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West Trax Business Analyses
SAP HANA® Assessment
Diana Bohr, CTO West Trax
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About West Trax
Found in 2003
Headquarters in Germany, subsidiaries in UK, Austria and Switzerland.
Provider of SAP system KPI measurements, benchmarks and improved usage
quality.
Identification of SAP optimisation potential and cost savings including As-Is
analysis, To-Be analysis, Cost/Benefit analysis, implementation strategies etc.
Support and optimisation of SAP Re-Standardisation, Modernisation,
Outsourcing, Upgrade and Consolidation Projects.
Methodology and Database certified by German Chamber of Commerce.
Over 1,400 analysis completed to date in 15 different sectors.
26 clients certified for West Trax “Best SAP Performance” Quality Award.
Potential savings identified per client approx. €200K up to €1million p.a.
Average ROI (Return on Investment) 1:4 to 1:9
(1€ Investment generates 4 to 9 € Cost Reduction)
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West Trax Methodology
Automated offline analysis for gaining fast transparency with minimal use of client’s
resources.
West Trax Mapping Algorithm allows mapping of SAP usage data onto West Trax
hierarchical Process Models (Enterprise Areas, Core Business Processes, Process
Groups, Processes, Transactions, Document Types) available for ERP, CRM, HCM,
SCM, Industry Solutions etc.
ABAP Parser to analyse functionality of custom code
Template and rule based roadmap to allow comparability between different SAP
Systems, Clients or company codes.
Individual adjustable Simulation and Calculation Models to calculate potential for
Optimisation and Project Costs.
Certified KPI Model that can be adapted or extended to Client’s requirements
Results delivered as easy to handle and re-usable Cockpits
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Roadmap
Roadmap SAP Systems
Offline-Analysis by West Trax Deliverables
Business Case
Comparison
As Is Analysis, Comparison and
Gap Analysis
Überwachung< 1h per System
DownloadStandard
Files
Cost/BenefitAnalysis
Execution ofTransport
KPI Optimiser
KPI Scan
Recommen-dations
OptimisationPotential
KPIs &Benchmarks
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What Does SAP HANA® Do?
Analytical Processes
Transactional Process
Common Plattform for
Business Suite by
SAP HANA®
AnalysisReportingBI, CockpitsEtc.
Financial statementsPayroll documentsProcurementEtc.
Quickly process large amounts of data in real time when needed
Not all business processes benefit equally from SAP HANA®. A business case should be based on the best processes.
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Business Analysis for SAP HANA® Quick Facts for Your Business Case
20% of business processes can already coverup to 80% of the benefits of SAP HANA®!
Identification and preparation of those business processes that will derive the most benefit from SAP
HANA®
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When Does SAP HANA® Deliver Full Value?
Analytical Processes
Transactional Processes
All relevant data available electronically at the required time.High quality data, no redundancy.
Analysis only provides reliable results when the underlying data allows it!
Highly standardised and integrated processes without workarounds.Automated ProcessesIntelligent Reporting
Clear identification of the relevant business process scenarios is essential for calculating a business case.
The following conditions must be created for the best processes
The West Trax Business Analysis for SAP HANA® coversboth the analytical and the transactional processes.
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Success factors for SAP HANA® Transactional processes
StandardisationSAP HANA ® mainly accelerates SAP Business Suite® applications that are already efficient.Workarounds, processes outside of SAP and inefficient or poorly performing customisations do not exploit the benefits of SAP HANA®.
AutomationManual activities and delays cannot benefit from SAP HANA®.Process steps in the affected processes cannot be accelerated.
Identification and optimisation of transactional processes that clearly benefit from SAP HANA®
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Management of electronic data SAP HANA® can only use data that is electronically recorded and available in a timely manner. Many processes that use manual steps contain large gaps!
Data qualityReports based on faulty and / or incomplete data cannot be improved with SAP HANA®.Redundant data from multiple data sources with different contents cannot provide reliable and robust results.
