Although every implementation has its own stories; implementing Oracle eBS in contracting industry has entirely different taste. It comes with its own challenges from solution fitment to change management and process reengineering. Mr. Khaiata is highlighting some of the key challenges faced and the applied techniques to overcome them.
14. Solution Fitment
Unique Systems
What to integrate?
• No Existing converters
• Primavera vs. RIB
Which functionalities to retire?
• Duplicates
• Big Picture; Enterprise Architecture
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
15. Solution Fitment
Scalability
Burj Khalifa vs. Mockup
BOQ details; Shop fitout vs. Hotel fitout
Make or Subcontract
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
18. Process Reengineering
Full Business Knowledge
Touch my heart
Core vs. Supportive
Control vs. Flexibility
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
20. Change Management
“I’m not sure I know
what’s going on”
“This way is more effective”
Confidence
“I can handle this”
“This could be a better
way of doing it”
“Actually, things might get better”
“I feel
overwhelmed” “We can’t do this. It won’t work”
Time
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
24. Conclusion
Know your business
Keep the big picture in your mind
Have a clear Enterprise Architecture
Read between the lines
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE