvantages: The implementation is complex due to the increased need for coordination and integration. It is resource intensive over a short period of time. All employees are subject to higher stress levels at the same time. A high degree of consulting support is required.

SAP Implementation Methodologies and Strategies-Big Bang

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