SAP HANA® delivers the maximum benefit when electronic data is promptly available and the data analysis process is of high quality
Accelerated reports are not enough.Only an intelligent reporting system will provide maximum benefit!
Success factors for SAP HANA® Analytical processes
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West Trax Business Analysis for SAP HANA® - Contents (1/2)
Mapping of usage data from your SAP system on to best practice business process models. Examination of analytical and transactional processes with regard to their usability under SAP HANA ® and the benefits of its use.
StandardisationHow well standardised are your business processes? Which SAP standard functionality is actually used? Where is there potential for re-standardisation?
AutomationHow much of your used / available SAP standard functionality can be automated?Which can be automated?Calculation of savings from automating only the currently used standard functions.
Optimised Data Management Evaluation of current reporting.What type of data is actually needed for specific evaluations?Introduction of data testing options to determine which are clear, consistent and in electronic form.
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West Trax Business Analysis for SAP HANA® - Contents (2/2)
Identification of the potential for optimisation and savings as a basis for calculating a business case.
Definition and prioritisation of actions required to realise the benefits of optimisation.
Fact-based definition of further project steps and calculation of required resources and associated costs.
Findings and recommendations delivered in PPT. Costing models in Excel. Web or on-site presentation of results.
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West Trax Business Analysis for SAP HANA® - Client‘s Benefits
Minimises client resources required.
Provides transparency within days.
Establishes basis for calculating business case: -
Identifies business process scenarios where SAP HANA® can add value.
Determines the degree of standardisation.
Identifies potential for re-standardisation.
Identifies potential for automation.
Quantifies potential savings from re-standardisation and automation.
Provides transparency regarding data management and quality issues.
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Diana BohrChief Technology Officer
Amselweg 13D-65623 HahnstättenTel.: (49) 6430/92098Fax: (49) 6430/92097
E-Mail: [email protected]: www.westtrax.com
Contact
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Are Your Business Processes Ready For SAP HANA®?
Automated Audit Rapidly ProvidesTransparency
Diana Bohr, CTO West Trax
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About West Trax
Founded In 2003
Provider Of SAP System KPI Measurements, Benchmarks And Improved Usage Quality.
Identification Of SAP Optimisation Potential And Cost Savings including As-Is Analysis, To-Be Analysis, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Implementation Strategies etc.
Support And Optimisation Of SAP Re-Standardisation, Modernisation, Outsourcing, Upgrade And Consolidation Projects.
Headquarter In Germany and UK - Subsidiaries In Austria And Switzerland.
Potential Savings Identified Per Client Circa. €200K Up To €1million P.A.
Average ROI (Return on Investment) 1:4 to 1:9 (€1 Investment generates €4 to 9 Cost Reduction)
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West Trax Business Analysis (1 of 2)
Automated offline analysis of SAP system usage
No access required to the system
Minimal client resources to provide required data. No interviews.No workshops.
KPI model certified by German Chamber of Commerce (IHK Darmstadt)
Benchmarks with average and Best Practice values from 15 different industries
Over 1,400 analyses completed to date
Template and rules-based process models enable comparisons of different SAP
systems, clients and account codes
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West Trax Business Analysis (2 of 2)
Customisable simulation and calculation models for calculating IT and business
optimisation potential and project costs
Typical applications – Re-standardisation / modernisation associated with business
process optimisation. Release upgrades, outsourcing, consolidation and separation of
SAP ® systems, ERP, HCM, CRM, SCM, etc.
Identified potential savings per client approx. €200K to €1 million+ p.a..
Average ROI (return on investment) from 1:4 to 1:9
i.e. €1 investment in process optimisation generates €4-9 savings for IT and business
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Roadmap
Offline Analysis by West Trax Client/Coach
Quality
Detailed Analysis, Benchmarks,
Recommendations,Calculations
ÜberwachungClient (< 1h)
DownloadStandard
Files
Transparency &Optimisation
AutomatedTransport
Performance
Productivity
Costs
Roadmap
West Trax Analysis Rapidly Provides Results Minimal Client Resources Required
West Trax Analysis Provide New Dimensions In Transparency
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West Trax Business Assessmentfor SAP HANA®
The Most Effective Route…
Your Success!
