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RPAS Fusion Client BriefingWhy choose the Fusion Client?

Version 15.0 RVP Doc. ID 2061335.1

Program Agenda

Why Upgrade to the Fusion Client?

Recent Enhancements to RPAS and the Fusion Client

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the Fusion Client

Technical Requirements4

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Why Create a New Client?

The RPAS Fusion Client was created to:

– Improve usability and reduce steps/clicks etc.

– Provide a modern, web-based User Experience

– Enhance workflow across multiple RPAS Solutions

– Eliminate installation steps on each Planner’s laptop

– Enable contemporary security capabilities


Enable contemporary security capabilities

The Fusion Client provides:

– Single Sign On to all RPAS Solutions and Domains

– User mobility (Users can use any desktop/laptop with network access)

– Easier navigation within and across RPAS-based solutions

– Role-based workflow and task management

– Visual Planning – Use images throughout the Planning process


What is the RPAS Fusion Client?

• Insert a box diagram

• Provides Role-based Workflow & Task Management

− Single Sign-On to all Solutions and Domains

− Homepage for Planning Solutions

− Process-based Workflow Guide

− Embedded Planning Actions

• Updated Look & Feel, Web-based

− Provide robust visuals & charting


− Provide robust visuals & charting

− Incorporate “popular” functionality

• Preserves Classic Client Capabilities

− Pivot / tile hierarchies

− Robust rule management

− Locking and cell protection

− Process and rule configuration & upgradeability


Components of the Fusion Client Organized Analysis

and Actions


Taskflow

Worksheets/Views


An easier way to access an RPAS

1. Log in once and access all of your solutions and domains

2. When a User selects a step on the task flow, RPAS will use the workbook assigned to that task.

3. RPAS will select the domain based on

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3. RPAS will select the domain based on your wizard selections.

4. Security can be managed via LDAP or SSO (external to RPAS)

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What are the Differences? (Classic vs. Fusion)

• A single log-in gives the user access to all of their RPAS Solutions and Categories

• Users will be able to change desktops/laptops/tablets (with access to your network)

• Planners no longer need to keep track of which RPAS local domains, workbook names, planning process names etc.

• Task Flow vs. Tabs – Customers find the Task Flow easier to use and to Train

• A more contemporary interface with images, drag and drop and expanded charting/graphing


• The Classic Client connects directly to the RPAS Domain while the Fusion Client connects to the RPAS Domain via a Weblogic based Web Application Server

• Of the two Clients, only the Fusion Client has received new functionality since RPAS Version 13.3.1

• New/Updated GA RPAS solutions (Category Management and Assortment Planning 14.1/15.0) may work on the Fusion Client only (functionality would need to be deactivated in the configuration layer)


Upgrade Benefits Case

Benefits

– Save Time with single sign-on, faster workbooks and planning processes (Seed, Submit, Approve etc.)

– Access Your Plan Anywhere within your firewall/VPN, making it easier to collaborate

– Improve Plan Accuracy with more charting options, real time alerts and better exports


Improve Plan Accuracy with more charting options, real time alerts and better exports

– Save Administration Investment by administering RPAS from the UI and by not having to install/update code on each device

– Update to Current Technology for Linux, middleware and browsers etc.


If you are thinking about upgrading to the Fusion Client….

Both Clients…..

• Point to the same RPAS Database, Rules, Worksheets and Data

– Use the same solution** that the Classic Client uses….You do not need to re-implement the RPAS DB or port over data etc.

• Complete the calculations etc. on the RPAS DB Server and not on end-user laptops


• Complete the calculations etc. on the RPAS DB Server and not on end-user laptops

– The RPAS Database and Calculation Engine will perform with the same speed for both the Classic and Fusion Clients

**The Fusion Client requires extra configuration for the task flow (adjustment to your existing configuration)

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Upgrading a Classic Client Solution to Fusion Client

Option 1: Direct mapping of classic tab structure to fusion task flow

o Less effort required

o Training is easier (focus just on the new Client)

