SAP Supply Network Collaboration (SNC) 5.1 Implementation

Subu Govindaswamy09/17/09

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Contents

• Palm, Inc. Overview• Justifying SNC• Approach • Project Goal• Implemented Functionalities• Project Benefits• ROI• Lessons Learned• SNC Roadmap

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Palm, Inc. Overview

A culture of game-changing innovation.

• Palm Pre is the first phone built on the groundbreaking Palm webOS platform.

• Supply Chain Operates in High Tech Industry

• Mixed Model - Distribution Centers and Direct Ship

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Why implement the SAP Supply Network Collaboration (SNC) solution?

• Leverage Existing Infrastructure• Stand-Alone Implementation is possible • Move towards multi tier visibility• Out of the Box Integration Between ECC and SNC• Scalability• Future SNC Roadmap

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Approach and Time Line

• Use Stand Alone SNC (Interfaces with ECC and SCM (APO)).

• Implement with Suppliers.• Support the Product Launches.• Time Line of 4-5 Months.

WK1 WK2 WK3 WK4 WK5 WK6 WK7 WK8 WK9 WK10 WK11 WK12 WK13 WK14 WK15

BRValidationDetailed Design&POC

Config, Development and Unit TestIT IntegTest

User Acceptance Test

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Preparation and Partnership with SAP

• Use of SAP Quick Sizer• Technical Guidance• SAP Consulting Support • SAP SNC Product Management Team

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Project Organization

Project Manager

Business Lead

Operating Committee

Sr.Bus. Analyst

Executive Sponsor and Executive Steering

Committee

IT Sponsor Business Sponsor

Supply Chain Planning

Organization

Development Lead

SCM Consultant Developer

PI Integration Developer

SNC Consultant

SAP Basis

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SNC Project Goal

• Transition Build Plan, Shipment, and Commit Plan functionalities to SAP SNC.

• Improve Master Data Maintenance and Transaction Data Entry Accuracy.

• Provide Foundation for Future Supply Chain Collaboration and Visibility for Projects with Suppliers.

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Implemented Functionalities

• SMI Monitor • Delivery Monitor • PO collaboration • Integration with ECC• Integration with SCM• Alert E-Mails

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Implemented Functionalities-SMI Monitor

SMI Monitor

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Project Benefits

• Leverages packaged applications versus custom solution.

• Puts applications on a standard upgrade path (SAP ECC, SAP SNC, and SAP SCM).

• Reduces interfaces between systems.• Supports Future Forward and Reverse Logistics

Partner Collaboration.• Establishes foundation for future Supply Chain

Initiatives.• Improves productivity (Removes Data Sync. Issues,

Manual Master Data Creation).

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ROI

Total Investment:• One Time Investment

Total Benefits:Cost Savings: Reduced Hardware/Software Costs $30K per Month. Reduced AMS Support Costs - $30K per Month. Avoided Costs - $30K per Month.

Payback period in 6 months. This is one piece of the puzzle in the partner collaboration roadmap. ROI and NPV calculated for the business transformation/collaboration project.

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Lessons Learned

• Engage SAP Support Services Early.• Involve Partners Early in the Design.• Allocate more time and resource for Integration. • Need experienced Web-Dynpro Developer(s). • Ready to accommodate Business Process and

Management changes.

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Supply Chain Roadmap and SNC Functionality

SMI

ASN

PO Collaborations

SNI - Provide Inventory and PO visibility

Work Order Collaboration

Demand and Supply Balancing Collaborations

Supplier Collaboration Supplier Visibility

Additional Visibility

Additional Collaboration

Time Line

SNI – Inventory and PO Visibility across the Supply Chain

Traceability