EPM Leadership SUMMIT 2015 February 24-27, 2015 AGENDA ADVANCING EPM EXCELLENCE Executive Track Functional Track Technical Track Customer Success Story Tuesday, February 24, 2015 PRE-SUMMIT: Mastering EPM Workshops 7:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 4:00pm Registration BPC Logic EPM v10 Reporting Performance Tuning Wednesday, February 25, 2015 SUMMIT OPENS! 7:00am - 5:00pm Registration 9:00am - 9:45am Opening Ceremonies Keynote Address: David Den Boer, CEO Column5 Consulting 10:00am - 10:50am Integrated Reporting Report Writing in BPC 10 – EPM10 Reports as a Foundation for Understanding Axes Optimizing Usability & Effective EPM Performance 11:00am - 11:50am Customer Success Story Column5’s Methodology and Upgrading 7.5 to 10/10.1 Approach to Organizational NW to NW, Migrating MS Change Management to NW 1:00pm - 1:50pm 20 Years of the Virtual Consolidation Business Rules Upgrade 7.5 to 10/10.1 MS Close? Why Does Speed to MS of Reporting Matter and Who Cares 2:00pm - 2:50pm Big Data / Predictive Tricks in BPC 10 Microsoft – Performance Tuning HANA Analytics Understanding Properties and 10.0/10.1 Hierarchies Reducing Cost of 3:00pm - 3:50pm Making the Best of EPM Tips & Tricks in BPC 10 NetWeaver – Leveraging Ownership the Web Client in Business Process Flows 4:00pm - 4:50pm Latest Features of BPC The Keys to Successful Cloud for Planning Master Data Harmonization/ Technical Architecture Automation 5:30pm - 7:30pm EPM Leadership Summit Networking Reception Column5EPMEvents.com EPM Leadership SUMMIT 2015 February 24-27, 2015 AGENDA ADVANCING EPM EXCELLENCE Executive Track Functinoal Track Technical Track Customer Success Story Thursday, February 26, 2015 9:00am - 9:50am 11:00am - 11:50am Case Studies of Excellence in the Close Process Strategic Considerations of BPC v10.1 Customer Success Story 1:00pm - 1:50pm EPM Cloud Options 2:00pm - 2:50pm EPM Value - The Right Audience EPM, Mobility & BI Integration Strategy 10:00am - 10:50am 3:00pm - 3:50pm 4:00pm - 4:50pm Build a Business Case for EPM Report Writing in BPC 10 – Formatting Customer Success Story Bottom Up and Top Down Cloud Deployment Options for BPC Recommended Information Sources Design and Impact Considerations for Migrating From 10.0 to 10.1 Tips & Tricks in BPC 10 BPC Production NetWeaver – Leveraging Roundtable Q&A MS the Web Client in Business Process Flows Common Project Challenges Customer Success Story and Design Pitfalls Enterprise-Wide Reporting & Disaster Recovery Analysis with the Combination Configuration Tips for BPC of SAP Business Planning MS & NW and Consolidation and SAP’s Business Intelligence Solutions Plan and Forecast Better with Configuring a High SAP Predictive Analytics Availability/High Scalability Environment MS & NW Friday, February 27, 2015 9:00am - 10:00am 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm How to Achieve “Above Average” EPM Results Selecting a Service Provider to Fit Your Culture Customer Success Story Darwin EPM Introduction Customer Success Story Customer Success Story Integrating BPC with Business Intelligence DarCE Technical Administrator Training Recommendations Column5EPMEvents.com EPM Leadership SUMMIT 2015 February 24-27, 2015 AGENDA ADVANCING EPM EXCELLENCE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS PRE-SUMMIT: Mastering EPM Workshops Title: Performance Tuning - BPC NW Description: Starting with strategies to troubleshoot report/input schedule performance in a NetWeaver environment, this session will demonstrate a methodical approach to demystifying how performance can be improved. Server and client logging options will be utilized to discover what is causing underlying performance problems, so factual explanations for performance challenges can be identified. Attendees will leave this course with understanding of the different areas of the client server application that can affect performance of reports including: query creation, send/retrieve performance and formatting and what server/client changes can be made to positively affect performance. Title: EPM v10 Reporting Description: Topics include: considerations for input forms, including context options, selection and hidden areas, and password protection. We will also be working with basic, intermediate and advanced EPM functions in the EPM Add-In. Title: BPC Logic Description: Performance for BPC solutions often hinges on an ability to run vital business rules efficiently. Similarly, cost of ownership can skyrocket when internal teams cannot manage these critical calculations without calling in an external consulting team. Given the role logic plays as a linchpin in the success of EPM projects, you might think training on this all important topic would be easy to come by. Not so. This is the only place you can find training focused on logic by the team that knows it best. Column5EPMEvents.com EPM Leadership SUMMIT 2015 February 24-27, 2015 AGENDA ADVANCING EPM EXCELLENCE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS EXECUTIVE Track - Wednesday, February 25 Title: Integrated Reporting as a Foundation for Effective EPM Description: We will explore how organisations are integrating the reporting of actual results across the time and functional dimensions of the business to create a solid foundation for effective performance management. Moving beyond traditional financial data and into key driver reporting and embracing customer and product key performance indicators, as well as profitability measures, integrated reporting takes organisations into new and more agile levels of reporting, analysis, and predictive capability. How do organisations move to this level of excellence in performance reporting and how do they exploit latest generation ERP and EPM solutions to provide a robust platform to support such fast and effective integrated reporting? Title: 20 Years of the Virtual Close? Why Does Speed of Reporting Matter and Who Cares Description: For the last 10 years we have been conducting unique research on the speed of external reporting and audit sign off for the world’s largest companies. We look at the key trends in this research and the impact of events such as the introduction of Sarbanes-Oxley and the global financial crisis. Nearly 20 years since the champions of virtual close, such as IBM, Cisco, and Alcoa set out their stall for a world of highly automated and real time actual results reporting, we look at whether the principle of virtual close has taken hold, and if not, why organisations are holding back. As we identify those who have consistently reached the upper quartile of the speed of close metric, we also look at the common characteristics of those organisations from a systems, process and organisational standpoint. What are the 10 most common characteristics of those organisations and how can we use these as learning points for process improvement in our own organisations. What are the common benefits that such organisations declare in focusing on a fast close? Do those benefits really justify the investment necessary? Title: Big Data / Predictive Analytics Description: Big data is one of those buzzwords you can see on billboards, in the airport, on TV, and all over the internet. You see it everywhere, but what is it? What relevance does it have for EPM? Discuss several use cases for “Big Data” appliances in the EPM world. Another buzzed about solution is “Predictive Analytics”. Learn whether predictive solutions can increase value in your enterprise. Title: Making the Best of EPM Description: What are the real opportunities in developing and delivering EPM for an organization? What are the benefits to be gained and the challenges that driving an EPM strategy brings? This presentation examines the strategic importance of EPM and how organizations can develop a realistic and value-based approach to this area. Included is an unraveling of the technology hype surrounding Business Intelligence, to examine the real drivers of performance management. Title: Latest Features of BPC Description: In this session, we will review the latest features available in BPC. This session will provide an overview of the new features available in both platforms of BPC as well as deeper dives into features. In this session we will provide an overview of the new features of BPC 10.1 and take an in-depth look at the new unified/embedded planning capabilities. Column5EPMEvents.com EPM Leadership SUMMIT 2015 February 24-27, 2015 AGENDA ADVANCING EPM EXCELLENCE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS EXECUTIVE Track - Thursday, February 26 Title: Case Studies of Excellence in the Close Process Description: Learn how selected organisations tackled key pressure points in the close such as inter-company reconciliations, data sourcing and integration, ledger close management, ledger balance reconciliations, automation of equity eliminations and process management. We also review the business case made for change across these case studies and what the actual outcome was in terms of success and value delivered. In particular, we focus on our unique methods and how they have been used by some of these organisations to drive significant improvement in close processes and systems. We also look at the full toolset available now in the SAP EPM financial close toolkit and highlight how these tools are making a difference to the efficiency and effectiveness of the close process. Finally, we consider what the next steps on the close process improvement roadmap will be for those organisations who are already good, but want to further improve. Title: Strategic Considerations of BPC v10.1 Description: BPC v10.1 includes new features that can increase the value received by organizations adopting the latest versions. When considering an upgrade, learn why you should consider changing your processes to leverage new features for both planning and consolidation solutions. Title: EPM Cloud Options Description: Cloud may be featured prominently in your IT strategy. If that’s the case, then EPM may be an important solution to deploy in the cloud. There are many considerations; this will review the benefits of BPC in the cloud, and SAP’s new Cloud for Planning solution. Identify options and receive guidance on how to build a business case to champion cloud deployment. Title: EPM Value - The Right Audience Description: Building on the discussion from the ESN Session (EPM Value - The Right Model), our thought leaders discuss how identifying and deploying to the right audience can boost value delivered from your EPM solution. Analysts & power users only? Directors and above? Every decision maker? Choose the right audience and reach them with the right user experience (mobility, BI, Excel, etc.) for best results in your organization. Title: EPM, Mobility & BI Integration Strategy Description: This session provides an executive persepctive on how EPM, mobility, and business intelligence technologies should be integrated to deliver maximum impact in your organization. Title: Build a Business Case for EPM Description: Chances are when you purchased an EPM solution like BPC, the business case you leveraged was based on ‘“time saved”, making your finance operation more automated and efficient. Did you know this value is only the beginning of dividends you can realize from BPC? Additional sources of value are discussed, and sample business models are provided to ensure you are not leaving “money on the table” with your BPC deployment. Column5EPMEvents.com EPM Leadership SUMMIT 2015 February 24-27, 2015 AGENDA ADVANCING EPM EXCELLENCE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS EXECUTIVE Track - Friday, February 27 Title: How to Achieve “Above Average” EPM Results Description: Everyone wants to be “above average”, right? With your BPC deployment, now you can! Discuss a scientific and measurable approach to excelling in EPM. Our expert discloses the research we have done into what it takes to achieve exceptional results from your investment. Explore process changes, cost of ownership, and user satisfaction tips to achieve sustainable results. Title: Selecting a Service Provider to Fit Your Culture Description: There’s a cliché in technology projects - success from the project is dependent on three components: the customer (expectations, internal team, resources made available), the technology (strengths/ weaknesses), and the partner. We will discuss in great detail how to get more out of the technology, best practices for identifying proper scope, and how to build an internal team to get the best results. The final piece of the puzzle is how to identify the best partner to bring it all together and unlock the value in your organization. Column5EPMEvents.com EPM Leadership SUMMIT 2015 February 24-27, 2015 AGENDA ADVANCING EPM EXCELLENCE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS FUNCTIONAL Track - Wednesday, February 25 Title: Report Writing in BPC 10 – Understanding Axes Description: Understanding the page, row, and column axes in relation to the EPM context in the creation of multi-dimensional reports. Title: Column5’s Methodology and Approach to Organizational Change Management Description: Is the Organizational Change Management Approach for SAP Projects just a “snappier” title referring to people? Project teams and stakeholders frequently ignore the people side of change focusing on the technical aspects of the solution. Too often, technical success is equated to project success. Successful projects are more about people and processes, and ultimately, the overall adoption of the technical solution. During this session, we will define organizational change management, discuss the value proposition and show you how you can easily incorporate change management into the overall project implementation methodology. Title: Consolidation Business Rules Description: Introduction to using BPC Business Rules to perform legal and management consolidations. Learn the advantages of using Business Rules to perform a variety of common accounting functions including rolling net income to the balance sheet, rolling forward equity and retained earnings from prior years, performing full legal consolidations using various consolidation methods, and