The vcpowerpack14 introduces an independent configuration allowing users to create specifications without business context, significantly accelerating data access and reducing hardware load compared to previous versions. It features an XML-based dynamic index database for parameter storage and expands integration capabilities with various systems, including web and mobile access. The solution is fully compatible with SAP's HANA platform, enhancing real-time processing and offering cross-plant configuration management.

1. ...because, it’s not always
what you see…

2. …what’s new?
independent
configuration
THE POWER
super-
fast
data access
OF FOUR.
HANA
web &
3rd party compatibility
backend
frontend

3. Independent configuration
# DIFFERENT USAGES OF THE CURRENT
# DIFFERENT USAGES OF THE NEW
CONFIGURATION PROFILE*
CONFIGURATION PROFILE**
4
400000+
RESTRICTED TO SAP’s
RESTRICTED TO……… NOTHING!
BUSINESS PROCESS CONTEXT
(ACTUALLY, THE NUMBER IS INFINITE, OK?)
*) The current LO-VC/ CoreVC restricts the usage of a configuration profile to
material, general task list, standard network or model service spec (or, how the
commoners say you can configure a sales order, production order, purchase order
and a material).
**) The new VCPowerPack14 comes with an independent configuration - means: via
a custom transaction a complete configuration/ specification is created. No business
context required. You decide what to do with it after you created the spec - not the
other way around.

4. Super fast data access
% ACCELERATION TO ACCESS CONFIGURATION *
COMPARED TO STANDARD LO-VC
54%
VCPowerPack 2011
89% =4x
FASTER!
than VCPowerPack 2011
*) based on a benchmark from a fully integrated SAP ECC6.0 system,
whereas entering a VA21 transaction the access of the configuration
(open/ building/back out) would need 68s/-/29s (LO-VC), 11s/20s/13s
(VCPowerPack2011) and 3s/4s/3s (VCPowerPack14).

5. Super fast data access – How?
REDUCTION OF SAP MASTER DATA*
COMING FROM
CHARACTERISTICS
3000+
*) While using SAP’s classification system
allows you to do a bunch of good stuff –
using characteristics to store your spec
parameters is very slow and consumes lots of
TO EXACTLY
processing time and clutters up your hardware workload. It’s ok for smaller specs, but
since you need about 3000+ char to describe
let’s say a folding carton it’ll slow down your
system significantly. With VCPowerPack14 we
completely redesigned the way to store the parameters in SAP. Instead of using
Standard SAP Master Data structures, we’ve store the spec parameters in a xml-based
dynamic index database. Seamlessly built in SAP. Versioning included. Super fast.
Takes the load of your CPUs. And consumes much less memory.
Why are 4 characteristics left? Well, we still wanna talk back to SAP at some point,
right? Then we’ll use the proven method – with the minimum of master data required.
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6. enhanced frontend
THE TOP 4 END USER ENHANCEMENTS
Configure as many layers as you want – in one
simple screen.
MULTIPART
Simultaneous pricing of multiple quantities – in your
configuration. Stored via xml. Fast. No extra step.
MULTIPRICE
FAST DATA
Specify your most relevant data and bring it on top
or up front.
SALES
ENTRY
We’ve integrated the independent config into each
SAP sales document. Not as VC. As a simple tab.
BOOST

7. easy-to-use backend
THE TOP 4 ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENTS
Allows for a fast and transparent management of
all configuration models based on your products.
REGISTRY
INDEPENDENT
Our new approach of having an independent configuration
in SAP requires less LO-VC maintenance.
Built-in standard SAP BOM and Routing functions
make it easy to create discrete data out of each spec.
ROUTING
A completely restructured maintenance concept simplifies
the industry-specific setup. Long overdue. We know.
INDUSTRY

8. OUR HANA compatibility Roadmap
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VCPowerPack is fully, 100%, totally compatible with SAP’s newest
database technology, the HANA platform. Our xml-based database
supercharges access speed. And not only that, we’re ready to get the
best of both worlds – the power of real time + cloud-based deployment
option – with SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud.
VCPowerPack goes cross-plant. A network configuration monitor will
show immediately all plants in your network that can produce the spec
you’re about to configure. With all checks, costs and prices. One screen.
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VCPowerPack gets wings. Our independent configuration, as
introduced with VCPowerPack14 is capsuled and available as
app, in whatever cloud universe the future holds. And not
only that; other VCPowerPack functionalities such as load
optimization and pricing are available in the cloud.
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Apr ‘14
15
Mid ‘15
End ‘16
2017
powered by
VC (‘we ‘see!)

9. 3rd party/ web integration
WITH VCPowerPack14,OUR
TOP 4
INTEGRATION
HUBS TO
rd
3
PARTY &
WEB
are:
WEB. With VCPowerPack14 we
deliver a complete web frontend.
Out-of-the box, integrated via our
web connector. Use your SAP logon
to access your system; conveniently
from the web or any mobile device.
APO. We integrate our spec related
routings and BOMs with SAP’s
powerful planning optimizer.
MES. Our standardized extraction
layer talks to each shop floor/
execution system. Bidirectional.
CAD. We feed data from and to
each major CAD program. During
runtime of course, right when you
need it.

10. Ready to see more?
THE POWER
www.vcpowerpack14.com
OF FOUR.

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