DAMA 2010
Presented by: Arvind D. Shah, Managing Principal Performance Development Corporation Princeton, NJ 08540 (609)443 -1226 ads1@perfdev.com www.perfdev.com
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Integrated Business Reengineering, Total Quality Management, and Information Engineering methodologies (1991)
Information Strategy Planning Handbook (1990) The Management Handbook for Information and End User Computing (1988) Relational Development Environment Guide (1987)
Started the industry-leading Data Base Newsletter (1979) Developed Data Administration concept (1976) Developed Service Analysis - a methodology for defining end user requirements (1975) Published Comparative Analysis of Data Base Management Systems (1973)
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Mission Mission
Enable our customers to clarify and/or achieve their business go als through the gainful use of knowledge, technology and change methods and techniques.
PDC helps its clients accelerate their move to new bus s environments through knowledge and technology enabled management. e assist clients as they seek to clarify and implement business rategy in advanced technology environments. We help management ensure that the business drives the process and that technology pr ides practical value within a changing organizational culture.
New Business Environment Technology Enabler and Driver
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Old Business Environment Empowered Management
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Financial /Insurance
Abbey National Bank(UK) American Express Bank of America Bank of Delaware Blue Cross/Blue Shield Dow Jones Fireman's Fund Insurance JCPenny Life Johnson and Higgins Kemper Insurance Providian Insurance Transamerica Insurance UNUM Insurance USF&G
Petroleum
Exxon Getty - Texaco Indian Oil (India) Mobil Oil Norsk-Hydro (Norway) Shell Oil Sun Oil
Transportation
Leaseway Mayflower
Utilities
AT&T Boston Edison Carolina Power and Light GTE National Fuel Gas Nebraska Public Power District NYNEX Oglethorpe Power Southern California Gas Southwestern Bell Telephone United Telephone
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Education
Cornell University Duke University University of Michigan National Education Association
Retail
Compucenter(Brazil) Giant Foods Sainsbury(UK) Thorn-EMI(UK) Venture Stores
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Service
American Bible Society CH2M Hill Young & Rubicam (UK)
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Implementation Turnkey Systems Project Management E-Commerce Development Offshore Development Quality Assurance
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Business Reengineering (2 days) Provides an intensive, management -oriented overview based on extensive experience and the dramatic results achieved. Business Process Redesign (3 days) Shows how to redesign business processes to increase profits, productivity, competitiveness and customer service. Information Strategy Planning (3 days) Describes managing business success through defining organization information needs and priorities in a structured manner. Business Area Analysis (3 days) Shows how to analyze business requirements using data modeling, process modeling, and information engineering techniques. Managing the Data Warehouse Commitment (2 days) Illustrates business driven approaches to utilizing information assets. Change Management (3 days) Shows how to integrate change in people, systems and s tures.
Information Resource Management (2 days) Illustrates how to use Data Sharing and Data Availability to accomplish the business improvement objectives. Data Modeling (2 days) Explains different levels of Data Modeling that play an important role during the Planning (ISP), Analysis (BAA) and Design (BSD) phases.
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Developed a Business Process Redesign Methodology that blended Business Reengineering, TQM, and Information Engineering. Applied Business Reengineering techniques to significantly reduce the Procurement Cycle for parts and equipment in a Mining organization. Decreased the Order Processing and Billing cycle from seven days to one half day through Business Reengineering for a large Textile company. Guided a major Insurance company in the area of Claims Processing, reducing manpower by 60% while increasing customer service and responsiveness with an overall payback completed in less than two years. Headed a project to develop a business reengineering strategy development project for a technology service company. The deliverables included a plan that blended Business Reengineering and Information Engineering. Assisted a major pharmaceutical firm in reengineering their sales force consisting of 2000 sales persons. The team consisted of the client as well as consultant staff.
Information Engineering Mr. Shah has directed or assisted over 100 projects involving Information Strategy Plans (ISP s), Business Area Analysis (BAA), Data Warehouse, Information Resource Management and other aspects of planning, design and implementation of information systems for major Fortune 1000 size commercial organizations and government agencies.
