About Ecumen
Since the start of its operations in 1988, El Rancho Supermercado has been delivering the taste of homemade food to Hispanics living in the US. They specialize in several varieties of good quality and fresh produce to their customers at discounted prices. With the motto, “Rancho for Life”, they strive to build long lasting relationships with their customers. They have 3,200 employees working in 32 stores spread across the country.
The Challenges
El Rancho didn’t have any system to measure their employees’ performances and keep track of their goals and KPIs. This crucial information was maintained on Excel sheets which were difficult to monitor, update and share for further collaboration.
They relied on third-party vendors for different business processes and activities, as a result of which the required data was scattered in multiple systems.
El Rancho was looking for a system that enabled them to improve their employee engagement quotient. Additionally, they wanted to have an application that generates timely and intuitive reports to give them proper visibility over their store operations.
Challenges
Application programing interfaces (APIs) underpin common actions such as posting on social media or buying a concert ticket online— they are key to bridging the gap between legacy applications and innovative digital solutions.
APIs enable Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Digital Officers (CDOs) to develop a strategy that enables application modernisation and reduces the friction between legacy and modern systems.
SACC wanted to migrate from on-premise SAP ERP to Oracle Cloud Services. They have been using SAP since 2009. The most challenging part here was they wanted the implementation within a span of 12 weeks. Moreover, the full project Functional Requirement Scope of Work was not decided before the project was initiated.
In this 12-week period, Key User Training also needed to be conducted, in addition to the full data migration from SAP to Oracle Cloud.
Additionally, SACC needed to generate TB at multiples of COA. They also wanted to customize their view based on profitability at multiple levels including region-wise, division-wise, project-wise, and department-wise.
SACC wanted to migrate from on-premise SAP ERP to Oracle Cloud Services. They have been using SAP since 2009. The most challenging part here was they wanted the implementation within a span of 12 weeks. Moreover, the full project Functional Requirement Scope of Work was not decided before the project was initiated.
In this 12-week period, Key User Training also needed to be conducted, in addition to the full data migration from SAP to Oracle Cloud.
Additionally, SACC needed to generate TB at multiples of COA. They also wanted to customize their view based on profitability at multiple levels including region-wise, division-wise, project-wise, and department-wise.
A UK government department has a back-end tidal protection system, built using accurate and reliable data from the UK’s largest network of tidal stations. They need to make this prediction capability available as an API to developers across the UK using a subscription (paid and free) model.
About Client
The client is headquartered in New Zealand and invests in natural disaster research, education, and providing insurance to property owners for the damage caused by natural disasters like earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, hydrothermal activity, and tsunamis. They are committed to reducing the impact of natural disasters on people and communities.
The Challenge
There was no mechanism to interact with enterprise data. Store associates did not have a way to look up customer profile, purchase history, loyalty points, rewards, coupons, offers, etc.
Implementation
- Since they were using Hadoop as their primary driver for the data source, we first had to perform file-based integrations to ensure seamless migration to the new data. This also involved multiple validations to ensure zero data discrepancy and resolve any sort of duplication of preliminary records.
- We ensured maintaining separate hierarchies for the cost allocation and for the report generation, as required by the client in their scope. However, we had to reconcile these two hierarchies to generate a consolidated report for the business.
- We also implemented Oracle APEX solution to maintain the dimensions survey. Using this, the user can log in to the system and enter their details. We enabled features like bulk upload, single row insertion or update to maintain the dimension sanctity. We also kept validations in place ensuring that the data entered meets all the system requirements, eliminating information and data duplication.
- Oracle APEX solution was required to ensure that accurate dimension data is integrated with the Oracle PBCS (Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service), where the entire General Ledger (GL) data and the driver data are reviewed before they are approved and updated in the Oracle PCMCS (Profitability and Cost Management Cloud Service) for the segment, regional and site-level allocations.
- Since they were using Hadoop as their primary driver for the data source, we first had to perform file-based integrations to ensure seamless migration to the new data. This also involved multiple validations to ensure zero data discrepancy and resolve any sort of duplication of preliminary records.
- We ensured maintaining separate hierarchies for the cost allocation and for the report generation, as required by the client in their scope. However, we had to reconcile these two hierarchies to generate a consolidated report for the business.
- We also implemented Oracle APEX solution to maintain the dimensions survey. Using this, the user can log in to the system and enter their details. We enabled features like bulk upload, single row insertion or update to maintain the dimension sanctity. We also kept validations in place ensuring that the data entered meets all the system requirements, eliminating information and data duplication.
