ERP Logic Upgrade Brochure

1. ISUMS
The challenges to a successful SAP® upgrade.
SAP® is a constantly evolving suite of products. Keeping pace with these advances and
navigating the ERP journey is a must for any enterprise. However, the size and
complexity of SAP solutions make this task daunting. SAP upgrades require some adaptation
and adjustments to the new application version to accommodate the added functionalities.
Additionally, SAP has well-defined support deadlines for each release. After these dates, high
maintenance and enhancement expenses dramatically increase your total cost of ownership (TCO). The
good news is new dimension SAP products and new releases not only improve technical performance, they
Integrated SAP Upgrade Management Services
integrate seamlessly and improve business processes.
ERP Logic delivers the right solution.
ERP Logic has evaluated the critical success factors for SAP® upgrade projects and has built a detailed roadmap to
ensure you benefit from a highly successful upgrade. Our SAP professionals possess vast experience with upgrade
projects. In short, we have found the following elements to be essential to a successful upgrade:
Effective change management and thorough training of all key stakeholders
A business continuity plan to minimize downtime.
Thorough impact analysis, listing all modifications, custom objects and enhancements, and checking SAP
notes.
Accurate hardware sizing to ensure maximum return on investment.
Realistic and detailed project plans that depict duration and dependencies of all tasks, technical and func-
tional.
Adaptation and adjustment to the new application version and its functionalities.
iSUMS -Integrated SAP Jump start the project Strict adherence to
Upgrade Management and accelerate all phases stringent project time
Services of upgrade initiative. lines and budget.
Considers strategic Comprehensive
iSUMS is based on drivers of enterprise’s functional and
ERP Logic’s collective critical business technical testing and
experience and processes. training for a smooth
knowledge capital upgrade.
Gather key requirements
in an efficient and Analysis and
It is achieved through analytical manner to cataloging of all
ERP Logic’s accelerate the decision custom development.
Objectives of iSUMS
- Best Tools process. Low cost and high
Benefits of iSUMS
- Benchmarks Analyze each solution to quality project
- Credentials support your company's evaluation without a
What is iSUMS
- Approaches growth and operations long term financial
- Industry Expertise over time. commitment.
Identify and reduce high Lower Total Cost of
risk areas. Ownership and
improve operational
Bring proven upgrade
efficiency.
experience, tools.

2. Contact Us
ERP Logic World Headquarters
7423 Las Colinas Blvd, suite # 103
Irving, TX - 75063
Why Upgrade Tel : (972) 401 ERP1
Tel : (972) 401 ERP6
ERP 6.0 is the latest technical upgrade to existing SAP ERP systems and many Fax : (877) 374 2936
companies currently running instances of SAP R/3 4.6c, ECC5 and earlier versions will
either need to extend their maintenance agreements, or upgrade to ERP 6.0 before the end Registered Office
of 2010. The benefits of upgrading to ERP 6.0 sooner rather than later are driven by cost saving 8916 Fox Hollow Trail
and gaining competitive advantage. The competitive advantage of upgrading to ERP 6.0 is Irving, TX - 75063
realized in the increased flexibility of your ERP.
The constant changing business requirements means that a system such as SAP needs to adapt rapidly to the
Integrated SAP Upgrade Management Services
evolving business environment. If by the end of 2010 you’re running an earlier version of SAP than ERP 6.0,
maintenance costs would be significantly higher. Upgrades can take the form of a “like-for-like” upgrade with no
additional functionality or components or they can include system enhancements and additional functionality.
The “like-for-like” upgrade or ERP 6.0 technical upgrade is the lowest risk solution with the shortest
implementation timeframe.
Why ERP Logic
Based on our experience delivering SAP upgrade and SAP ERP projects and our insight into the risks and
challenges that organizations face during upgrades, we have created a complementary set of methodologies and
tools with flexible options to deliver successful upgrades rapidly and cost effectively. This approach places special
emphasis on reducing business risk, including minimizing business downtime - one of the leading concerns from
companies undergoing SAP upgrades.
To assist enterprises navigate and realize the significance of an SAP upgrade project ERP Logic provides a FREE
“ERP Logic SAP® Upgrade Information workshop” that covers the nuances of an SAP upgrade project. During the
workshop we provide an overview on SAP upgrade project challenge areas such as customizations, testing,
technology, security, training, business downtime, new features in ERP confirming business requirements;
Each workshop also provides organizations with an opportunity to consider the longer-term implications and
requirements of their upgrade with a group of ERP Logic upgrade experts.
Few areas but not limited to, that we cover during the workshop are :
SAP® ERP in Sales and Distribution SAP® ERP in Production Planning SAP® NetWeaver 7.0 & BI
SAP® ERP in Purchasing SAP® HR New Reporting capabilities
SAP® ERP in Financials SAP® Netweaver & BI Technical Value of Upgrade
Start Today
In a time when companies are relentlessly pushing to compete better, move faster and fight harder, ERP Logic is
the global technology partner with one single-minded passion: Dedicating our systems expertise, industry
intelligence and global resources to make your business stronger.
Call Us Today for scheduling a
“Free ERP Logic SAP® Upgrade
ERP Logic - Your ERP Navigator
Information Workshop”
For more information on how to drive your business results with
Tel : (972) 401 ERP1
ERP Logic, contact us at info@erplogic.com or visit our website at
Tel : (972) 401 ERP6
www.erplogic.com