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BPC Project Phases

This document provides guidance on properly planning and executing a Performance Management initiative through a predictable methodology. It emphasizes the importance of: 1) Developing a clear company strategy and blueprint that is well thought out and planned; 2) Getting organizational data and historical information sorted out to inform planning and forecasting; 3) Sizing hardware correctly and thinking strategically while starting small. The annexes provide examples of a methodology framework, key inputs for developing the strategic blueprint, and an example process flow for planning and consolidation.

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BPC Project Phases

This document provides guidance on properly planning and executing a Performance Management initiative through a predictable methodology. It emphasizes the importance of: 1) Developing a clear company strategy and blueprint that is well thought out and planned; 2) Getting organizational data and historical information sorted out to inform planning and forecasting; 3) Sizing hardware correctly and thinking strategically while starting small. The annexes provide examples of a methodology framework, key inputs for developing the strategic blueprint, and an example process flow for planning and consolidation.

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Dos and donts

Have your company strategy in line with the Performance Management initiative Follow a clear methodology (see annex for predictable methodology eliminates risks) Your blueprint is vital; spend enough time on it! (see annex for inputs that drive the to-be blueprint) Planning and consolidation is a process. Have it identified! (see annex for BPC process flow example) Get your data sorted out (both actuals and historical planning/forecasts) Size your hardware correctly Think big, start small

Annex: Predictable methodoloy eliminates risks

1 Project Preparation

A successful implementation begins with good planning PROCESS definition & communication 2 Business Blue Print Solid foundation established through requirements gathering, solution design, comprehensive project planning, and technical infrastructure setup and installation 3 Realization Solution build out and development 4 Final Preparation 5 Go-Live & Support

User Acceptance Testing; testing & validation of performance expectations; application tuning

Solution rollout and go live deployment, post go live review; support transition; future phase planning

Annex: Inputs that drive the to-be blueprint

Blueprint Drivers

Blueprint Inputs

Blueprint Outcomes

AES Data Blueprint Requirements

As Is Fit / Gap Assessment

To Be Process Blueprint

Business Requirements Global Hierarchies Internal Controls

Leverage relevant components


Business Knowledge and Experience

Gap Analysis

RICEF-W Definition

SAP Process Templates

Business requirements Input from process owners


Blueprint Workshops Change Impacts

SAP Best Practices Your Business Planning Process Facilitated Workshops to develop detailed Blueprints and scenarios Detailed process flows and narratives Process controls

High-level process issues, business opportunities and impacts leveraging existing work products

Annex: BPC process flow example


BPC Engagement Model (Process Flow)
Scope and Definition of the Project Sales/CP engages in Presales Activities RCC to assist in project estimation PMO for PM if needed Tech Mgr assesses Req. CDM for staffing Req Sales/CP prepares SOW Client Reviews SOW & Staff Model No Agrees? Yes Client Signs the Contract Sales/CP for Team Meeting Team Arrives at Client

Team Arrives at Client

Technical Install of BPC - Kyles team PM/PL Review Proj. Oversight

Success

Environment Available for Configuration

Validate Environment Access

Review Scope and Requirements

Create initial Project Plan

Gather As-is process

Review Current Reports

Identify GAP

Plan Workshop Sessions

Validate Environment Access Plan Workshop Sessions

This can be done throughout the phase to provide POC examples to address clients need

Initial Configuration

Client Rollout to Users

Perform Workshop Sessions

Solution Architecture

Update Project Plan

Lock Down Document Business Design Requirements Decisions

Approval

Blueprinting Document

Design Document Blueprinting Document

Environment Configuration

Dimensions Setup

Application Setup

Business Rules

Script Logic

Develop User Manual

Develop User Training

Reports/Input Templates

Unit Testing

Component & Integrated Testing

Design Test Scripts

User Acceptance Testing

User Acceptance Testing

Performance Tuning

Infrastructure Test

Technical Operations Manual

Review GoLive Script

Cut-Over from Test to Prod Go Live

Develop User Training

Deliver User Training

Go Live

Post Implement. Support Applicaton / Technical Review Post Implement. Review

Project Closure Project Signoff

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