IMPLEMENTING & INTEGRATING SAP BI INTO GLOBAL AVNET SAP BI ENVIRONMENT Existing Environment

The task of obtaining actionable business data was manual, time consuming, cumbersome and error prone at Avnet EM Japan. Data captured at the different stages of the sales life cycle was stored across disparate operational system modules. Integrating information across the different modules was challenging. The data was manually extracted from each of these systems, manually normalized into a common format (for better understanding) and then manually assimilated. This process ended up with users having to spend more time in getting the information and very less time analyzing it.

Customer Profile
Avnet Inc. is a Phoenix based Fortune 500 company with more than 300
locations serving customers in 73 countries worldwide. Avnet markets, distributes and adds value to the products of the world's leading electronic component suppliers, enterprise computer manufacturers and embedded subsystem providers. Additionally, Avnet brings a breadth and depth of service capabilities, such as supply-chain optimization, logistics solutions, product assembly, device programming, computer system integration and engineering design assistance. It operates in two segments, Electronics Marketing and Technology Solutions. This project is for EM (Electronics Marketing) division of Avnet Japan. SOLUTION OVERVIEW: The purpose of this project was to define, build and deliver an effective data mart reporting solution for Avnet EM Japan using SAP BI / BW. The project has been broken down into several phased deliverables. The first deliverable focused on data content sourced from the SD module of SAP/R3. Subsequent deliverables include data from the MM and FI modules of SAP/R3, and also the pipeline linkage between the SD and MM modules. Within each deliverable, incremental releases occur over time. Major releases are rolled out in 60-120 day increments.

Expectations
Business Users in the Avnet EM Japan business organization wanted to leverage the existing information collected and stored in various SAP/R3 ERP application modules to develop and validate strategies to better understand customer, product and sales channel performance. Combining data from the different modules in the sales cycle would help users fully understand customer interactions, their contributions to the business, market performance of their products and the overall profitability of the business. Equipped with a complete view of the business, they would be able to effectively develop strategies to meet their goals as well as make judicious planning decisions.

Implementation Highlights
Development of database structures (ODS tables, Cubes, etc) to hold data from the SD, MM, FI, CO modules of SAP/R3 Development of ETL processes to capture, transform and store data from SAP/R3 modules. These include initial load extracts as well as ongoing incremental scheduled extract processes (nightly, weekly and monthly batch schedules, as appropriate) Installation and deployment of the SAP BPS application to support Forecasting and Budgeting requirements Installation and deployment of the SAP BI / BW reporting tool Establishment of a Data Steward program Deployment of a documented Security Policy Trainings as required

Solution:

Solution: SAP BI 7.0 SAP BPS BI 7.0 BPS SAP R/3 4.7
modules SAP R/3

4.7 modules SD, MM, FI && CO MM, FI CO SD,

Key Benefits
Implementing this SAP BI / BW reporting solution is having a direct impact on Avnets ability to achieve profitable growth. Having access to timely, accurate and consistent information allows for enhanced decision making, leading to better customer support and to opportunities to increase the companys bottom line.

Manufacturing

SAP BI IMPLEMENTATION, UPGRADE, MAINTENANCE / SAS OUTPHASE

Existing Environment
They had IBM mainframe & other tailor made applications on the operations side and SAS on the reporting side. Data redundancy and data consolidation were the two main issues. They wanted to phase out IBM mainframe and SAS by building an Enterprise Data warehouse based on SAP BI.

Customer Profile
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG is the world's leading
solution provider for commercial and industrial customers in the print media industry. Headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, the Company focuses on the entire process and value chain for popular format classes in the sheet-fed offset and flexographic printing sectors. Apart from printing presses, the product portfolio includes plate imaging devices and finishing equipment, as well as software components designed to integrate all print manufacturing processes.
SOLUTION OVERVIEW: Within the IBM Outphase, operational processes were redesigned. The impact of changing from the old reporting processes to the new was kept minimal. SAP R/3 on the application level and SAP BW on the reporting level replaced the previous architecture with IBM on the application level and SAS on the reporting level. Considering the 7 different functional areas (e.g. R&D, manufacturing, assembly, sales, finance, purchase, HR) + one cross-functional aspect, approx. 20-25 subprojects were implemented. Approx. 300 reports were moved from SAS to SAP BI

Challenge
There was no harmonization between operational processes on the application side (IBM) and the reporting side (SAS), with multiple sources (SAP, IBM, Tandem, other) storing similar information. Also, as a part of the overall Application Roadmap Realization program, the IBM Mainframe had to be de-commissioned to reduce maintenance overheads.

Implementation,Upgrade,Maintenance Highlights
Development of database structures (ODS, Cubes, etc) to hold data from the SD, MM, FI, CO modules of SAP/R3 Development of ETL processes to capture, transform and store data from SAP/R3 modules. These include initial load extracts as well as ongoing incremental scheduled extract processes (nightly, weekly and monthly batch schedules, as appropriate) Deployment of the SAP BI / BW reporting tool Upgrade to BI 7.0 review new features of the BI 7.0 with the customer, formulate initial plan, alpha conversion, backup, carrying post upgrade procedures. Continue to maintain all their SAP BI applications.