- Oracle APEX solution was required to ensure that accurate dimension data is integrated with the Oracle PBCS (Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service), where the entire General Ledger (GL) data and the driver data are reviewed before they are approved and updated in the Oracle PCMCS (Profitability and Cost Management Cloud Service) for the segment, regional and site-level allocations.
The Solution
We added Oracle HCM Cloud to El Rancho’s IT infrastructure to improve their capabilities in employee recruitment, onboarding and retention processes. The implementation of Oracle Cloud solution suite gave them access to different modules enabling them to measure their employees’ performance through a dynamic and centralized system.
With Oracle Learning, El Rancho was able to tailor personalized digital learning experiences for their employees in a secure manner and give them upskilling opportunities.
We integrated El Rancho’s existing JD Edwards application with Oracle HCM Cloud empowering them to have a comprehensive view of the data in real-time. The integration established swift interoperability between the heterogenous systems and fetched data to be presented in an easy-to-understand manner and fuel data-driven decisions. The data covered several aspects such as employee demographics, work structure details, payment methods, salary details, pay slips, and more. Oracle HCM also unified all the data sources for the organization, allowing them to generate the required reports in a timely manner and to further optimize the business processes.
- Firstly, we started with finalizing on the project functional scope within the first 21 days of assessment of business requirement and design. .
- We then started working on automating the business processes, followed by identifying regions as business units for security purposes. Data security, user security, and report security were ensured. An additional segment was created for Projects in COA to track profitability either at customer or at client levels.
- Created Lookup codes to track suppliers and customers from various countries and divisions.
- Assigned secondary BSV qualifier to generate trial balance at multiple levels.
- Workaround solution provided in Automatic Position Code Generation.
- Minimized manual work by uploading the transactions through Excel sheets.
- With the help of online forms, we were able to eliminate major paperwork for employee transactions.
- A semi-automatic solution was provided for the sick leave application to use Qualification Plan as per Saudi Labour law regulation.
- The key user training for Oracle Cloud Solutions was conducted in batches of 15 users over a duration of 10 days. Overall, the training was conducted for 20 days during the 12 weeks of implementation.
- Full data migration from SAP to Oracle Cloud took place twice in these 12 weeks of implementation. The first time it took place during the UAT phase, and the second time during the production phase.
The Solution
We added Oracle HCM Cloud to El Rancho’s IT infrastructure to improve their capabilities in employee recruitment, onboarding and retention processes. The implementation of Oracle Cloud solution suite gave them access to different modules enabling them to measure their employees’ performance through a dynamic and centralized system.
With Oracle Learning, El Rancho was able to tailor personalized digital learning experiences for their employees in a secure manner and give them upskilling opportunities.
We integrated El Rancho’s existing JD Edwards application with Oracle HCM Cloud empowering them to have a comprehensive view of the data in real-time. The integration established swift interoperability between the heterogenous systems and fetched data to be presented in an easy-to-understand manner and fuel data-driven decisions. The data covered several aspects such as employee demographics, work structure details, payment methods, salary details, pay slips, and more. Oracle HCM also unified all the data sources for the organization, allowing them to generate the required reports in a timely manner and to further optimize the business processes.
- Firstly, we started with finalizing on the project functional scope within the first 21 days of assessment of business requirement and design. .
- We then started working on automating the business processes, followed by identifying regions as business units for security purposes. Data security, user security, and report security were ensured. An additional segment was created for Projects in COA to track profitability either at customer or at client levels.
- Created Lookup codes to track suppliers and customers from various countries and divisions.
- Assigned secondary BSV qualifier to generate trial balance at multiple levels.
- Workaround solution provided in Automatic Position Code Generation.
- Minimized manual work by uploading the transactions through Excel sheets.
- With the help of online forms, we were able to eliminate major paperwork for employee transactions.
- A semi-automatic solution was provided for the sick leave application to use Qualification Plan as per Saudi Labour law regulation.
- The key user training for Oracle Cloud Solutions was conducted in batches of 15 users over a duration of 10 days. Overall, the training was conducted for 20 days during the 12 weeks of implementation.
- Full data migration from SAP to Oracle Cloud took place twice in these 12 weeks of implementation. The first time it took place during the UAT phase, and the second time during the production phase.
The UX and SEO audits were comprehensive and provided actionable insights that informed our digital roadmap. The team showed a genuine understanding of our business, allowing us to prioritize several site updates and realize measurable business value.
–CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER
The UX and SEO audits were comprehensive and provided actionable insights that informed our digital roadmap. The team showed a genuine understanding of our business, allowing us to prioritize several site updates and realize measurable business value.
CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER
The Outcome
Automated business processes in Finance and HCM-Payroll including Payslip distribution.
Eliminated manual work by using the excel upload of AP and AR transactions in the Finance Application.
Automated inter-branch (between regions) transaction of Receivable and Payable processes.
Centralized control of receipts and payments.
Eliminated paper work by using online forms in HR Self Services and its online approval process.
Online approval process for various employee transactions, such as employee expense approval, leave approval, and various other employee transactions as per SACC Policy.
With the updated region-wise system security implemented, we ensured data security and user security by region. It provided with an ability to process transactions and view data region-wise. It ensured that one region cannot view or transact another region’s transaction and data. Additionally, with user security, reports can be run only by the users of the respective regions.
Ensured reduce dependency on the parent company for Period Closing and other resources in the newly implemented system.
Achieved a rapid implementation through deployment of the Oracle Unified Methodologies and migrated SAP ERP on-premise to Oracle Cloud Services.
With the rapid implementation approach and preventative risk management, we were able to identify the risks to avoid delays in the project.
Provided solutions to create dynamic dashboards for interactive reporting, along with the business process automation.
Suggested a change in management as per internationally recognized standards and locally-required regulations.
The Outcome
With Oracle HCM Cloud, El Rancho was able to track its workforce’s and business’ goals closely and draft strategies in accordance to avoid misalignment. They can now design employee benefit programs to drive employee satisfaction across the entire organization. Also, the integrations enabled the administrators to improve accuracy in the whole process. The employees were able to have a clear view of the benefits of enrollment and complete the process with ease and efficiency.
The availability of incidence reports within the Oracle Health and Safety module enabled El Rancho to boost employees’ health and safety quotient at different stores spread across the country.
The tight integration between the JD Edwards application and Oracle HCM ensured that there was a smooth flow of data between the systems and detailed reports were generated that gave them store-level visibility.
Automated business processes in Finance and HCM-Payroll including Payslip distribution.
Eliminated manual work by using the excel upload of AP and AR transactions in the Finance Application.
Automated inter-branch (between regions) transaction of Receivable and Payable processes.
Centralized control of receipts and payments.
Eliminated paper work by using online forms in HR Self Services and its online approval process.
Online approval process for various employee transactions, such as employee expense approval, leave approval, and various other employee transactions as per SACC Policy.
With the updated region-wise system security implemented, we ensured data security and user security by region. It provided with an ability to process transactions and view data region-wise. It ensured that one region cannot view or transact another region’s transaction and data. Additionally, with user security, reports can be run only by the users of the respective regions.
Ensured reduce dependency on the parent company for Period Closing and other resources in the newly implemented system.
Achieved a rapid implementation through deployment of the Oracle Unified Methodologies and migrated SAP ERP on-premise to Oracle Cloud Services.
With the rapid implementation approach and preventative risk management, we were able to identify the risks to avoid delays in the project.
Provided solutions to create dynamic dashboards for interactive reporting, along with the business process automation.
Suggested a change in management as per internationally recognized standards and locally-required regulations.
For the first deployment, in a city that averages 60,000 violations per day with multiple images per violation – Volteo Edge’s solution relays over 100 alerts per day to Verra that would otherwise have been missed. The 14 people who had been tasked with image quality control were reassigned to more productive work. Due to its effectiveness, the solution is set to be expanded to Vera Mobility’s newly acquired business entities and customers as well.
Automated business processes in Finance and HCM-Payroll including Payslip distribution.
Eliminated manual work by using the excel upload of AP and AR transactions in the Finance Application.
Automated inter-branch (between regions) transaction of Receivable and Payable processes.
Centralized control of receipts and payments.
Eliminated paper work by using online forms in HR Self Services and its online approval process.
Online approval process for various employee transactions, such as employee expense approval, leave approval, and various other employee transactions as per SACC Policy.
With the updated region-wise system security implemented, we ensured data security and user security by region. It provided with an ability to process transactions and view data region-wise. It ensured that one region cannot view or transact another region’s transaction and data. Additionally, with user security, reports can be run only by the users of the respective regions.
Ensured reduce dependency on the parent company for Period Closing and other resources in the newly implemented system.
Achieved a rapid implementation through deployment of the Oracle Unified Methodologies and migrated SAP ERP on-premise to Oracle Cloud Services.
With the rapid implementation approach and preventative risk management, we were able to identify the risks to avoid delays in the project.
Provided solutions to create dynamic dashboards for interactive reporting, along with the business process automation.
Suggested a change in management as per internationally recognized standards and locally-required regulations.
The solution helped Intel to provide its employees with a more pleasant and productive work environment, from ensuring energy-efficient environmental controls to the avoidance of frustrations associated with parking and cafeteria queues or searching for workspaces, resulting in improved employee retention.
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