STRAC Corporate Strategy Management

IBSS StrAC

Close the gap between strategy and execution by identifying and resourcing key initiatives. Monitor, analyse and enhance business processes with StrAC.

Measure, evaluate, enhance.

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IBSS StrAC

Defining the right strategy is very important for a company’s future; managing the defined strategy is also as important as that. When the strategies which will help reaching the company’s goals are not managed efficiently the awaited benefits are not provided and this process becomes a disappointment for the establishment. Due to this, for managers managing the strategy is as critical as the strategy itself. A strategy which is not managed successfully cannot reach its potential as it cannot be efficient. For a strategy to be managed successfully it should be measured, evaluated and enhanced.

With the corporate strategy management tool StrAC which is developed by IBSS, companies can monitor, evaluate and report their strategies and business processes. With the StrAC solution companies can create corporate reports, measure department performances and define improvement areas.

Measure, evaluate, enhance.

Performance Tracking

Measure and evaluate department performance

Easy to Use

Easily follow up performance data of financials, customer relations, internal processes and education & growth

Integration

Access and analyse detailed KPI by hierarchy view

Better Business Process

Monitor, analyse and enhance business processes

Key Benefits

01

Strategy Management in One Page

With StrAC which is easy to use and can summarise company strategy in one page, managers can display and compare report evaluations for different periods.

02

Track Performance KPIs

Managers can also see detailed KPI analysis and follow up performance data under Financials, Customer Relationship, Internal Processes and Education & Growth sections easily.

03

Work Together

Managers can elaborate the acquired data without extra processes with StrAC which runs on SAP Analytics Cloud. By means of SAP Analytics Cloud, StrAC can also be used for different analytic applications for making complementary analysis.

04

Hit the Targets

With StrAC Application detects whether your strategy is implemented efficiently or not. Collaborate with other stakeholders to proactively discuss critical issues.

05

Norton-Kaplan Balanced Scorecard

Ready-to-use Norton-Kaplan Balanced Scorecard Strategy Management platform on top of SAP Analytics Cloud.

06

Advanced Reporting

Compare business unit performance side-by-side or with other relevant benchmarks. Drill into KPIs to determine the root cause of performance problems.

07

Thresholds, Scores, KPIs

User defined thresholds, scores and types of KPIs. Gauge performance with easy-to-interpret scorecards.

08

Cloud Solution

Manage a centralised repository of KPIs and best practices and align the organisation around common goals, particularly IT and business units on SAP Analytics Cloud.

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Quick Delivery

Pre-Configured model. 15 Scorecards and over 150 KPIs in 10 weeks delivery time.

What we offer

Advance strategy management processes and capabilities.
Norton-Kaplan Balanced Scorecard structure by handling:
– Different KPI types (achievement, reduction, zero based, absolute etc.)
– Detail/time aggregations (average, sum, last etc.)
– Weighted averages for score calculations
– Conditional formatting (colours) for scores
On top of that, by being located on SAC, the solution will naturally provide:
– Different KPI types (achievement, reduction, zero based, absolute etc.)
– Broad data connectivity
– Deep analytical capabilities
– Advanced collaboration facilities and continuous improvements
Advance delivery approach & Solution Methodology
A business content, which includes Dimensions, Models and Analytical Applications on top of SAC.
Advance customization ability on both model and application level tailored to requirements.
Ability to map all kinds of data sources(which are supported by SAC) to content models.
Ready to use scorecard structure.

Your Benefits

Strategy management model and ready to use scorecard and KPI design.
Ability to map, modify and customise design.
Ability to integrate data from multiple sources.
Ready-to-use Norton-Kaplan Balanced Scorecard Strategy Management platform on top of SAP Analytics Cloud Applications.
SAP Analytics Cloud reporting capabilities.

FAQ

How do we start working together?

We can work together on StrAC if you wish to manage your corporate strategy with balanced scorecards in SAP Analytics Cloud within a maximum of 10 weeks of project time. Please contact us and let us start working together.

What are my responsibilities for a successful StrAC Project implementation?