Solution:

SAP BW 3.0 SAP R/3

IBM Mainframe & SAS

Last quarter Upgraded to BI 7.0

Key Benefits
Demonstrated BI Implementation could be achieved with the SourceCode Offshore model. Project completed on time and on spec, at tremendous cost savings. Since going live, SourceCode has been entrusted with the job of providing Production Support for all the SAP BI applications at Heidelberg. All the support and maintenance activities are being carried out efficiently from our solutions center in Mumbai. In 2006 SourceCode also implemented another SAP BI project for Heidelberg Atlanta - the same companys US subsidiary. The focus was more on SAP SD, MM, PP, CS and CRM

Manufacturing

Project
The task of obtaining actionable business data was manual, time consuming, cumbersome and error prone at The United Illuminating Company. UI decided to go with SAP BW for all their analytical reporting and customer service needs. SourceCode was the only external partner brought in to help them with their implementation.

Customer Profile
The United Illuminating Company (UI) is an electric transmission and distribution utility based in New Haven, Connecticut. The service territory of UI consists of 17 municipalities located in a coastal region that stretches from Fairfield to North Branford and north to Hamden. The 320,000 residential customers within this area comprise approximately 35% of Connecticuts total population. Prior to 1998, UI was a classic electric utility that also owned and managed much of its required electrical generation. Since that time, and in accordance with state legislation, the company has divested itself of generation and has focused on addressing the distribution requirements of our customers. With more than 100 years of service, the company is an independently owned and operated utility, traded on the New York Stock Exchange. SOLUTION OVERVIEW: The purpose of this project was to define, build and deliver an effective data mart reporting solution for The United Illuminating Company using SAP BI / BW. The project has been broken down into several phased deliverables. The first deliverable focused on data content sourced from the SD module of SAP/R3. Subsequent deliverables include data from the MM modules of SAP/R3, and also the pipeline linkage between the COPA, SD and PP modules.

Implementation Highlights
Some highly customized tasks SourceCode did for UI (Business Content tasks or tasks with low levels of customization are not mentioned here)

A report was created to provide lower level cost estimates for released and marked materials to all countries. This was also known as exploded BOM costs for materials. This report was a Global Top 5 report. Information from the report was going to be used by the cost analysts to compare costs across plants and countries. Data was pulled from the R/3 tables. Generic datasource was created for this. The datasource was delta enabled. Also created ODS and cube on the Solution: BW side. There was a need for a Summary report to provide the additive cost SAP BW 3.0 information for all items including commentary on why additive cost SAP BI 7.0 was added. Hence created a summary report that provided information on reasoning why SKUs have additive cost, i.e. cost savings, changes SAP R/3 4.6C to routings, changes to BOMs etc. This report also allowed users to generate total values by additive cost type for budget purposes and MM and SD also management information. Data for production order setup was not available. Hence activated 2LIS_04_P_ARBPL and extracted records from it. UI is required to report use tax on items purchased and consumed for its own use. A report was needed that contained purchase data and tax amounts. Reports would be used in the monthly tax compliance process and results are subject to audit by tax authorities. Developed generic datasources based on view and BW implementation of ODS and Cube and, also a BEx Excel report.

Key Benefits & future

Implementing this SAP BI / BW reporting solution is having a direct impact on The United Illuminating Company ability to achieve profitable growth. As of today, we have already extracted SAP R/3 data from modules FICO and MM into SAP BW. As we work on bringing in data from other SAP modules (PP, SD, COPA), we continue doing analysis and data modeling based on user requirements, activating and enhancing business content, developing generic delta extractors, performance tuning, and creating reports with BEx Excel and BEx Web.

Energy / Utilities

IMPLEMENTING & MANAGING SAP BI SOLUTION

IMPLEMENTING & UPGRADING SAP BI SOLUTION Existing Environment

The task of obtaining actionable business data was manual, time consuming, cumbersome and error prone at BWX Technologies. Data captured at the different stages of the sales life cycle was stored across disparate operational system modules. Integrating information across the different modules was challenging. The data was manually extracted from each of these systems, manually normalized into a common format (for better understanding) and then manually assimilated. This process ended up with users having to spend more time in getting the information and very less time analyzing it.

Customer Profile
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) has been a leader in developing nuclear technologies since the 1940s. Throughout our history, we have consistently achieved excellence in the conduct of nuclear operations by meeting rigorous customer requirements and delivering some of the most sophisticated nuclear components ever produced. Today, BWXT carries on that legacy of leadership and performance excellence by delivering nuclear innovations and manufacturing capabilities to commercial and government customers. SOLUTION OVERVIEW: The purpose of this project was to define, build and deliver an effective data mart reporting solution for BWX Technologies using SAP R/3 and BI solution.

