Addressing Technology Challenges For PM Workers on Drilling Vessels Yoram Borodaty

Presentation Take Away Points Implementing an active launchpad with GuiXT A non disruptive simplification solution for SAP And a step towards a more connected enterprise

Challenges for offshore PM workers Limited training on SAP and on computer systems in general Cumbersome menus and screens Multitude of screens, pop up and options And slow connection over VSAT in the middle of the ocean limited bandwidth High latency (0.7 second) Compound the complexity and performance issue it can take 10 seconds for a screen to pop up And several minutes to complete a fairly simple process

The Active Launchpad Concept Presents everything a craft user needs to know upon login Specific Notifications and Works orders displayed immediately Zero navigation Contextual Menu Bar Create new notification Create new Emergency Work Odder Time Confirmation Edit and Print Notification or Work Order User Setting

The Active Launchpad Notifications and Work Orders queue Contextual Menu Bar

Processes implemented Notification Browse, update, create, print Work Order Browse, update Wildcard and BOM search for components Create emergency work order Time confirmation

Notification Before…

Notification After… No tab, no drop down or pop up, simpler menu Failure Data section displayed only if needed for cleaner layout

Work Order Before…

Work Order After… No tab, no drop down or pop up, simpler menu Failure Data section displayed only if needed for cleaner layout

Minimizing round trips between the Workstations and the Data Center Simplification with GuiXT scripting Consolidate screens and tabs Remove unused components (fields, tabs…) Set values Move dialog to within the data center with GuiXT server GuiXT Scripting requires additional dialog/traffic Deploying scripts to each workstation would make the system unusably slow A GuiXT server at the data center handles that dialog with the SAP server for optimized traffic over the Satellite link

Implementation ABAP Function modules GuiXT scripting (JavaScript) To filter Notification and Work Order based on user profile To manage the user profile GuiXT scripting (JavaScript) Layout of the Launchpad Contextual menu bar Simplification and consolidation or UI elements Configuration & Security Leverage existing GuiXT server Simple Windows VM

Project overview Resources Timeline SME: requirement validation, testing PM consultant: functional and technical specs UI design and optimization GuiXT Consultant: Screen wire framing and implementation, back end scripting, server configuration. Timeline 2 month from Kick off to deployment 1 week on site, otherwise GuiXT and ABAP ressources were remote

A non disruptive, cost efficient screen simplification option Several options are available for screen From SAP and other vendors Very modern look and feel May involve replication or may not be suited for use over VSAT GuiXT Very small footprint and Very easy deployment (same user and network security, same UI…) Already optimized SAPGui traffic : no accelerator or compression required Full power of SAP accessible with one click Much more than just a skin

Steps towards a more connected enterprise One version of the truth Any time, anywhere Real time. No replication Leverage the ERP Integration between modules (MM and PM for instance) Streamline footprint, deployment, training, maintenance… Fields of application Screens simplification Analytics (Suite on Hana + Bobj)

Return on Investment More time available for actual maintenance work (Stats for skilled users. For average users gains are even better) Retrieve Notification or Work Order: -70% Create Notification or Work Order: -40% Less training required and better data quality No need of formal sessions. Basic on the job training is sufficient. Continue to leverage the power of the integrated SAP ERP Retrieve part and part status from Work Order, leveraging existing customization Automatic ordering (MRP)

Best Practices Present relevant information to users right away Details matter at all stages: design, implementation, validation, rollout… Optimize for high resolution and utilize all real estate available Spend time polishing the UI: this is a screen simplification project! Rely on experts (GuiXT, functional SAP, ABAP, etc) GuiXT server helps with deployment (centralized scripts), not only performance. Also allows back and forth between GuiXT and full SAP menu

Key Points The design suits any environment with minimal connectivity, and works even better with fast connection and low latency It can be used to simplify UI and improve productivity on MM and other area Think about how any solution contributes to your connected enterprise model…

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