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Deploying and Controlling Global ProcessesEmitra Nelson, Global Close Coordinator
September 27, 2011
Agenda•Shared Services Evolution
•Month End Close
•ERP Implementation
•Lessons Learned
•Questions
Cameron is a leading provider of flow equipment products, systems and services to worldwide oil, gas and process industries…
•177 years continuous history
• Headquartered in Houston
• $8.0+ billion in annualized orders
• 2/3 of business non-USA
• 22,000+ employees
• 300+ locations worldwide
• 60+ strong product brands More information at www.c-a-m.com
2008
Global Monthly Close Process
2009
A/P & A/R US Only
2010
Fixed Assets US Only
2011
International A/P A/R and Fixed
Assets
Future
Developing Global Master
Data Governance
10% 35% 45% 75% 100%
Shared Services Evolution
The Problem
• Excel Spreadsheet - 12 pages, 247 steps• 210 Controllers - Domestic and International• No way to ensure consistency• Changes in process = changing colors, renumbering, adding
all new tabs (1 man week)• Controllers verified completion by emailing signed copy
Multiple Colors, Multiple Tabs
The Objectives
• Minimize manual effort to maintain spreadsheet
• Increase % of batch jobs
• Decrease # of steps in close process
• Training
• Consistent process
The Solution: Technical Updates• Analyzed for efficiency• Tripled # of batch jobs (1200 to 6000)• Limited change access in SAP
Users with Change Access
Before After
Exchange Rate Table 1,043 4
Open & Close the Books 392 8
Open & Close Costing 314 8
The Solution: Process & Training Updates
• Chose Nimbus Control to deploy processes based on:• Practicality• End user friendliness• Sustainability• Cost
• Attached supporting information into process flow including:• Training materials• Work instructions • SAP transactions
• Created process pain point storyboards
• Converted spreadsheet into Nimbus Control process map
Deploying Processes• Sent out acknowledgment requests for new process
• Monitored results…
The Key to Success The Right Resources:• Management support to get the job done• Software to meet business requirements• Team with business and technical expertise
2008
• Global Monthly Close Process
2009
• Added A/P & A/R US Only
2010
• Added Fixed Assets US Only
2011
• Added International A/P A/R and Fixed Assets
Future
• Developing Global Master Data Governance
• 235 company codes• 1,042 profit centers and• 11,000+ cost centers • Over 5 million material master records• 30,000 manual journal entries per month• 250+ custom pricing conditions• 100+ custom pricing procedures
“As we implement the enterprise system there will be an ability to improve our customer experience. We are changing tools to create a common platform and speak the same language.”
- Jack Moore, Cameron CEO
Any resemblance to current or future Cameron employees is totally accidental
The Objectives of the ERP Implementation
• Leading practices• Organizational Beliefs, Values, and
Norms• Processes• Management Controls• Technology
• Standard way to work globally• Consolidation of systems to one system
of record• Sustainable results
Processes(Defined by business)
Configuration
Training Testing Security
SAP / Solution Manager / Nimbus Integration
Lessons Learned• Choose a tool that is user friendly and flexible
Reduces the learning curveRequires less technical staffCommon language between business and IT
• Business needs drive the process, not consultants or ITPromotes ownershipEmpowers business to manage processUser adoption is quicker
• Governance is criticalMore integration requires more governance
Emitra [email protected]