Expectations
Reporting requirements to help Plant managers and production teams gain visibility into key data for analysis of work center performance and work center maintenance activities. Production team to leverage the reporting analysis. Early detection and rapid response to exceptions, variances helping to deliver superior performance.

Implementation Highlights
Development of ETL processes to capture, transform and store data from SAP/R3 modules. These include initial load extracts as well as ongoing incremental scheduled extract processes (nightly, weekly and Blueprinted and implemented SAP BI Solution for production planning areas. ETL objects and custom reports developed. Complex process chains configured to ensure qualified sound process.

Solution:

SAP BI SAP R/3

Key Benefits
Implementing this SAP BI reporting solution is having a direct impact on BWX Technologies ability to achieve profitable growth. Having access to timely, accurate and consistent information allows for enhanced decision making, enabled tracking of work center activities and provided ability to take corrective measures increasing efficiency of the work centers leading to better customer support and to opportunities to increase the companys bottom line.

Energy / Utilities

IMPLEMENTATION & MAINTENANCE OF SAP R/3 AND BI SOLUTION Existing Environment

This is an on going projecte and error prone at Avnet EM Japan. Data captured at the different stages of the sales life cycle was stored across disparate operational system modules. Integrating information across the different modules was challenging. The data was manually extracted from each of these systems, manually normalized into a common format (for better understanding) and then manually assimilated. This process ended up with users having to spend more time in getting the information and very less time analyzing it.

Customer Profile
Allergan, Inc., with headquarters in Irvine, California, is a global specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative products for the eye care, neuro-modulator, skin care and other specialty markets. Allergan addresses the needs of consumers across the world with over 5,000 employees worldwide, 4 world-class Research and Development facilities and 3 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants. In addition to its discovery-to-development research programs, Allergan has global marketing and sales capabilities in over 100 countries that deliver value to customers, satisfy unmet medical needs and improve people's lives.
SOLUTION OVERVIEW: The purpose of this project was to define, build and deliver an effective data mart reporting solution for Allergan using SAP R/3, ABAP and BI solution.

Expectations
Using SourceCodes SAP R/3 & ABAP services: Since 998, Allergan has maintained a unified R/3 system across all of its manufacturing and distribution centers. With a core IT employee workforce, Allergan has relied on vendor support from SourceCode Inc. From inception of a global SAP infrastructure and development and implementation, SourceCode has been vital in its growth and success.

Using SourceCodes SAP BI Implementation services: Pleased with SourceCodes proven track record, full ownership of a corporate BW implementation was given to SourceCode in mid 2004. Today, the BI applications cover areas such as Logistics [Manufacturing/Inventory], R&D, Finance, Sales & Distribution, and HR. With 93 InfoCubes in place and counting, Allergan is capable of making clear and sound corporate decisions in each of the BI areas. To yield the greatest bang Allergan has relied on SourceCode to provide service that is 24/7, that is reliable and effective in resolving and arresting issues.

Solution:

SAP BI SAP R/3

Using SourceCodes SAP BI Maintenance services: Allergan has now given SourceCode full ownership of all BI maintenance issues and tracking of hot tickets through their Remedy System, providing 24/7 phone and email support. Through this mix of on-site employees and offshore SourceCode support, Allergan has realized savings of approximately 45%. With various BI applications in full swing, SourceCode has been involved in all BI development and implementation, Level 1 and Level 2 support, which SourceCode provides on a 24/7 basis. Level 3 Maintenance is handled fully by Allergan staff in conjunction with HP support for all issues relating to Infrastructure maintenance.

Pharmaceutical

SAP BI SOLUTION IMPLEMENTATION & MAINTENANCE Existing Environment

Customer Profile
Forest Laboratories Inc. based in New York, has operations on Long Island, in New Jersey, Missouri, Ohio, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Forest identifies, develops and delivers pharmaceutical products that make a difference in people's lives. Forest has wellestablished franchises in therapeutic areas of the central nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and we are always exploring new product opportunities that address a range of health conditions. Our principal brands include Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate), Namenda (memantine HCl) and Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil).
SOLUTION OVERVIEW: The purpose of this project was to define, build and deliver an effective data mart reporting solution for Forest Laboratories using SAP R/3 & BI solution.

Expectations
Major pain for financial managers to track over-head costs. Needed to facilitate management and Production departments by Analyzing shop floor activities with forecasts. Setting up ability to track variances & overheads in production & manufacturing. Designing additional reporting to help managers interpret quality and performance with forecasts using rich analytic capabilities.

Implementation Highlights
Successful implementation. Currently providing L1 and L2 support for all SAP BI applications

Solution:

Key Benefits
Implementing this SAP BI / BW reporting solution is having a direct impact on Forests ability to achieve profitable growth. Having access to timely, accurate and consistent information allows for enhanced decision making, leading to better customer support and to opportunities to increase the companys bottom line.

SAP BI SAP R/3

Pharmaceutical