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Understand SAP ASAP 8.0
1. Americas' SAP Users' Group
3 PART WEBINAR SERIES BASED UPON ASAP 8.0 AGILE METHODOLOGY
John Choate - PMMS SIG Chair
Jan Musil – SAP PMO
Raimar Hoeliner - SAP Services
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3. Agile Series – TODAY #1 (SETTING STAGE)
Agile in SAP Projects
Explain Rapid Deployment Solutions (RDS) and SAP’s Assemble-to-Order
(A2O) approach
Review key concepts of ASAP 8 including ASAP acceleration techniques
Explain how Agile is supported through ASAP
Discuss how to leverage RDS and Agile for project acceleration
Review Agile success stories
4. WEBINAR #2 & #3
Agile Project Launch and
Requirements
Explain how to launch Agile
project
Discuss Agile project organization,
roles and responsibilities
Lean ‘Blueprinting’ with scope
validation
Importance of baseline build for
solution validation and design
How to build project backlog
Agile Realization and
Releases
Describe how to prepare
deployment release plan
Discuss key elements of iteration,
team roles and responsibilities
Discuss the details of SAP
configuration, testing,
documentation, etc.
Review how solution gets
deployed in Agile environment
5. Presentation Objectives
Explain Rapid Deployment
Solutions and SAP’s
Assemble-to-Order approach
Review key concepts of ASAP
8 including ASAP
acceleration techniques
Explain how Agile is
supported through ASAP
Discuss how to leverage RDS
and Agile for project
acceleration
Review Agile success stories
8. SAP Rapid Deployment Solutions -The Best of SAP in One Package
SOFTWARE
Modular,
Preconfigured
Address the
most urgent
business needs
CONTENT
Proven
business value
through best
practices,
implementation
accelerators &
tools
ENABLEMENT
Accelerated
solution
adoption
through guides &
educational
materials
SERVICES
Fixed scope
and price ➜
maximum
predictability &
lower risk
10. With New Delivery Approach we …
The How …
… ensure the most predictable
and fastest time to business
value
… deliver the integration the
business demands to start and
grow without compromises
… choose from a modular ready
to use portfolio of
solution, deployment and pricing
options
… innovate faster than
competitors and leverage the full
potential of the game changers
* Source: Porsche Consulting, „Caracho“ 07, „Varianten
Reichtum“
11. Saving Time and Costs with the Right Mix of Delivery Models
0
Design Based
10
Prep
20
30
Business
Blueprint
40
50
60
70
Realization
80
90
Testing
100
Go-live
% time
and effort
Strategic
Assemble to
Order
Industrialized
Start
Deploy
Run
Commodity
Blueprint - up to 100% Savings
Fixed scope
Business Blueprint ready to
validate
Best Practice processes
modeled and described
Realization - up to 50% Savings
Best Practices processes
configured and documented
Delivery through transports
and BC Sets
Operational Support
Documents available
Testing- up to 30% Savings
Test Case templates supplied
Operations support templates
available
13. Assemble to Order powered by ASAP
Includes Speed, and Risk Mitigation
Prepare
Deploy
Scope
Validate
Adjust
Business
Drivers
SAP
IP
Roll Outs
Iterative Delta
Scope
Implementation
Solution Design
Solution Validation
Roadmap and
Approach
Pre Assembly
Assemble
Value Prototyping
Optional
Delta Scope /
Visualizations
15. ASAP 8 Methodology
One integrated framework for services and project delivery
Delivery
Models
Content
Location
Delivery Methodology is fundamental corner stone for prescribing delivery model for
services and delivery projects
Access ASAP 8
Prescriptive and Comprehensive
guided work procedures for project
team, deliverables for project managers and
accelerators for all users
Scalable
From Industrialized Services through A2O to
Design-based Projects
Innovative
Agile, Design Thinking, Visualization, Cloudbased Deployment
Sound Practices
Project Quality Gates
Knowledge Capture and Re-use
16. Major Accelerations of A2O Delivery Approach
IP Re-Use for Industrialized, A2O, Design Based
Rapid Deployment Solutions
Engineered Services
Business Process Content
Solution Validation (A2O)
• Pre-Assembled Solution Validation
• Value Prototyping
• SAP Application Visualization by iRise
Iterative Build / Agile (A2O)
• Value Based Roadmap [Program]
• Multi-Release Deployment Strategy [Program/Project]
• Agile Incremental build and test cycles [Project]
Innovations
• HANA Enterprise Cloud
• Value Prototyping Lab
• Co-Innovation Lab / Custom Development
Faster Time to
Value
Deliver Quality and
Risk Mitigation
Deliver on
Expectations
Protect Investments
Complementary Techniques
Supported through ASAP 8
18. Lean and Agile – Changing Customer Expectations
Key Benefits
Optimize Time to Value – deliver fast, packaged, low TCI
offerings
Improve Quality – better quality through frequent
inspection of working product
Customer Focus – regular interaction with end users
leads to better solution and its acceptance
Proof Points – there is a need to gain trust by
demonstrating capability to solve pain points early and
frequently.
Enhanced visibility and measurable results
19. Agile in Application Lifecycle Management
Delivery of Requirements via Release
Roadmap
Baseline
Scope
Backlog /
Release
Planning
Integration
Test
Validation
Gap
Identificatio
n
Prioritized
Backlog
2-to-4 wks
iteration cycle
Build, Document, Review,
Unit / String Test
Deploy
Integration
Test
Iterative
Baseline
Build
Q-Gate: Build to Test
Deployment
Mode
Decision: Requirements to Scope
Business
Needs
Implement in
Sprints
Build
Release
User
Acceptanc
e Test
Non
Functional
Test
Q-Gate: Test to Deploy
Design
Lean Blueprint
Q-Gate: Scope to Build
Bite Size
Pieces
Execute
Deploymen
t
20. Agile ASAP Methodology for A2O Project
Working
Software
Release 1
Sprint
Releas
e Plan
Implementation of Backlog
Items in Iterations
Define & Analyze
Scope
Demo SAP Standard
Baseline Build
Backlog
List
Tests
Sprint
Sprint
2-to-4 wks
iteration cycle
Final
Prep.
Sprint
Support
Organization
readiness
Sprint
Demo
Business Priority
Release 2
Time
Project
Prep
Lean Blueprint
Realization Release 1
Final
Prep
Go-Live
Support
Realization Release 2
Project Management / Organizational Change Management / Training / Data Management
21. Agile ASAP: Business Value Focused Scope Validation Phase
Product Backlog
Would
Priority days
4
16
5
15
1
14
8
13
2
12
7
11
3
10
4
09
2
08
2
07
4
06
3
05
3
04
6
03
4
02
5
01
Should
Demo
Must
Checkpoint
Checkpoint
Process WS and
Sol. Architecture
Checkpoint
Business Priority
Could
Key components of
Scope Validation
Iterative Baseline Build
Solution Demo
Visualization
Focus on Business Value
through-out
Prioritized Product
Backlog
Lean documentation
templates
• Define & Analyze, Scope,
• Demo Standard SAP
Baseline Build
Scope Validation
Evaluation
& Release
Planning
Time
22. Lean Blueprinting: Solution Validation Approach
Workshop Type A
Solution Validation
Workshop Type B
Delta Design
1. Reference Value
Provide Process, Value and
Strategic Context
Set Boundaries
Tie to Business Case, Value
Drivers
6. Verify & Accept
Verify process & solution
design
Drive Acceptance
2. Validation of SAP
Solution
Show and tell SAP
standard key design
elements
5. Delta Design
Update Business Models
and Process Design
Solution Design and
Visualize
3. GAP Identification
Identify gaps to Standard
Log additional scope
items
4. Delta Scope
Prioritization
7. Release &
Sprint Planning
23. Agile ASAP – Iterative Realization Phase
Product Backlog
Epic
Integration
Test
Would
Priority days
Must
Should
Could
Business Priority
Working Software
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
09
08
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
4
5
1
8
2
7
3
4
2
2
4
3
3
6
4
5
UAT
String Test
Epic
Sprint 4
Sprint 3
String Test
Unit
Sign-Off
(Organization
readiness)
Unit
Sprint 2
Sprint 1
Unit
Unit
Iterations / Demos
Time
… Lean Blueprint
Realization
24. Closer look at a Sprint / Iteration
2-4 weeks
Document
Test
Build
2.2 Daily Team Meeting
2.4 Sprint Demo
Document
Test
Build
Delta Requirement D
Design
Document
Test
Build
Delta Requirement B
Design
Delta Requirement C
Design
Document
Test
Build
Design
2.1 Sprint Planning
Delta Requirement A
2.5 Sprint Retrospective
2.3 Sprint Execution
25. ASAP 8 in SAP Service Marketplace - Demo
WBS Dictionary Description
Tasks with description
Accelerators – Templates
and Samples
26. ASAP 8 Training Offerings
Project Managers and Team Leads
