The SPEER programme implemented an ERP system across the logistical and financial domains of the Dutch Armed Forces over several years from 2005-2014. It involved standardizing processes, migrating to a single SAP system, and reorganizing to support joint operations. Key challenges included the complexity of integrating many processes, organizational changes, and long timeframes. Lessons included managing complexity through a stepwise approach, strong governance, and ensuring business benefits rather than just an IT project.

1. The SPEER programme Implementation of ERP in the logistic and financial domain of the Dutch Armed Forces

3. Like most of the world’s defense forces, the Dutch saw a major change over the past 15 years New focus: world wide missions for international peace and stability The SPEER Programme context Wider mission spectrum, flexible expeditionary capabilities, cooperation between services, use of common assets Joint operations

4. Restructured NL Defence Organization BEFORE 2005 To MODNL Defence Material Organisation Defence Services Navy Army Air Force OPERATIONAL COMMANDS SERVICE CENTERS MP MINDEF Navy ARMY Air Force

5. Why is change inevitable ? JOINT LOGISTIC SUPPORT FOR JOINT OPERATIONS Improve efficiency (phase 1 668 FTE / 20 M€/yr) Support new business model (costs visibility, shared service centres) Phase out legacy, Improve IT management Improve asset management & financial control structurally The world changes … Policies are changing … The Dutch Mod is changing … Technology is changing … Program goals

7. Core processes of Defence: Value chain FORM UNITS (Onderhouden/Bevoorraden) (Onderhouden/Bevoorraden) OPERATIONAL EXERICISES & TRAINING EXECUTE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CONTROL MISSIONS &OPERATIONAL READINESS LOGISTICS (SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN) PERSONNEL EQUIPMENT OPERATIONAL LOGISTICS

8. Joint missions require joint support: Possible scenario Depot AGB Depot ODC APOE 42 Tankbat 301 SQN 130 CL-CIE Marns-bat Ops Theatre VC APACHE DET VC-DET MARNS- DET TKPEL HRSTGP TKPEL APACHE OHDGP Foreign Unit Local Supplier 933 SQN Formation TF & NSE SPOD/ APOD SPOE

11. Programme Characteristics (3) SPEER as a bridge between two worlds Transparency: sharing information Government Checks & balances Focus on efficiency & conformance Security: protecting information Operations Focus on effectivity Defence Modern business processes: supply, logistics, ILS, maintenance, procurement, finance Public governance Military Command and control

13. To be Current Practices Standardized Processes One Standardized Information system Standardized Data Migration Migration Proces Standardization as a key element: It symbolizes both change and joint operations Processes Info Systems Data Finance Processes Information systems Data Processes Information systems Data Processes Information systems Data Navy Airforce Army

14. SPEER Programme results p r o c u r e m e n t Service centers Operational Commands Depots MaintenanceDepots Finance, Integrated Logistic Support VSPK JUN 2009 NH 90 MAR 2010 MATLOG 320 NOV 2010 JUNI 2008 Transport Supply chain management

19. QUESTIONS ?