IMPACT in a SAP World
SAP’s ASAP Implementation methodology is an industry leading approach to implementing the world’s most powerful ERP solution, so how can IMPACT ™ make it better? Designed to work together, IMPACT™ and ASAP jointly provide a laser like focus on customer and client value, a robust framework for identifying, valuing, and prioritizing all change opportunities, and a tried and true methodology for implementing SAP in the most cost and time efficient manner available today.
When looking at the interrelationship between IMPACT ™ and ASAP, IMPACT ™ takes the lead and then defers to ASAP during Phase 2 “Design the Details” (Blueprint), while still providing the overarching framework to achieve business results. IMPACT ™ helps a company explore the bigger picture issues around why they want and need to transform their business by putting client and company value as the metrics for success and failure, while never forgetting that free cash flow and unleashed value is the core objective.
The IMPACT ™ Value for Company (VRM thread) brings value into all facets of the transformation. Value that is found in Set Direction (the first phase) then becomes the anchor of all decision making from that point forward. All ideas or proposed changes need to account for the value proposition. Using optimized value as the core strategy for the business transformation makes the analysis and planning for the transformation relatively simple since we have clear guidelines – does it add value?
IMPACT ™ provides the framework for finding the problems and providing the best solutions that add value both in the short and long run. Our use of a framework rather than strict package implementation methodology allows us to thoroughly analyze and develop a tailored gameplan for your company’s transformation, rather than having that gameplan ready during the initial meeting.
IMPACT ™ and SAP work hand-in-hand when the gameplan calls for SAP. Mapping to our Adoption and Accountability, Optimize Processes and Applications, and Lead and Manage Transformation (PMO) threads, ASAP methodology guides the design, development and implementation of the SAP solution from that point onward. All while keeping Value for Customer and Company (VRM) as the key decision making criteria throughout the transformation.
We love talking about how IMPACT ™ and how its supporting methodologies like VRM™ and ASAP work together to create fantastic results for our clients so please find us at Sapphire so we can talk to you about them.
Author Eric Rich, Partner, Infosys Consulting
