THE
JOURNEY CONTINUES…
by Soman
Dear Team,
Our journey
continues in the next phase of ERP implementation. Solution Design
Documentation (SDD) is the heart of the ERP. SDD includes information about the
working elements of the overall solution, including IFS standard features, gaps
and integrations. It is very important to get the entire solution depicted in a
pictorial representation.
Objectives of
the SDD
• The
details of the business flow in the future solution based on IFS and JOIN
• Solution
validation
• The
single point of reference for future value additions, issues and
troubleshooting
• Documenting
the high level
• Business
and solution flow diagrams
SDD documents
submission by the consultants expected to be completed by 18/08/17. A
walkthrough session is arranged with key users to explain SDD processing
methods. SDD reviewing and acceptance process expected to be completed by mid
of September 2017. Application Solution Testing (AST) will follow through right
after the SDD acceptance. Key users will verify their processes in the system
based on the SDD documents.
Bidding Logbook
After
several discussion, JOIN, a partner software of IFS, has developed a solution
for bidding logbook (bid log). Estimation and Proposal Department (EPD) team is
currently testing the bid log by entering live data for past one month. Both
consultant and EPD are continuously troubleshooting and upgrading the solution
before release to the key users. Solution is expected to be ready for release
in the month of September 2017. On behalf of management, highest appreciation
to EPD team contribution and continuous support in testing this solution.
Work Breakdown
Structure
We are also started to set up the
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for all project scopes. This process require
numerous brainstorming sessions with process experts, process owners, QMD and
Finance. Leopad Group’s current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) will be absorbed
as WBS with relevant changes. This team also will discuss and propose both
digital and manual reporting for Steering Committee approval. Approved WBS will
be tested during AST and UAT.
WBS
brainstorming session on weekends
Many
decision pertaining policies and processes will be made during SDD & AST by
Process Owners and Steering Committee. Therefore, highest commitment and
cooperation required from all team members required during meetings, trainings
and brainstorming sessions. Many thanks for your support and see you next
month.
Lets Make It Happen”