Option 2: Re-evaluate the task flow for efficiency

Sorted by effort, Option 1 requires the least and Option 3 requires the most


Option 2: Re-evaluate the task flow for efficiency

o Business process remains the same, but tab structure changes

o Some training of the new task flow is required

Option 3: Re-evaluate the business process

o Map task flow to updated business process (design time)

o Training is required for new business process and task flow

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New and Enhanced Features – 14.0 Release (December 2013)

Real Time Exception Management and Alerts

• Real time visibility to exceptions to plan and to other conditions

• “Find Next” feature navigates from exception to exception within the workbook

• Configure and/or format to match each Retailer’s Business Process

RPAS Extension Framework and PO View Module

• Extension Framework enables real-time visibility into non-RPAS data

• Three GA modules are released (PO View, AIP Dashboard, Clustering Launch)


• Three GA modules are released (PO View, AIP Dashboard, Clustering Launch)

• Able to configure GA modules and/or to plug in custom modules

Misc. RPAS Enhancements

• Drilling Up or Down a hierarchy axis in a Chart

• Pick list values can be translated

• The “loadmeasure” function now handles mixed file types (csv and fixed width)

• Password security and cryptography updates


View Alert Totals Via the Tool Bar

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New and Enhanced Features – 14.1 Release (December 2014)Near Real Time Integration

• Exchange information in near real time throughout the day between RPAS Solutions and with non-RPAS solutions

Visual Planning

• Images as hierarchy labels (image of the style or style-color, fabric swatches etc.)

• Images as dimension attributes on the hierarchy panes

• Images within the planning grid (as measures)

• Configurable image pop-up window (showing multiple images, attributes and plan data)

• Image based, time-phased view of the assortment with Alerts (in the Assortment Planning template)

Chart/Graph Enhancements

• A new chart type – Tree Map (some may know this as a heat map)


• Boolean measures now can be graphed

• Include a line in charts/graphs that divides history from today/future

Usability Improvements

• A new Master-Detail option uses a selected intersection on sheet 1 to query/show data in sheet 2

• Position filtering was enhanced to make it easier to use

• To select or de-select a Boolean measure, only a single click is required now

• Move your cursor over read-only cells without exiting edit mode

• Arrow Keys now can be used for navigation within the pivot table (when pressing Ctrl)

BI Solution Plug-In

• Real-time, contextual calls to OBIEE reports from within the Fusion Client


What is the Near Real Time Integration?

• Enabled via the Hybrid Storage Architecture (HSA) component of the 14.1 RPAS Platform

• Enables near real-time data exchange (into and out of the RPAS Platform) throughout the day without DB locks

• Data can be exchanged between:

– RPAS Solutions on separate RPAS domains (MFP and Assortment Planning or Category Management etc.)


Assortment Planning or Category Management etc.)

– RPAS and RMS/RPM: (COE to RPM and back etc., and yes it can work with SAP too)

– RPAS and Reporting/BI solutions (MFP or AP etc. and your reporting solution of choice)

Visual Planning


Real-Time Contextual Reporting Embedded in a Workbook


Key Details:

– Be able to view externally created reports from within the RPAS Fusion Client

– Two steps:

1. Highlight the cell(s) you want to use to build the report

2. Choose one of the reports available on the right click menu’s “Plugins” option.

– You can drill down (if enabled in the report), save the report to the workbook or switch to other reports on list

– Reports must first be designed in the reporting solution, then enabled in an internal RPAS folder.

– In this release, only OBIEE is certified for use.

New and Enhanced Features–15.0 Release-Doc ID 2061335.1Performance Improvements

• Eliminate lags in the RPAS Fusion Client when moving from week 1 to week 2 and/or from measure A to measure B.

• Reduce workbook wizard navigation and build/refresh times through the use of multiple small pre-range masks

• Reduce execution time for planning processes that are activated with a button in the upper right hand corner of the

RPAS Fusion Client or from the Planning menu in the RPAS Classic Client (such as, seeding, approving etc.).