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Reengineering of the Information Technology Services (IS) Function Guided the restructuring of the IS Function for a strategic business unit of a Fortune 1000 sizes global telecommunications firm. The objective was to prepare for planned business reengineering projects. Assisted a division of a major Pharmaceutical company the reorganization of its IS function. The objective was to build systems using Information Engineering and Client Server Technologies. Directed a project which involved restructuring the IS function of a Public Utility company. The objective was to transform the IS organization into a mature organization capable of capitalizing on new technologies while being responsive to business needs. The impetus was to incorporate Planning, Business Reengineering and TQM in all their projects. Clients Served AT&T National Fuel Gas Capital Holdings/National Liberty Navy Federal Credit Union Southwestern Bell CH2M Hill, Inc. State of Delaware United Biscuits (UK) GTE Thorn EMI (UK) FMC Iron Ore (Canada) National Computer Center (Brazil)
Education
Nebraska Public Power District Eli Lilly National Fuel Gas Rodale Press Unionmutual Insurance Co. Getty/Texaco Oil Naval Facilities Engineering Command Venture Stores AP Technoglass State of New Jersey University of Michigan Toshiba (Japan) Nycomed (Norway)
BS, Electrical Engineering, University of Bombay MS, Electrical Engineering, Ohio State University MBA, Information Systems, College of William and Mary
P ublications
Co-authored the following books: The Management Handbook for Information Center and End User Computing, published in 1988 by QED Information Sciences The Information Strategy Planning Handbook, published in 1990 by Performance Development Corporation The Business Process Redesign Methodology Handbook published in 1999 by Performance Development Corporation
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BSRA
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Scope
Detail
Information Strategy Planning Business Sys. Req. Analysts Business System Design Technical System Design Implementation
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Plan Analyze
7. Resolve P roblems
Redesign
Plan Transition
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BSRA Deliverables
Process Documentation Process Charts current & proposed Process Profiles current & proposed Information Sources current & propose Highlight Changes Data Model DM Charts Entity/Attribute Profiles Data Definition changes Data Conversion Required Business Rules Current & Proposed Highlight changes Technology Assumptions Cost/Benefit/Risk Analysis Process/System Implementation Plan
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Plan Analyze
7. Resolve P roblems
Redesign
Plan Transition
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Importance of Scoping
u Puts fence around project u Sets Stakeholder expectations u Data Self-sufficiency u Size selected will be appropriate u Timeframe is defined
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Promotion
40%
20%
13%
Guest Information
17%
20%
Human Resource
13% 25% 13%
Facilities Management
10%
Reservation
Menu Information
Ordering
25% 13% 40% 14%
20% 20%
Billing
20%
Purchasing
14% 42% 14%
Trend Analysis
Cash Monitoring
17%
NOTE: Percentages refer to the percentage of information classes created by another system.
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Technology Experts
Project Team A
Data Analyst
Project Team B
Note: The project must report to the highest possible level management; otherwise the results are diluted.
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Project Team
Team-building training in the beginning Three day workshop training Periodic reinforcement training at beginning of each major task
Client Representatives
Four hour overview Brief training when needed
Documentor(s)
One day documentation training and methodology review
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Interview Estimating
2 hours for preparation 2 hours for interview 2 hours for debriefing/documentation
6 hours
q For every interview hour, provide two hours for preparation and review. q Immediate documentation after interview is recommended. q In cases where travel is involved, concentrated period of interviewing must be followed by appropriate time for documentation and cleanup.
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Week
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Documentation System
& Process & Data & Business Rules & Systems/technology & Problems/solutions & Data gathering & Communication requirements
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Project Initiation
Management Role
o Initiate commitment o Continue education o Combine with overview session o Ask for frequent participation o Solicit departmental support while seeking approval o Announcement of project from Chief Executive Officer
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Plan Analyze
7. Resolve P roblems
Redesign
Plan Transition
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Process Definition
A collection of prescribed activities, which, when performed, add value to product or service Produces distinct deliverable whose quality can be measured Has a beginning and end Usually repetitive At high level is cross functional At low level is within a function
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Manage Restaurant
Manage Facilities
Measure Operations
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Heat Tub
Remove
Clothes
Prepare
for Tub
Enjoy Tub
Prepare
to Leave
Leave Tub
Check Water
Turn on Heater
Collect Toys
Call for
Champagne
Call fo r
Towel
Call fo r More
Champagne
Drink Champagne
Remove
Hat
Drink
Throw Ball
Champagne
for Dog
Dry Self
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Stakeholder Deliverable/Output Trigger Input Quality Criteria Value Added Information Needed Organizations (participating) Frequency Volume Availability (response time) Related Process -Prerequisite -Post -requisite [ Tasks [ Problems [ Current system support
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All activities involving resolving time and place for diner, seating, presenting cuisine, meal, and bill ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(Gather the following information only if easily available) Stakeholders: Deliverables/ Output: Trigger: Diner, Maitre D, waiter, chef
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Seated diners, minimal vacant table time, bill Diner calls for reservation
Input:
Quality Value Added:
Information Needed:
Participating Organizations:
Frequency: Cost:
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List all the activities and repeat to confirm your understanding Review each activity in detail:
Concentrate on the data sources used Ask for copies of each source Mark on the source documents the data used
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Use top-down conceptual model and profile from Task 4 as guideline and verification of completeness. Dont take anything for granted; there is no such thing as question.
