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SWIFT Suite Toolsand Methodology
Overview
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Agenda
Introduction
Value Proposition
Methodology Comparison
Scott Free Solutions and RSC
Case Study
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Project Managers Business Unit Managers
Consultants End User Customers
Documentation and Configuration Management Control
Single source of truthFewer resources to manageSimplifies Issue Management
Lowers RiskImproves QualityReduces cost and time for implementationImproves Knowledge Management within the
practiceEstablishes long-term relationships with
clients
Faster ROI and Lower TCOAffordable implementations through
shortened project durationTools to maintain the instance after the
deployment.Scalability – leverage your standard setups
as your business grows
Tools that support configuration and data migration with no programming
Focus on solving customers’ business requirements rather than repetitive keying of setups into Oracle application
Structured documentation repositoryRapid realization of customer
requirements
The SWIFT Suite 360o Value Proposition
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Value for the Project Manager
Documentation Management and Control
Configuration Management Control
Project Management Simplified
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Value for the Business Unit Manager
Less Risk
Quality
Cost
Knowledge
Time
Relationships
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Methodology Comparison
Enter documentation into diverse formats
No common structureNo common location
All documentation in one standard format
Central location via the webAccessible by all locationsStandard or proprietary templates availableIndustry templatesEnter only the adjustments needed
Traditional SWIFTSuitevs.
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Methodology Comparison
Large team manually keys the configurations into Oracle applications
FULLY AUTOMATED – NO EFFORT
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Methodology Comparison
Test the Application and configuration settings
Apply patchesReconfigure as neededKeep personal document of changesKeep personal list of patches
PRE-PROVEN TEMPLATES MINIMIZE PATCHES AND TESTING
Changes are recorded directly to the central location in a standard formatWhen necessary a new instance can be rebuilt overnight
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Methodology Comparison
Collect, co-ordinate all personal documentation into the central document for the project
Not required – already com-pleted in previous steps
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Methodology Comparison
Large team re-keys all configurations and applies patches to produce the PRODuction environment
1. Fully automated – little effortAND
2. Tools to load master data
Traditional SWIFTSuitevs.
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THE RSC “Back Office” and Scott Free Solutions’s “Front Office”
The templates designed and built are now in use by 200 Oracle customers in 20 countries
Performed 17 implementations in the last 3 years
Experience in a wide range of Oracle modules
Scott Free Solutions is U.S. Distribution Partner coordinating with RSC in Bangkok
SFS has experience in Oracle and provides “Front Office” methodology, change management, and PMO services
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A Reference Story – EMERSON ELECTRIC
The Goal–14months–20+companies–11 countries–4 Languages-APAC– One Instance
ChinaTaiwanHong KongSingaporeIndiaThailandMalaysiaPhilippinesIndonesiaJapanKorea
The Team
IBM Global Business Services
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A Reference Story – EMERSON ELECTRIC
The Implementation– China Started Nov 2005
Fin, PO, Dist, MFGIncorporate Group standardsIncorporate Subsidiary needs
– 3 China companies live June 2006– Rollout for HK started
GOLIVE Sept 1st 2006
– Rollout for Japan startedGOLIVE Dec 1st 2006
– Rollout for Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, IndiaCommence Sept – GOLIVE Dec 1 2006
– Rollout for KoreaCommence Oct 2006 – GOLIVE Jan 2007
IBM Global Business Services
Joint Team
Team transferred to HK
IBM Global Business Services
2nd Team
Project is on time and on budget
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Open KnowledgeWare
Configuration management for the Oracle e-Business Suite– SWIFTSuite and the KnowledgeWare
Oracle instance Builder– Builds and Maintains Oracle instances
Data Migration tool– SWIFTMigrate
Oracle instance Maintenance– Real time application of changes as you make them to the
KnowledgeBasePatch Management System
– Allows you to select and apply patches automatically to one or more instances
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Top Reasons to Use SWIFTSuite
Improved Competitiveness
Improved Client Relationships through better focus on Customers’ business needs
Re-usability of consultant knowledge
Automation
Tools assist in full life cycle of the implementation and maintenance project
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Thank You!
Q & A
For more information, contact Scott Free Solutions 216-406-0669 or [email protected]