more. Discuss the required applications, dimensions, dimension properties, data manager packages, script logic, and rules tables to employ this powerful functionality Title: Tricks in BPC 10 Microsoft – Understanding Properties and Hierarchies Description: Dimensional and reporting considerations with regard to creating and utilizing properties and hierarchies in BPC 10 Microsoft. Title: Tips & Tricks in BPC 10 NetWeaver – Leveraging the Web Client in Business Process Flows Description: Utilizing web client reports and input forms in conjunction with business process flows in BPC 10 NetWeaver. Title: The Keys to Successful Master Data Harmonization/Automation Description: One of the critical parts of a successful BPC implementation is master data harmonization and automation across all interfaces feeding BW (in turn BPC). In this session we will explore the key considerations and share best practices for harmonization and automation of master data. We will discuss the use of SAP Master Data Management (MDM), as well as keys to a successful harmonization/automation without the use of SAP MDM. Column5EPMEvents.com EPM Leadership SUMMIT 2015 February 24-27, 2015 AGENDA ADVANCING EPM EXCELLENCE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS FUNCTIONAL Track - Thursday, February 26 Title: Report Writing in BPC 10 – Formatting Description: Formatting options in the EPM Add-In, including the format sheet, sheet options, and report options. Title: Bottom Up and Top Down Description: Discover the power of using allocation functionality for both driver-based planning calculations as well as high-powered allocations. Title: Design and Impact Considerations for Migrating From 10.0 to 10.1 Description: With the release of SAP BPC 10.1 choosing which is the right model for your organization is an important decision. In this session we will provide insight into design considerations when choosing between the Classic and Unified models, and how those decisions will impact the use of BPC throughout the organization. Title: Tips & Tricks in BPC 10 NetWeaver – Leveraging the Web Client in Business Process Flows Description: Utilizing web client reports and input forms in conjunction with business process flows in BPC 10 NetWeaver. Title: Common Project Challenges and Design Pitfalls Description: We will share business and design related project challenges, as well as common design pitfalls and best practice approaches. Title: Enterprise-Wide Reporting & Analysis with the Combination of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation and SAP’s Business Intelligence Solutions Description: Learn about strategies to utilize both BPC advanced reporting along with SAP Business Intelligence – focused on Lumira and Predictive Analysis. There are a variety of different users within organizations that have different reporting needs and different ways that they need to consume information. This session will focus on meeting the reporting needs of multiple diverse individuals/groups from a reporting perspective and allowing them to gain insight into their data. Title: Plan and Forecast Better with SAP Predictive Analytics Description: This session will explore SAP’s Predictive Analytics and will demonstrate techniques that can be used to improve your Planning and Forecasting processes. Predictive Analytics can help uncover trends and patterns and anticipate business changes. These solutions can be combined with the SAP HANA Platform and the SAP Business Intelligence platform to help drive better business outcomes. Column5EPMEvents.com EPM Leadership SUMMIT 2015 February 24-27, 2015 AGENDA ADVANCING EPM EXCELLENCE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS FUNCTIONAL Track - Friday, February 27 Title: Darwin EPM Introduction Description: CFOs want high value results with low predictable costs. And they want it now! Is that too much to ask? Maybe not with Darwin EPM built on SAP BPC. Understand the broader strategy to leveraging off the shelf modules built with best practices. Experience the next evolution in EPM...Darwin EPM! Title: DarCE Description: For those who attended the Darwin EPM Intro, they were exposed to DarCE, Darwin’s powerful calculation engine. Darwin EPM’s technical architect reviews several real world cases where calculation performance was increased by 50% or more! Column5EPMEvents.com EPM Leadership SUMMIT 2015 February 24-27, 2015 AGENDA ADVANCING EPM EXCELLENCE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS TECHNICAL Track - Wednesday, February 25 Title: EPM10 Reports - Optimizing Usability & Performance Description: Join this tip-filled session where we will explore the best ways to create EPM10 Reports and Input Forms. We will examine the