• Improved the performance of the loadmeasure function

Visual Planning

• Expanded drag and drop use cases with the ability to drag and drop tiles from one tiled worksheet to another

• Be able to zoom in on images in the image pop-up window


• Be able to aggregate text and images measures (say the most common silhouette aggregates from style to Subclass)

Upgraded Export to Excel

• Upgrade Export to Excel to export images and formatting in a cleaner layout (WYSiWYG)

Planning and Supply Chain Mobility

• Support use of the RPAS Fusion Client on the iPad with the Safari Browser

On Line Administration

• Be able to set up and track (via a dashboard) all administration functions via the RPAS Fusion Client (Classic Client

supports set-up but not tracking)

New Functions

• New Functions: Rank Agg, Convert any data type to a String type and Random data generation

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v15 RPAS Platform Updates Drag and Drop – Assortment Use Case

The Tiled View on Two Devices

1. On a Laptop

2. On an iPad

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v15 RPAS Platform Updates Lower TCO and Easier Support of RPAS Solutions

Front Door RPAS Administration

• Complete 100% of RPAS Administration Activities from the UI (the “front door”)

• Plain language administration (no longer need to learn coded


longer need to learn coded commands)

• More secure as fewer Users require admin access to servers

• Administer and track RPAS usage and performance from the UI even when the domain is down

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RPAS Technology RequirementsComponent 14.0.3 14.1.1 15.0

Java 1.7 1.7 1.7

MS Office 2007 and 2010 2010 and 2013 2010 and 2013

Windows XP SP3 and 7 SP1 7 SP1 and 8.1 7 SP1 and 8.1

AIX 6.1 and 7.1 7.1 7.1

HP-UX 11.31 Itanium 11.31 Itanium 11.31 Itanium

Solaris 11 11 11.2

Linux (Oracle & Red Hat) 6.3 6.3 6.3 & 7.0

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Linux (Oracle & Red Hat) 6.3 6.3 6.3 & 7.0

Oracle DB (for HSA) N/A 12c 12.1

Weblogic 10.3.6 12.1.3 12.1.3

ADF 11.1.1.7 12.1.3 12.1.3

IE Browser 9 and 10 11 11 and 12

Firefox Browser 38 ESR 38 ESR 38 ESR

Google Chrome 40+ 40+ 40+

Safari for iPad iOS8

For Fusion Client

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Quarterly WebcastProposed Schedule (2015)

SIG Q2 Q3 Q4

Commerce May 12 Aug 6 Nov 5

Merchandising Jun 4 Dec 3

Planning & Optimization Apr 30 Nov 19

Stores May 21 Aug 20 Oct 22

Supply Chain Jun 25 Oct 13 Jan 14, 2016

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Commerce Merchandising Planning & Optimization Stores Supply Chain Technology Functional

• NRF “Retail’s Big Show 2016” – NYC, New York (Jan 17 – 20, 2016)

• Oracle Industry Connect – Orlando, FL (Apr 12 – Apr 13, 2016)

Technology Jul 30 Dec 17

Functional Dec 9

RACKRetail Asset and Community Knowledge

• www.oracleretailrack.com


• www.oracleretailrack.com

• Post-conference materials

Planning & Supply Chain User Group Meetings Key Links

• Oracle Retail Newsletter (Click here to view in a Web Browser)o Link to subscribe to the Oracle Information InDepth - Retail Edition

• Oracle Retail Blogs:o Commerce Anywhere Blog (Enabling Commerce Anywhere for the Retail Industry)

o Oracle Retail Blog (Commerce Anywhere)

o Hands On Retail Blog (Thoughts and experiences on Oracle Retail)


o Hands On Retail Blog (Thoughts and experiences on Oracle Retail)

o Ramnath’s Retail Technology Blog (Musings of an Oracle Retail Technical Consultant)

• RACK – direct link to:o Oracle Retail Planning & Supply Chain User Group Meeting, Sept 2015 -Day 1

o Oracle Retail Planning & Supply Chain User Group Meeting, Sept 2015 -Day 2

o Oracle Retail Planning & Supply Chain User Group Meeting, Sept 2015 -Day 3

• Oracle Open World – Industry Central – Retail

• Oracle Retail 15.0.x Release Value Propositions (RVP) (Doc ID 2061335.1)

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