ASA380 Course
for ASAP 8
Certifiction
C_PM_71
Associate SAP
Project Manager
Certification
Classroom 2 days / also e-learning
Agile ASAP class
Classroom 2 days
Public offerings – SAP Education
ASA380 – ASAP class updated to ASAP
8
C_PM_71 – ASAP 8 based certification
exam
SAP internal
Agile ASAP classroom training
Available as custom workshop for
customers / partners
27. Putting it all together
Leveraging Rapid Deployment Solutions, Assemble-to-Order and
Agile deployment for maximum project value
28. Assemble Projects with RDS and Engineered Services
From Service WBS to Project Delivery WBS
Explore
Deliver Services
Initiate
Project
Pick Suitable RDS and Services
from Service Portfolio
Plan
Project
Execute
Project
Monitor &
Control Project
Close
Project
ASAP 8 Based
Project Delivery WBS
Assemble
Customer Needs
Iterative
Deployment
Solution Demo &
Appl. visualization
Deliverable /
Task
Deployment
Mode
Content Re-Use
Roles
Responsibilities
Effort
29. Retail Company - Fast Track with ASAP Agile
•
•
Large independent retailer in North America (more than 800 stores in 24 states)
An “Agile Shop” – wants to leverage this going forward and increase business participation and cross-team
collaboration
Objectives: Increase visibility into progress; Leverage rapid feedback loops; Increase solution acceptance; Leverage
standard solution where applicable
Backlog
WS B
Project
Initiation
Epic
Epic
Sprints
1-3
Sprints
4-6
Solution
Validation
Sprint Planning
Scope Validation
Iterations / Demos
Realization
String
4
5
1
8
2
7
3
4
2
2
4
3
3
6
4
5
Must
A2O PreAssembly /
Fast Track
Demo
WS A
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
09
08
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
[d]
String
Should
Could
Would
Priority
E2E
Tests
Final
Prep.
Support
Organizational
Readiness
Final Prep
Run
30. Key Take Away
Drive for better “Time to Value”; customers are looking for
early confirmation that requirements can be met.
Rapid Deployment Solutions greatly shorten deployment of
SAP solutions.
SAP offers a proven set of Acceleration Techniques and
Deployment Strategies in ASAP 8
Agile has been used successfully in SAP projects of various
sizes and solution scope and helps to mitigate risk
Level of acceleration and approach need to be tailored to the
customer’s situation, requirements and culture
31. Additional Resources
SAP Rapid Deployment Solutions
http://www.sap.com/rds
SAP Advanced Delivery Management (A2O)SAP Advanced Delivery
Management
Access to ASAP 8 on SAP Service Marketplace
http://service.sap.com/asap
ASAP Community in SAP Community Network
http://scn.sap.com/community/asap-methodology
ASUG SAP Agile, Lean, and Implementation Acceleration Influence Council
http://www.asug.com/influence/6043
Ask Questions
Post your questions to the discussions in the ASUG SIG communities
32. WEBINAR #2 & #3
Agile Project Launch and
Requirements
Explain how to launch Agile
project
Discuss Agile project organization,
roles and responsibilities
Lean ‘Blueprinting’ with scope
validation
Importance of baseline build for
solution validation and design
How to build project backlog
Agile Realization and
Releases
Describe how to prepare
deployment release plan
Discuss key elements of iteration,
team roles and responsibilities
Discuss the details of SAP
configuration, testing,
documentation, etc.
