optimize efficiency through shared finance and hr systems
DESCRIPTION
See how ABB has moved to a shared finance and human resources (HR) software system, achieving efficiency and cost savings through global alignment. Learn how ABB partnered with TCS to develop a shared finance model and reporting processes, as well as replace multiple legacy applications, with an integrated SAP system for HR and payroll. Watch the replay here: www.sapvirtualevents.com/sapphirenow/sessiondetails.aspx?sid=3694&source=SAPMobileSocialMediaTRANSCRIPT
ABB’s Transformation Journey
SAP Common Finance Platform &
HR Template
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Leading in power and automation
125 years of cooperation with Swedish industry
1883 Elektriska Aktiebolaget is established in Stockholm
1890 Merger with Wenströms & Granströms Elektriska
Kraftbolag till Allmänna Svenska Elektriska
Aktiebolaget – Asea
1988 Merger with Swiss Brown Boveri Company (BBC),
160 000 employees
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ABB Group
Power Products
Power Systems
Discrete Automation and Motion
Process Automation
$10.9 billion
35,300
employees
$8.1 billion
19,600
employees
$8.8 billion
28,500
employees
$8.3 billion
28,300
employees
(2011 revenues, consolidated; including Thomas & Betts revenue for LP division)
Low Voltage Products
$7.7 billion
31,400
employees
Electricals, automation, controls and instrumentation for power generation and industrial processes
Power transmission Distribution solutions Low-voltage products
Motors and drives
Intelligent building systems
Robots and robot systems
Services to improve customers
productivity and reliability
ABB’s portfolio covers:
Five global divisions
• 145,000 employees
• 100 countries
• Revenues in 2011: 38 billion
USD
Headquarters in Zürich, Switzerland
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ABB in Sweden
• 8 800 employees
• About 30 locations
• Revenues 2011: 31 billion SEK
- whereof 80 % export
Umeå
Luleå
Sundsvall
Västerås
Karlstad
Göteborg
Jönköping
Malmö
Norrköping
Stockholm
Ludvika
Karlskrona
TCS @ ABB Northern Europe
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ABB in North Europe Countries in the Region
TCS is the solution partner:
Ireland, United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Baltic States
Finland
5400 users
Sweden
9000 users Norway
2700 users
UK
1900 users
Baltic States
600 users Denmark
700 users
> 20000 users
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ABB – TCS Partnership in North Europe
Background: Select a service provider that best commits to
supporting ABB’s business objectives to truly operate
as a Northern Europe regional entity.
Key Objectives: Sustainable cost savings
Increase efficiency in service delivery
Increase of service quality
Innovation in business process development
Harmonization, standardization and re-use of
solutions
Support Regionalization of ABB Business
TCS Solution Principles:
Global Delivery Model for SAP Solutions
Service Process Standardization & Harmonization
across ABB Northern Europe
Fully integrated enterprise wide service mgmt tool
with ITIL v3 processes
Backend consolidation & restructuring to highly
specialized teams focussed on “Business
Functions”
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TCS’ journey in ABB Sweden …
Trusted Partner Since 2004
Jan-Mar 2010
2010 - 2012
2012
Beyond…
Year 2006
Trusted Partner
Managed Services
Transition
Small Project o Small enhancements o Small SAP Roll outs for single module
o Transition to TCS o IT Process alignment program and transformation journey
o Global service delivery on a managed services
o Multiple large projects, EHP5, CRM Upgrade, SAP Payroll etc.
o Value add driven Service delivery o Consulting/advisory role in Global solutions
Partnering Since 2006
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ABB – TCS Leveraging SAP Portfolio
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation
Adobe Forms
SAP Test Data
Migration Server
SAP solutions for GRC
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for a stable IS delivery to the entire business
Shared IS / IT for ABB
Shared IS / IT for the region
Shared IS / IT for Sweden Our business
Total IS
Total IS SWE
~100 FTEs
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IS at ABB is:
An efficient enabler for ABB's objectives today and
tomorrow
A network of skilled professionals working effectively
together to support ABB locally and globally
IS contributes to ABB's success through high availability,
demand excellence and efficient support.
Vision
For
IS
ABB’s Vision for IS
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ABB IS Sverige – Operational Excellence 2012
Employees Competitiveness Customers
IS contributes to ABB's success through high
availability, demand excellence and efficient support.
Simple processes High availability
Operational IS Vision
Mobility
• Managing the mobile revolution •Halve the number of incidents
•Reference architecture
•Clarify our service
•Effective access management
•Satisfied users
•Automate for infrequent users
CIO Office Continuous Improvements Program
Major SAP Programs
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SAP HR Solutions for Northern Europe
Northern Europe HR Template - SAP HCM
Global template implementation for HR
Rollout of Integrated SAP Payroll and core HR processes in SAP.
Replacement of multiple legacy applications and institutionalizing an integrated HR
Business Objective and Scope –
Achieve “Opportunities to improve business process and savings through Global alignment”
Scope – Sweden (9000+ users) as Pilot, countries to follow, UK & IE, Norway, Finland, Denmark & Baltics
TCS Solution on SAP ECC 6 –
Creation of Global Template for Forms and processes extendible to support a roll out strategy for NEU
Scalable and automated solution to handle complex business processes of time & payroll
Business Benefits –
Lower costs, Improved transparency and quality, Faster processes
Increased flexibility leading to sustainable profitable business growth.
A streamlined and fully integrated system with other SAP components
Stable country specific payroll solution from SAP
Centralized Time data repository
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ABB Strategic Finance Program
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ABB Strategic Finance Program
Key Objectives -
Company Code Merge and Single Finance Platform
All Finance & Controlling data in SAP and Prepared for IFRS
Harmonisation of Corporate Financial Processes
One Financial Information Analysis Tool
TCS Solution (Plan)
Implementation of Functional Area as part of process harmonization
SAP SLO for Company Code Merger
Implementation of SAP BPC 10.0 (Business Planning and Consolidation)
Establishing a common finance model and common reporting
Implementation of SAP New GL as a preparedness step for IFRS
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