Keep the interview on track. Ask an appropriate question when you think the interviewee is going off the subject.
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Workflow Diagram
(good for management presentation)
Acquire Ingredients
Pay Invoice
Purchasing
Order Ingredients
Vendor
Release Order
Send invoice
Accounting Department
La Nouvelle Grabbague
Store Ingredients
Ship Ingredients
Vendor Warehouse
Forward Receiving Document
Storeroom
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Process Chart
Hierarchical View
Acquire material
Pay
Vendor
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Process Map
Acquire Ingredients
Stakeholder Employee
Initiates Requisition Generates PO
Buyer approves sub.
Buyer
Vendor
Receives PO
Ship product
Warehouse
Receives product
Time
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Ordering
Purchasing
Vendor
Purchase Order Shipping Document
Receiving.
Process Requisition
Requisition
Ship Order
Receive Shipment
Purchase Order
Invoice Receipt
Payment
Pay Vendor
Approved Invoice
Accounting
Organization Manual output Automated output
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Process Profile
Name: Objective: Description: Stakeholder: Output: Trigger: Input: Metrics: Value Added: Data Needed: Frequency: Response Time: Volume: Problems: Pay Vendor To fulfill contractual obligations to the vendor per the contract for goods and materials received. Printing and transmitting a check after receipt of app on the date computed based on the payment terms. Vendor, Accounts Payable Payment Check Scheduled payment date Approved Vendor Invoice, Vendor Contract, Receipt, Purchase O rde r None Fulfillment of Vendor Contract Vendor, Vendor Contract, Vendor Invoice, Payment (Date, Amount, Bank) Weekly 2 hours 500 payments Payment errors in discount calculations ved Vendor Invoice
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Process Analysis
Vendor
Stakeholders
Staff
Custom er Pl anni ng Personnel Accounti ng M ai ntenance Wai ters Orderi ng M aitre d' Wi ne Stew ard Chef
Process
Operatio ns La No uvelle Grabbague An al yze Trends Revi ew Lo cal M arket Ado pt Ch anges Process Reservation Enter Order Present Cuisi ne Present Bill Recei ve Order Schedule Order Prepare Courses An al yze Usage Forecast Requirements Pl an M enu Acqui re Ing redi ents M ai ntai n Ingredient Inventory Pl an Staff Acqui re Staff Trai n Staff Schedule Staff Eval uate Staff P erfo rm ance Inspect F acilities Pl an M ai ntenance Perform M ai ntenance Procure F acilities and Eq ui pm ent Acqui re & M ai ntai n Info S ystems Recei ve Monies P ay M o nies Update General Ledger Perform Cash M anagement M o nitor Fi nanci al Perform ance PO PE = = Process Ow ner Perform ance BO BO BO PO PO PO PO PE SU BO BO BO PE PE PE SU
SU BO BO SU BO BO PO PO PO PO BO
PO
SU
SU
PO
BO BO BO BO BO PE
SU SU
PE PE PE PE PE
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Identification of Problems
Solicit problems/issues process Identify the stakeholders impacted by the problem Associate with processes Associate with goals Quantify the impact of problem Identify the nature of problem Data-oriented System limitation Human-oriented Store in repository Assign team responsibility
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Problem Worksheet
P repared By: P roject:
Organizational
Data
Not There Not Not Accurate Feasi ble
System Limitation
Not There Not Co rrect Not Feasi ble Unio n
Human
Trai ni ng Policy
Description
Entity
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8. Prototype Processes
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Data Needs
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Purchasing P.O.
Invoice
Check
Vendor
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Purchasing P.O.
Warehouse Receipt Document A/P They are using Imaging Technology but manual reconciliation A/P now:
Invoice
Check
Vendor
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Purchasing P.O.