Review how solution gets
deployed in Agile environment
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35. The Simplified Rapid Deployment Solution Experience
Walkthrough
Explore
Select
Solution Explorer
Solution Configurator
Explore SAP solutions, their
capabilities, and related SAP Rapid
Deployment solutions
Configure your custom solution
leveraging
SAP
Rapid
Deployment solutions
Deploy
Obtain a pre-assembled SAP Rapid
Deployment solution
36. The Simplified Rapid Deployment Solution Experience
Walkthrough
Deploy
Deployment Cockpit
Execute
implementation
steps
building on what pre-assembled
Rapid
Deployment
solutions
deliver
Deploy
Solution Manager
Follow ASAP methodology and
implement deltas integrated in
Solution Manager
Run
Solution Manager
Utilize SAP Solution Manager for
solution operations.
37. Portfolio of Pre-Assembled Rapid-Deployment Solutions
Initial country availability: US and Germany (for ERP). More countries planned.
Initial language availability: English, Germany. More languages planned.
Best when…
CRM on HANA (ready for integration with ERP)
Live ERP, no CRM in place
CRM on HANA (standalone)
No CRM is in place
CRM on HANA integrated with ERP on HANA
No ERP & CRM is in place
ERP on HANA
No ERP is in place
360 Customer: Sales
No CRM is in place
360 Customer: Service
No CRM is in place
360 Customer: Marketing
Available via Product Material
Pre-Assembled Rapid Deployment solutions
No CRM is in place
Standard
Services
Optional services
Add more SAP Rapid Deployment solutions to a pre-assembled Rapid
Deployment solution via a chargeable custom pre-assembly service
Have the solution hosted during implementation via a cloud-logistics service
* Disclaimer: SAP reserves the right to completely cancel or change this portfolio at any time without further notice. For some names final branding by One
Voice and Solution Marketing is still pending.
Inside of each rapid-deployment solution are 4 components:Software that is pre-configured so you can address your most urgent business processes – fast.Content - SAP-supportedbestpractices, templates, andtoolsmakesolutionadoptioneasierEnablement - Guides andeducational material speed end-user adoptionImplementation services – that have a fixed price and a fixed, providing maximum predictability and minimal risk<<nextslide>>
Now let’s have a look at the different types of acceleration that we have available at SAP.By the way these Acceleration Techniques have been introduced with great interest to our customers at numerous occasions, we have the SAP solution tour in over 6 major cities in NA, we have a SAP services webcast and the feedback that we get is excellent. It also reflect the opinion of industry analyst who looked at the suitability of Agile for ERP.Lets get back to our four major groups of techniques. IP Re-Use Solution Demo Approach iterative build Parallelization of ServicesAll of these techniques are complementary and can be applied as a combinationsIP-ReuseThis group speaks to any type of assets that leverage content rich documentation and solutions, such as industry and pre-configured solutions,SAP’s new launch services and also the Virtual Appliance Factory, of which we will hear more about in the later section of this presentation.Solution Demo ApproachThe solution demo approach is an early visualization of the solution based on SAP standard functionalities.It provides customers early confirmation that their requirements can be met, and it builds confidence in the solution. At the same time it helps to reduce the risk of rework since the customer has a better understanding of the proposed solution.The solution demo approach that has been introduced with ASAP 7 as part of Blueprinting.For any development objects we also strongly recommend an approach that helps to simulate and visualize the vision.You will see more on the Solution demo approach in the next sections.Iterative BuildDescribes an approach to build the solution in increments with frequent inspection points, that increase the visibility on the build progress, and help to get earlier acceptance of the solutions.Parallelization of ServicesSpeaks to the concept of “out-sourcing” deliverables of an implementation project to compress the timeline. One of my favorite examples of parallelization is the work that the CoE does as part of Value Prototyping.Let me give you an examples:We were in the preparation for a project at a customer and we knew that it was essential for the project to solve our most critical design problems before we can get seriously started with the project.The problem to solve was as simple as to build a system that is capable of processing 2.2. mio Sales Orders, 560.000 invoices, and 300.000 concurrent price queries based on custom pricing tables.While the project preparation was in flight, we collaborated with the CoE and within 3 week the solution was build in the CoE lab environment, after the 4th week the system had been volume tested And before we went into Blueprinting we had knowledge transfer sessions with the team to explain to them the key design principles.We happen to have with us today Fred Fickling. He is the man, who was my customer of the example given. Since then he joined SAP.Fred, do you want to share with us the benefits that you saw back then as a customer.<Fred speaks>Fred, thank you very much for your insight.
SAP customers are looking to receive early and frequent confirmation that their requirements can be metcost effectively, in order to minimize risk and build confidence in the solution.There is a need to demonstrate capability to solve customer pain points early in or at the beginning of a project, through Proofs of concept, Proofs of vision, and Solution Demos
Picture above shows planned design of the ASAP Methodology for Implementation 7.0 business add-on for Agile implementation. Note that final implementation of the business add-on may be altered during the development process.
Use reference material and use it to anticipate areas of interest, this might trigger a value prototypeAlso listen for additional gaps
Demo Agile ASAP in SMP and RDC
As you see it illustrated in this slide, assembling solutions starts in the Opportunity Management phaseAs tools, we have ASAP8, And also an Assembled to Order guidethe Assembled to Order Guide helps us to define the solution scope select service content conduct a technical feasibility check identify potential solution gaps determine the implementation sequence or roadmap and helps us to assemble a bid as well as a Statement of WorkASAP8 delivers a Work Break Down structures, that can be combined with each other.Each part of the WBS defines DeliverablesTasksthe deployment mode (on-site, near-shore, off-site) as well as the person responsible and efforts.there will also be an enhanced infrastructure that will not only support the assembly of bids but also the deployment of solutions, all integrated into PtD our project management tool.For you to learn about all of this approach, we have initiated a program for the SAP Advanced Delivery Management in North America and Betsy Bohling will now talk more about this program, after the next poll.Betsy, I would like to hand it over to you now.
Explore - Solution ExplorerDiscover solutions by industry or area of responsibilityIdentify Solution Capabilities and related SAP Rapid Deployment solutionsComplete the picture with relevant business drivers, underlying products, license materials, and available servicesSelect – Solution ConfiguratorSelect your solution capabilities and business processes. Get SAP‘s recommended packages matching your scope online.Obtain a detailed report outlining the SAP rapid-deployment solutions and software licenses required for implementing your custom solutionCompare different custom solutions, and share them with colleaguesDeploy – pre-assembled RDSJump-start your project with a pre-assembled Rapid-Deployment Solution ready to run.Preconfigured with best practices, often across multiple, pre-installed and pre-integrated componentsCan be easily extended with additional SAP Rapid Deployment solutions and specific customization.
Deploy- Deployment CockpitCollaborative environment for the project team to organize, execute, and track implementation stepsFully loaded with required activities to complete the implementation of SAP Rapid Deployment solutions in a speedy fashionFull project team information is just one click awayDeploy – SAP Solution ManagerASAP extended to cover Simplified Rapid-Deployment Solution ExperienceExecution of remaining process adaptation and delta customizing based on pre-defined Solution Manager project templatesSeamless transition of relevant content into run & operate phaseRun – SAP Solution ManagerPre-defined linkage of Business Process Monitoring content to best practice processes for pre-assembled Rapid-Deployment Solutions.Easy set up of business process monitoring purposes and seamless delivery of support services