Company templates

A large number of organisations have already implemented SAP solutions in parts of their business, whether this is geographical, by business unit or by functional area.  They then wish to roll out the solution to other parts of the business, using the existing solution as a template.  In addition to all the typical challenges encountered on any SAP implementation, this type of project has its own particular challenges and requirements. 

These include:

• Understanding the solution – Any new implementation partner or consultant will need to be able to get to grips with the solution being rolled out very quickly.  The experience of our consultants working in multiple industries and for multiple customers allows them to understand customer solutions very rapidly.
• Flexibility to adopt the customer implementation approach – Customers with existing SAP solutions will already have a methodology and standards for such things as documentation.  They need their implementation partner to be able to adopt these standards (always assuming that they are fit for purpose), rather than enforcing an entirely new approach for the rollout.  We are happy to adopt existing customer processes and templates to ensure ongoing consistency of approach.
• Deep SAP knowledge and experience – Rollouts are particularly tricky as the organisation being rolled out to will have their own set of requirements that need to be met.  However, meeting these requirements can cause regression issues for the existing parts of the business that already use the solution.  Deep SAP knowledge and experience is required to understand potential implications of any changes on both parts of the business.  Our consultants are able to understand and articulate these impacts and will suggest solutions to resolve any conflicts.  We are also able to provide advice and guidance about (non) regression testing to minimise risks to the businesses already live on the SAP solution.
• Data Harmonisation – Probably the most contentious issue on any SAP template implementation or rollout is data harmonisation between different parts of the organisation.  The experience of our consultants allows us to propose effective solutions to these issues, minimising the impact to the project and to the business.