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SWIFT Suite Toolsand Methodology

Overview


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Agenda

Introduction

Value Proposition

Methodology Comparison

Scott Free Solutions and RSC

Case Study


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Project Managers Business Unit Managers

Consultants End User Customers

Documentation and Configuration Management Control

Single source of truthFewer resources to manageSimplifies Issue Management

Lowers RiskImproves QualityReduces cost and time for implementationImproves Knowledge Management within the

practiceEstablishes long-term relationships with

clients

Faster ROI and Lower TCOAffordable implementations through

shortened project durationTools to maintain the instance after the

deployment.Scalability – leverage your standard setups

as your business grows

Tools that support configuration and data migration with no programming

Focus on solving customers’ business requirements rather than repetitive keying of setups into Oracle application

Structured documentation repositoryRapid realization of customer

requirements

The SWIFT Suite 360o Value Proposition


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Value for the Project Manager

Documentation Management and Control

Configuration Management Control

Project Management Simplified


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Value for the Business Unit Manager

Less Risk

Quality

Cost

Knowledge

Time

Relationships


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Enter documentation into diverse formats

No common structureNo common location

All documentation in one standard format

Central location via the webAccessible by all locationsStandard or proprietary templates availableIndustry templatesEnter only the adjustments needed

Traditional SWIFTSuitevs.


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Large team manually keys the configurations into Oracle applications

FULLY AUTOMATED – NO EFFORT



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Test the Application and configuration settings

Apply patchesReconfigure as neededKeep personal document of changesKeep personal list of patches

PRE-PROVEN TEMPLATES MINIMIZE PATCHES AND TESTING

Changes are recorded directly to the central location in a standard formatWhen necessary a new instance can be rebuilt overnight



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Collect, co-ordinate all personal documentation into the central document for the project

Not required – already com-pleted in previous steps



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Large team re-keys all configurations and applies patches to produce the PRODuction environment

1. Fully automated – little effortAND

2. Tools to load master data



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THE RSC “Back Office” and Scott Free Solutions’s “Front Office”

The templates designed and built are now in use by 200 Oracle customers in 20 countries

Performed 17 implementations in the last 3 years

Experience in a wide range of Oracle modules

Scott Free Solutions is U.S. Distribution Partner coordinating with RSC in Bangkok

SFS has experience in Oracle and provides “Front Office” methodology, change management, and PMO services


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A Reference Story – EMERSON ELECTRIC

The Goal–14months–20+companies–11 countries–4 Languages-APAC– One Instance

ChinaTaiwanHong KongSingaporeIndiaThailandMalaysiaPhilippinesIndonesiaJapanKorea

The Team

IBM Global Business Services


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A Reference Story – EMERSON ELECTRIC

The Implementation– China Started Nov 2005

Fin, PO, Dist, MFGIncorporate Group standardsIncorporate Subsidiary needs

– 3 China companies live June 2006– Rollout for HK started

GOLIVE Sept 1st 2006

– Rollout for Japan startedGOLIVE Dec 1st 2006

– Rollout for Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, IndiaCommence Sept – GOLIVE Dec 1 2006

– Rollout for KoreaCommence Oct 2006 – GOLIVE Jan 2007


Joint Team

Team transferred to HK


2nd Team

Project is on time and on budget


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Open KnowledgeWare

Configuration management for the Oracle e-Business Suite– SWIFTSuite and the KnowledgeWare

Oracle instance Builder– Builds and Maintains Oracle instances

Data Migration tool– SWIFTMigrate

Oracle instance Maintenance– Real time application of changes as you make them to the

KnowledgeBasePatch Management System

– Allows you to select and apply patches automatically to one or more instances


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Top Reasons to Use SWIFTSuite

Improved Competitiveness

Improved Client Relationships through better focus on Customers’ business needs

Re-usability of consultant knowledge

Automation

Tools assist in full life cycle of the implementation and maintenance project


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Thank You!

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