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UNICODETransformation And
ERP 6.0 Upgrade
Optimising ERP Value
&
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Upgrade Project Overview
KPI Scan®
KPI Optimiser®
KPI‘s, BenchmarksAction plans
Cost / Benefit AnalysesImplementation Strategies
Custom code analysisMap objects, dependencies
List problems
Collect dataUpload to vendor
Code conversiondocumentation, test
Planning Phase
Business CaseProject Plans
Establish Current System Baseline And Optimisation Potential
Implementation Phase
Code ConversionTesting etc.
Implement / automate specific project tasks
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Smartshift Smartshift TransformationTransformation
Client Test andClient Test and RolloutRollout
SmartshiftSmartshiftSource Code Source Code
AnalysisAnalysis
West Trax West Trax UpgradeUpgrade
AssessmentAssessment
Dramatic Reduction In
ProjectCost and Duration
Reduce Project Costs & Duration
Future maintenance costs
reduced - up to 35%.
Automatic calculation of project cost and
duration
Identification and sizing of all transformation tasks.
Supports associated detailed project planning
Project cost and duration reduced - up to 45%.
Unicode and / or Upgrade
transformation automated by up to
98%.
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Project Phases
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SAP Upgrade Roadmap
KPI Scan
KPI OptimiserCustom Code
KPI OptimiserBusiness Processes
KPI OptimiserCust. Code, Bus. Proc.
& Parser
Upgrade Calculator
Smartshift Upgrade & / or Unicode
Transformation
Smartshift Source Code Analysis
Client Test & Rollout
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Deliverables And Benefits
KPI Scan®
Upgrade Calculator®
KPI Optimiser®
Custom Code
KPI Optimiser®
Business Processes
KPI QA®
ABAP Parser / Optimiser Plus®
Initial Analysis, KPI’s
Benchmarks,
Automatic Project Cost CalculationsWith And W/O KPI Optimiser
Detailed Custom Code Analysis
Detailed Business Process Analysis
Analysis of Custom Code Functionality and Semi-automated
Identification of Standard Replacement Candidates
Automated Conversion Of Unicode and Custom Code For Upgrade
Post Project Analysis, Updated KPI’s and Benchmarks
Trend Data
Baseline establishedUsage Issues And Overheads Identified
Improvement Potential Quantified
Accurate Project Workload, Duration, CostingComparison Of Resourcing And Cost Options
Eliminate Redundant CodeIdentify Essential Code
Minimise smartShift Conversion Load
Optimise Business ProcessesMaximise Usage Of Current And Upgrade
Standard Functionality
Increased StandardisationReduced Project Workload, Duration And Costs
Elimination Of Manual ErrorsReduced Project Workload, Duration And Costs
Upgraded System Baseline Verification of Achievement Of Upgrade Goals
Identification Of Ongoing Optimisation Options
Service Deliverables Benefits
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West Trax KPI Scan, KPI Optimiser, Upgrade CalculatorsmartShift Analyser, Unicode Conversion, Upgrade, Roll Out
Real Life Example
KPI Scan
smartShift Unicode Transformation
KPI Optimiser
Upgrade Calculator
smartShift Upgrade
smartShift Analyser
1-2 Weeks 1 Week
Price €125K
1 Week Weeks 2-3 Weeks
Price €330K
Total Price - West Trax + smartShift = €455K
Savings for Total Project €325K = 42 %
Roll Out
Competitive Price without West Trax + smartShift + €780K
West Trax Upgrade Assessment smartShift Unicode & Upgrade solution
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Combined West Trax – smartShift Solution Reduces Project Duration and Costs by 40%+
Detailed Benefits:
High confidence planning and budgeting.
Major time and cost savings.
Minimised risk.
Secure calculation methodology.
Definable project duration.
Effective resource planning – reallocation of resources.
Greatly improved future system usage resulting in increased ROI.
Ongoing post-project cost reduction.
Upgrade and Unicode issues identified and resolved.
System maintainability improved.
Greater system stability.
Improved ABAP code architecture.
Code Freeze period minimised
Benefits