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RPC and Competitive Edge Inc. (CEI) collaborated on the design and configuration of a very complex multi-level solution, with unique functional and technical challenges. The client required differentiation between the master schedule and sub-schedules. Only the master schedule is aligned between SAP and Primavera, while the detailed schedules are automatically derived and aligned in Primavera only. At the same time, unsupported instances of P6 were upgraded to a single supported instance.
SAP Integration
Following a series of design workshops a proof of concept (PoC) was modelled and transported via a development environment through to production.
The high-level process starts in SAP, where highlevel WBS structures and networks are established for budgeting and to act as a master schedule. The process included…
Data Migration
To ensure all projects were consistent with the new coding structures, an exercise to both cleanse and update existing data was undertaken. Many hundreds of projects were migrated and at the same time a comprehensive housekeeping exercise substantially reduced the amount of redundant data.
P6 Upgrade
A parallel stream involved the technical installation and configuration of a fresh install of P6 and, once tested, the design configuration was applied. Further User Acceptance Testing (UAT) was carried out to test that the business rules adhered to the business process.
Training
Following a detailed training needs analysis, a bespoke, process led, training programme was created using a mixture of traditional instructor led training and use of Oracle UPK (User Productivity Kit). Training was delivered to circa 500 users.