A clear vision for the project outputs and a balanced scorecard structure and its data for quicker and better delivery.

How long does a StrAC implementation take to deliver?

Project duration depends on the project scope. Usually, we will require a set of inputs to provide a target project implementation duration.

How much scorecard will be created?
How many KPIs are included?
Usability and readiness of your KPI data?

Example: For a project with fully ready data with 25 KPIs and one scorecard, the implementation will take 4 weeks.

Do I need to be prepared before the project?

Preparation will shorten the project time and improve the project delivery process. The Project is about implementing an enterprise’s scorecard.

If the content below is available, it will increase project delivery performance.

Scorecard structure with perspectives, objectives and KPIs
KPI properties like aggregation type(summation, average, etc.), target type (achievement, reduction etc.), calculation type (base, calculated)
KPI thresholds and weights to calculate notes and assign colours
Actual and target data for all KPIs in the specific format that StrAC necessitates

The content for the strategy map page includes the list and the explanations of objectives and/or initiatives, mission, vision etc.

How do you report progress on the project?

We track an action list that will help all of us to see the project’s progress.

High-level milestones are shown below:

Conceptual design: understanding project scope, scorecard and data
Data collection
Data model creation
Master data collection and load
KPI hierarchy creation
Unit test for data and calculations
Application design
Unit test for application
Minor Roles and authorisations
User test
Go-Live

Power-user training and documentation

What are the risks in StrAC Implementations?

We take any step of the project very seriously and take lessons from previous implementations. The below points are the key to a successful delivery in a short delivery time.

Data should be prepared in a specific format before starting the implementation.
If there are various data sources, data format should be brought in the same structure for quicker integration. We recommend collecting data into one data warehouse first and using it as the only source for data.
A ready scorecard structure is crucially important for a quick implementation.
Business user’s involvement into the project is another key to successful implementation.

Is StrAC a problematic application to implement?

StrAC is designed and developed on SAC.

SAC is SAP’s leading self-service BI tool which is known for its easy to use interfaces. So it will be a very smooth transformation for you.

Do I need to change my day to day working practice?

No, you don’t have to do anything special. StrAC will run on the SAC application, and all necessary maintenance will be handled on the cloud.

Can I continue to use Microsoft Excel?

Sure. You can use MS Excel to keep master data for KPI properties and Scorecard Structure. KPI master data held in SAC is also in an Excel-like format. You can take that data from SAC to Excel and vice-versa. You can again save your excel as the first point of data collection for the transactional data and then load the data to SAC when it is ready.

Do I need to learn too much information to use StrAC?

As a user, you do not have to learn too much information to use StrAC. It is like using a business dashboard.

As a power user, you need to understand how SAC and StrAC model works. Our experts will train you throughout the project so you will be able to handle the necessary actions on the application.

What if I don't have a central IT team involved in the project?

There is no specific IT team requirement for implementing StrAC if the data is ready. An implementation team of consultants and a business team with SAC knowledge will be enough.

Can I create additional scorecards, KPIs or analysis reports on top of delivered content?

Yes!

Do we get trained in the project?

Yes!

What happens if I cannot use the tool?

StrAC unifies and simplifies the balance-scorecard process on a cloud-based and browser access solution called SAP Analytics Cloud(SAC). It provides easy and usable interfaces for its users. Our consultants will provide your series of user and power user training and 2weeks of support when you need anything.

What should I do if my business process gets changed?

StrAC uses the Norton-Kaplan methodology to implement a scorecard. The business process may change the content/structure of the scorecard, not the general method, so it is OK.

Do I need a full-time expert to maintain the system after go-live?

No, it is not required. The power users will be able to handle most of the maintenance works and other routine data loads and minor modifications.

For any other solution improvements or error handling, our support centre will always be in contact with you.

Do we get support after go-live?

Yes, for two weeks.

Do I need a full-time expert to maintain the system after go-live?

No, it is not required. The power users will be able to handle most of the maintenance works and other routine data loads and minor modifications.

Let’s collaborate to ensure that your corporate strategy is managed in the most efficient way possible!

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