Implico’s Quality Assurance Program for SAP solutions
Better implementation – better performance
Implico wants to ensure the implementation of SAP SDM/RFNO solutions is professional and error-free – not only when doing so ourselves but also when external companies are contracted to oversee implementation. This is why we also offer two partner services that are designed to supplement the implementation projects based on a methodological approach and with highly skilled consultants, both of which help to achieve the defined targets: the Partner Governance Service and the Partner Advisor Service.
In all 3 variants, our Quality Assurance Program is based on SAP’s Activate method for introducing S/4 and thus represents a one-stop-shop approach for our customers. The result is ‘twice’ the quality assurance: via the Activate method across all phases of implementation and through Implico Quality Assurance in the particularly critical phases of design and implementation.
Our aim with the Quality Assurance Program is to assure that SAP solutions can be utilized effectively, leveraging the full potential of our product and RISE with SAP offerings. We focus on SAP’s clean core strategy to guarantee that your company will always benefit from the latest release status as well as cloud-compliant extensions and customizations with minimal changes.
While the Governance Approach puts the focus of Implico’s support on the most important phases, the Advisor Approach guarantees a higher level of engagement by Implico.
With our Quality Assurance Program we want to assure that our SAP solutions can be used as effectively as possible and that processes are designed in a way that harnesses the full potential of our product’s standard capabilities. We want to mitigate risks and avoid negative consequences of inaccurate implementation.
- Deviations from the standard: By providing very specific products for a very specific industry, Implico’s SAP solutions require expertise and experience in their implementation. Customer-specific developments have to be minimized to avoid unnecessary expenses and additional maintenance costs.
- Integration challenges: SAP S/4 HANA SDM and RFNO implementations always involve integration with various SAP modules like SD and MM. The use of the SAP standard ensures a seamless data flow between the various SAP modules.
- User adoption: Without comprehensive training of the processes and solutions, end user may encounter unexpected issues or difficulties in adapting to the new system, thus impacting productivity and efficiency.
By integrating these quality assurance measures into our approach, we aim to enhance the overall reliability, performance and outcome of the SAP S/4HANA SDM and RFNO implementation trajectory and foster a smooth transition to ensure the success of the project.
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Scope of work:
Under the Full Implementation Approach, Implico is contracted by a partner or customer and takes care of the entire implementation process from the discovery phase to the run phase. All measures and activities are completely integrated into these process phases. This setup means that additional quality gates to assess the results of the project phases are redundant, since the Implico project methodology includes these steps as standard. Services such as project analysis, control and validation across different stages are part of the full implementation methodology.
Scope of responsibility:
In contrast to our Governance and Advisory approach, Implico takes over responsibility for the majority of tasks related to the implementation of our solutions. This much higher level of involvement offers considerable synergy for the entire project, especially when it comes to quality assurance.
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Scope of work:
Under the Advisor Approach, Implico is contracted by a partner or client to provide consulting and advisory services for the project lifecycle to help complete the project successfully and use our products correctly. Implico conducts different solution assessments over multiple stages of the project.
Scope of responsibility:
In contrast to the Governance approach, Implico is directly involved in the project activities and takes over responsibility for certain tasks. Therefore, the tasks and outputs of each SQA stage differ, too. The Advisor approach does not follow the SQA stages of the Governance approach in their full scope, as Implico consultants have a higher level of involvement in the project activities.
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Scope of work:
Under the Governance Approach, Implico is contracted by a partner or client to ensure that the design of the processes and solution proposal is aligned with the market best practices and product capabilities. Implico conducts different solution assessments over multiple stages of the project.
Scope of responsibility:
Implico does not bear any responsibility for the solution design or the implemented solution. Implico’s service exclusively consists of evaluating the work by the integrator and customer and listing potential for improvement.
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Implico’s Quality Assurance Program at a glance
With our Quality Assurance Program, we help to address the typical challenges of an implementation project. Perfectly synchronized with project management methodologies, it can be easily integrated into your project setup.
- Stage 1: An assessment of the project and pre-validation of business processes and WRICEFs.
- Stage 2a: The validation of business process design documents and functional specifications and configuration rationales.
- Stage 2b: Advisory to partners for the realization of the solution and validation of technical specifications.
Benefits for everyone involved
Our implementation partners immediately benefit from:
- Reduced individual development efforts – optimized WRICEF lists
- Fewer risks, fewer errors
- Validated specifications
- Optimized process design
- Increased efficiency and a more streamlined workflow
For SAP costumers, our Quality Assurance Program results in a considerable increase in immediate and long-term satisfaction with the implementation project and solution.
- Higher sustainability of solutions
- Less maintenance effort
- Enhanced performance
- Security of investment
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Implico understands that each implementation of SDM and RFNO is unique. To address the challenges associated with a lack of dedicated quality assurance, we work closely with our clients to offer tailored quality assurance strategies that align with specific project requirements and objectives.
With our experienced consultants and our focus on seamlessly integrating SAP S/4 SCSD solutions, we offer an excellent level of quality assurance. Reach out to us to safeguard your implementation projects.