structure, features, and settings that will enhance the user experience. This will include tips to improve format, functionality, and performance. Also, we will examine a few common challenges that may be encountered, and how to meet the users’ needs in these cases. Title: Upgrading 7.5 to 10/10.1 NW to NW, Migrating MS to NW Description: Though the products appear very similar, there are changes on the client side, and the server side technology stack has changed significantly. We will discuss moving from 7.5 to 10 on NetWeaver and moving from Microsoft 7.5 to NetWeaver 10 / 10.1. This sessions discusses effective strategies so you can prepare for the upgrade or migration with the full knowledge of all you need for success. Title: Upgrade 7.5 to 10/10.1 MS to MS Description: This session discusses what technical considerations you need to be aware of when moving up from BPC v7 MS family to v10 MS. The Technology Stack has changed significantly in=n what is needed and support on both the client and server. This sessions discusses effective strategies so you can prepare for the upgrade or migration with the full knowledge of all you need for success. Title: Performance Tuning HANA 10.0/10.1 Description: HANA is the most powerful data platform available in the SAP portfolio, however, simply purchasing HANA does not guarantee the huge gains in performance that SAP highlights. Learn the scenarios where HANA can make a world of difference, and how it must be configured to ensure success. Title: Reducing Cost of Ownership Description: When deployed properly, BPC can have a low cost of ownership profile. Talk with an expert at making client environments successful to determine how you can get the right people, technology, and processes in place to establish an internal capability to become independent, and deliver the best results. The focus is to achieve the most sustainable results at the lowest cost. Title: Cloud for Planning Technical Architecture Description: Cloud for Planning is SAP’s latest addition to the EPM portfolio. Listen to experts discuss how the solution was architected to deliver the latest capabilities to clients. Column5EPMEvents.com EPM Leadership SUMMIT 2015 February 24-27, 2015 AGENDA ADVANCING EPM EXCELLENCE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS TECHNICAL Track - Thursday, February 26 Title: Cloud Deployment Options for BPC Description: BPC is well known as SAP’s flagship EPM solution deployed most commonly on premise. Did you know that BPC can also be deployed as a cloud solution? Column5 experts walk you through several options and a comparative cost model for you to evaluate whether this deployment option makes sense for your organization. Title: Recommended Information Sources Description: Supporting BPC can be a challenging task. Get tips from our experts on where they go to get the most reliable information on BPC and dependent technology. Title: BPC Production Roundtable Q&A MS Description: SAP BPC is a powerful and flexible solution, but there can be pitfalls when certain features are used in the wrong proportions. Attend this moderated session to air your challenges, share your solutions, and come away with answers to your nagging questions. Title: Disaster Recovery Configuration Tips for BPC for Microsoft & NetWeaver Description: Our experts share tips to ensure your BPC solution is safeguarded in the event of failures in your environment. Title: Configuring a High Availability/High Scalability Environment for Microsoft & NetWeaver Description: BPC is a mission critical application, and enterprises are making unprecedented investments to make BPC highly available and highly scalable. If this is important to your organization, learn tips from our experts on how to make this a reality. Column5EPMEvents.com EPM Leadership SUMMIT 2015 February 24-27, 2015 AGENDA ADVANCING EPM EXCELLENCE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS TECHNICAL Track - Friday, February 27 Title: Integrating BPC with Business Intelligence Description: BPC & Business Objects are commonly implemented together. Learn about security, performance, functional, and process considerations to make the most of this integration. Title: Technical Administrator Training Recommendations Description: A critical component to success for any solution is assigning the right people to the internal team. For best results in terms of performance, stability, customer satisfaction, and cost of ownership, hiring the right individual(s) is of paramount importance. Our experts reveal what the ideal candidates look like, and the training you can invest in to increase the capabilities of the staff you do have. Column5EPMEvents.com
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