1. A method for Agile ERPimplementations as a new Service for ZestJanuary 17, 2013Master Thesis Jean Vercruysse

2. How it started 2010 : Zests competitive adantage : know-how in the power market, particularlySmart metering (cf. Smart grids) lever for geographical growth :January 17, 2013 Master Thesis Jean Vercruysse 3. Belgian power market2010 : monopolistic (Electrabel) - even till 2012 no innovating environment no hard need for Zests know-how & services Shift from geographical growthstrategy to Assortment growth strategyJanuary 17, 2013 Master Thesis Jean Vercruysse 4. Possible new services New market segment : Healthcare New activities : Zest Academy (training activities) Business-IT alignment improvement activitiesJanuary 17, 2013 Master Thesis Jean Vercruysse 5. Considered new services New market segment : Healthcare New activities : Academy (Training) Improving Business-IT alignmentZests BPM-core skillsOwn experience with BPMand ERP-projects (also @(@ intersection betweenintersection betweenBusiness & IT)Business & IT)January 17, 2013Master Thesis Jean Vercruysse 6. Scope definition Final focus : Agile ERP-implementations why ? Too many ERP projects are unsuccessful www.freebalance.com/blog/?p=3372 Agile methods allow Better results in Software DevelopmentJanuary 17, 2013Master Thesis Jean Vercruysse 7. Agile projects whatJanuary 17, 2013Master Thesis Jean Vercruysse 8. Contradictio in terminisERPs integrational aspect ~ nervous system (of anorganisation)Agile ERP = cutting it into pieces (sprints) Wise to cut an integrative system ? Do not cut, but distinguish entire processes andprocess variants / cases as sprints Ex.: Purchasing facilities purchasing rawmaterialsJanuary 17, 2013Master Thesis Jean Vercruysse 9. Own vision on Agility Agility a must for any Industry, Business, Process ??? However : a static process today may need to become Agile (andvice versa) scenarios / paths Maturity (business & IT-departments) must be acceptable hereto also recommendationsJanuary 17, 2013Master Thesis Jean Vercruysse 10. ERP Agility Day Objectives: Sharing & communicating our vision Creation of awareness andspotting potential candidates for pilots Results : Positive with regards to speakers : shared & supported vision Negative regarding participants : only 2 subscriptions Cancellation of the eventJanuary 17, 2013 Master Thesis Jean Vercruysse 11. Focus on methodology Change of approach : Developing the methodology together with a pilot organisation Developing the methodology to find a pilot organisation Agile methodology specific for ERP-projects based on DSDM Including Phases & stepsFor more details : TechniquesThesis document Deliverables Methodology description Use of Process Mining documentJanuary 17, 2013Master Thesis Jean Vercruysse 12. Not alone After the structure definition of our method discovery:SAP also busy with its own Agile method : ASAP 7.2January 17, 2013Master Thesis Jean Vercruysse 13. Future steps 1. Find a pilot organisation To assess, practice and further improve the defined methodology 1. Monitor the pilot project very closely Report everyproject deliverable,important eventmeeting,For evaluation purposes 1. Market the new service As a unique service proposition Stressing the value : less risk for unsuccessful ERP-projectJanuary 17, 2013Master Thesis Jean Vercruysse 14. Important tip(s) Dont consider Agile as a religion ; be pragmatic : Not black or white Not necessarily the train OR the bike : smartly combining them allows you to get anywhere !ForrestersWater-Scrum-FallAgility is first and foremost thinking & acting the agile wayJanuary 17, 2013Master Thesis Jean Vercruysse 15. Questions ?January 17, 2013Master Thesis Jean Vercruysse