The document outlines Keel Solutions' approach to SAP ERP implementation, emphasizing the need for customization to fit unique business requirements. It compares various implementation strategies, including big-bang, phased rollout, and parallel adoption, highlighting their respective pros and cons. Additionally, it discusses technical aspects such as data migration, personnel training, and system testing to ensure effective ERP utilization.

1. A S S E T D A T A M A N A G E M E N T
F O R T H E E N E R G Y S E C T O R
SAP IMPLEMENTATION
CUSTOMIZATION SOLUTIONS

2. SAP implementation alone
won’t change your
business. Keel Solution
knows how to use and
customize it to match the
needs of each enterprise.

3. SAP ERP
Implementation
Strategy
Every big enterprise and small company is unique, however software
developers overlook this uniqueness due to their goal of making
software suitable for everyone. Thus, while ERP developers aim at
suiting needs of every enterprise, Keel strives to suit your business
needs.

4. SAP ERP Implementation
Strategy
The first step of ERP implementation with Keel is picking the
appropriate approach among three main ones.
Two main factors impact the approach selection: the budget and
the risk sensitivity. Implementation approaches can be
compared by their cost of implementation and the risks
involved.

5. Big-Bang
Implementation
This approach is used when everyone in a company switches to
using a new ERP at the same time and goes live with all
modules at once.
Keel recommends this strategy for small businesses or non-
critical parts of an enterprise (used in approx. 35% of
implementation projects).
Pros:
 Short implementation time
 Single system for the whole company
 Low cost
 Focused training
Cons:
 Productivity drop
 Nonreversible approach
 Error sensitivity
 A significant area of potential system issues

6. Phase
Rollout
Phase approach stitches the go-live time by putting into use one
part of the ERP at a time. The parts are determined for each
enterprise individually using business factors. The ERP may be
divided by functional, geographical, business and other factors.
Keel recommends this strategy for large organizations (used in
approx. 53% implementation projects).
Pros:
 Less risky
 More flexible
 More time to train users and fix issues
Cons:
 High implementation cost
 The necessity of developing temporary interfaces
 Slower Return on Investment

7. Parallel
Adoption
Parallel adoption is when the new ERP goes live while the old
ERP still in use.
This implementation approach allows implementing the system
in critical environments.
Pros:
 Short implementation time
 Single system for the whole company
 Low cost
 Focused training
Cons:
 Productivity drop
 Non-reversible approach
 Error sensitivity
 A significant area of potential system issues

8. Hybrid
Approach
Being a combination of all other methods, it is not a standalone
strategy. Hybrid approach is used in approximately 11% of
implementation projects.
Keel uses the parallel or phase implementation for critical
parts, and big bang approach for all the rest.

9. Technique The first technical aspect is to separate wants from needs, which
requires knowledge of the business processes and the ERP capabilities.
Keel is a navigation assistant in this landscape.

10. Instance and
Infrastructure
Keel helps its customers to calculate the most cost-efficient way of
the ERP implementation from the infrastructure point of view. We
specialize in cloud instances; however, our specialists can make the
list of the hardware and other equipment necessary to build a data
center.

11. Modules
SAP ERP consists of modules that need to be installed and
configured.
Among all SAP ERP modules, our specialists have also been
working with MM (Material Management) and PM (Plant
Maintenance) modules for more than 10 years.
Moreover, Keel has experience with other modules of SAP ERP
system, such as for Human Resources (HR), Sales and
Distribution (SD), Financial Accounting and Controlling (FICO),
the Quality Management module (QM), etc.

12. Basis
Configuration
The technical foundation that may potentially slow down SAP
applications functioning is called Basis. We have experience at
creating, configuring and maintaining such basis for various
versions of SAP ERP, including SAP R/3, SAP ECC, and the latest
SAP S/4 HANA.

13. Data
Migration
Data is the primary resource managed by ERP, therefore it
needs to be clear to provide correct results.
Data migration process is very individual for every company
and thus cannot be automatic. It needs to be tailored each time
the migration is necessary.
Data Cleansing which is a paramount step in data migration
because it reduces the amount of data that needs to migrate
and makes the usage of ERP efficient.

14. Personnel
Training
End users’ lack of knowledge of the ERP can hinder its
benefits. Thus, before a new ERP is implemented, the
personnel must be trained for the required level.
Keel can identify the skills of the staff at every layer of
the ERP usage.

15. Trial and
Testing
SAP allows users to test their ERP and feel its benefits, so the
investment into an implementation doesn’t become a pig in a poke.
Keel can create a custom ERP system for your business to try it out
and support the usage of the ERP. Thus, the maximum benefits are
extracted.
Meticulous testing is a part of any successful ERP implementation.
The most demanding testing is required for Big Bang
implementation, since it is the final period of errors and issues
detection.

16. KeelSolutionOffices

17. Keel Solution ApS
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Denmark
TEL: +45 3393 3435
Keel Solution North America LLC
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Houston, TX 77042
TEL: +1 (713) 267-2300
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