SAP HANA®
Standardisation
Automation
Optimisation
… Achieve Optimal Value From SAP HANA®
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ME
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What Does SAP HANA® Do?
Analytical Processes
Transactional Process
Common Plattform for
Business Suite by
SAP HANA®
AnalysisReportingBI, CockpitsEtc.
Financial statementsPayroll documentsProcurementEtc.
On demand rapid processing of large amounts of data in real-time
With SAP HANA® both analytical and transactional processes can be accelerated and are more efficient on the same platform!
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When Does SAP HANA® Deliver Full Added Value?
Analytical Processes
Transactional Processes
All relevant data available electronically at the required time.High quality data, no redundancy.
Analysis only provides reliable results when sound underlying data allows it!
Highly standardised and integrated processes without workarounds.Automated ProcessesIntelligent Reporting
Clear identification of the relevant business process scenarios is essential for calculating a business case.
The following prerequisites must be met---
The West Trax Business Assessment for SAP HANA ® takes into account both the analytical and the transactional processes..
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Success factors for deploying SAP HANA® (1/2)
StandardisationSAP HANA ® accelerates the already efficient applications of SAP Business Suite®.Workarounds, inefficient processes outside of SAP, and inefficient or poorly performing customisations do not exploit the benefits of SAP HANA®.
AutomationManual activities and delays cannot benefit from SAP HANA®.Process steps in the affected processes cannot be accelerated.
The more standardised and automated a Transactional Process is mapped in SAP the greater the benefits of SAP HANA®
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Success factors for deploying SAP HANA® (2/2)
Electronic data managementSAP HANA® can only use data that are electronically recorded and are available in a timely manner. Many processes that use manual steps contain large gaps!
Data qualityReports based on faulty and / or incomplete data cannot be improved with SAP HANA®.Redundant data from multiple data sources with different contents cannot provide reliable and robust results.
The greater the availability of high quality data in electronic formatthe greater the benefits from SAP HANA®
Are your business processes ready for SAP HANA®?
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West Trax Business Assessmentfor SAP HANA®
Fast and accurate mapping of usage data from your SAP system on best practice business process models. Examination of analytical and transactional processes with regard to your usability under SAP HANA ®:
StandardisationHow well standardised are your business processes? Which SAP standard functionality is actually used? Where is there potential for re-standardisation?
AutomationHow much and which of your used / available SAP standard functionality can be automated?Calculation of savings if only the currently used standard functions are automated.
Optimised Data ManagementWhat data are actually needed for specific evaluations?Are these clear, consistent and in electronic form?
Creates a sound basis for a SAP HANA® business case.
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ExampleFinancial Statements - Standardisation
12 months of Client usage data mapped on to a best practice process model* for Financial Statements
The percentages indicate Client X’s usage of the available applications and the transactions per process category according to SAP.
* Source: SAP® AG
How standardised is your process?
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Example Financial Statements - Automation
56 of 88 available functions have been used within 12 months 68 functions can be automated.
Kunde
* Referenzwert der Redwood Systems B.V.
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Example Financial Statements – Potential Savings
Significant annual savings in process costs through automation of already used standards.
Eine Re-Standardisierung des Prozesses erhöht dieEinsparungen zusätzlich!
What is your potential for automation?
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West Trax Business Assessment for SAP HANA® - Benefits
Minimal use of client resources
Rapid transparency within days
Basic business case calculation:
Provides identification of business process scenarios where SAP
HANA® can add value
Determination of the degree of standardisation
Identify re-standardisation potential
Identify potential for automation
Identify potential savings from re-standardisation and automation
Transparency with respect to data management and data quality
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ContactDiana Bohr
Chief Technology Officer
Amselweg 13D-65623 HahnstättenTel.: (49) 6430/92098Fax: (49) 6430/92097
E-Mail: [email protected]: www.westtrax.com
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SAP HANA® Business Assessment