Receiving and A/P both only add additional data by sharing common P.O. data A/P reconciles well-organized and matched data instead of documents
Productivity increased 50%
Invoice Vendor
Check
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Purchasing can change a PO Receiving validates the shipment receipt online A/P trusts receiving so no reconciliation necessary No vendor invoice Vendor Productivity increased 100%
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Technology
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Steps
Eliminate redundant data entry and storage Maximize data sharing with internal and external stakeholders Refine process design based on data sharing
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Process
Analyze Trends Review Local Market Adopt Changes Process Reservation Enter Order Present Cuisine Present Bill Receive Order Schedule Order Prepare Courses Analyze Usage Forecast Requirements Plan Menu Acquire Ingredients Maintain Ingredient Inventory Plan Staff Acquire Staff Train Staff Schedule Staff Evaluate Staff Performance Inspect Facilities Plan Maintenance Perform Maintenance Procure New Facilities/Equipment Acquire and Maintain Info Systems Receive Monies Pay Monies Update General Ledger Perform Cash Management Monitor Financial Performance B-920 9/17/2010
R R C R
R R R R R R R R R R R U C R U R C
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C R R U R R R R R R R R
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Cause
Accounting practices Partial shipment Matching Labor intensity Lack of training
Prevention
Automate sharable records No partial shipments Eliminate paper
Recommendation
Eliminate paper items Use data base Use data base
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CRM
Close Case
Violations Abated
Upper Management
Approve Penalty
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Redesigned Process
Process Profile (example)
SH50 Process Payment
OBJECTIVE: Provide support for the deposit transmittal of funds from the General Funds to the correct Business Account.
DESCRIPTION Receive all Checks or Internet Payments with Payment Stub containing identifying information for: * Permits, Licenses, Certificates, Registration * Inspection Fees from Insurance Companies * Penalties * Public Record Information Create a transmittal to accounting and deposit payment within 24 hours of receipt into a General Fund Upon notification create a transmittal to move payment om the General Fund into the correct Business Account. Create an invoice for Boiler Inspection Fees owed to NJDOL from Insurance Companies PERFORMER: Payment Processing STAKEHOLDERS/CUSTOMERS: Payment Processing, Accounting, Insurance Companies TRIGGER: Payment Receipt
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Redesigned Process
Process Profile (example) contd.
INPUT: Checks, Internet Payment Payment Stub Insurance Company Inspections OUTPUT: Deposit Transaction Invoice for Inspection Fees DATA USED: EMPLOYER EMPLOYEE VIOLATION INSPECTION PAYMENT DOL ACCOUNT INSURANCE COMPANY INVOICE VOLUME/FREQUENCY: # of Checks received Asbestos 200 -350 a month Boiler 2,000 a month Mines 30 a month
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INPUTS from: Employer, Employee Employer, Employee Insurance Company OUTPUT to: Accounting Insurance Company
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Plan Analyze
7. Resolve P roblems
Redesign
Plan Transition
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Prototyping
What to Expect
Proof of concept
Prototyping
Feedback for redesign refinement Insight into downstream activities Feasibility of process Skills that may be required Potential organizational effects
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When to Prototype
Political situation
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Plan Analyze
7. Resolve P roblems
Redesign
Plan Transition
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TQM
Mission: Continuously improve the ability to achieve the quality objectives for products, services, and resources
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Develop Metrics
Example
Customer
Receiving, Purchasing Accounting
Metrics
Number of Vendor shipments rejected: -for quality
Process Owner
Vendor
Receiving
Accounting
- cycle time
Number of late or incorrect payments
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Modify
Implement
Output
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Plan Analyze
7. Resolve P roblems
Redesign
Plan Transition
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What is required? Is existing technology sufficient? Is new technology necessary and mature? Any technology required for QM?
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Existing technological infrastructure Sophistication of current users Rate at which new technology can be absorbed Ability to conform to new standards Potential training effort Potential support effort New roles Continuous updating of knowledge Continuous upgrading of skills
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Resource requirements
Relocation of 20 Full Time Equivalents from Accounting.
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Data Conversion
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Potential Problems
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Middle Management
Participate in Top down Process Model Validate current environment documentation Review Redesigned processes related to their expectations Assign priorities in the Transition Plan
User Level
50% of the Team comes from the user side Data Analyst is continually involved
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Lessons Learned
For Business System Project
1. Project team should be comprised of: The team must have 50% business analysts Core team members must be full-time for the duration of the project Average Number 4 (minimum 2, maximum 6) 2. Scope the project so that: It takes no more than six months Ideal three months Average four months 3. You may select: One or multiple related processes which has single executive or committee in charge 4. 5. 6. 7.
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Prototype and validate feasibility of new concept Do not ignore implementation risks The output must include an implementable act lan Use an experienced arbitrator and adviser if this is your first time
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No a priori constraints
Authority to question any business policy, procedure, or standard
Expand horizon to include external agents Revolutionary thinking out-of-the-box, but evolutionary implementation
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Thank You
Presented by:
Arvind D. Shah, Managing Principal Performance Development Corporation Princeton, NJ 08540 (609)443-1226 ads1@perfdev.com www.perfdev.com
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