About this Presentation
Since 2014, Haver & Boecker's project coordination team has been responsible for creating, monitoring, and coordinating schedules for machinery and modifications to ensure timely delivery. Initially, the coordination team handled only the in-house manufacturing schedules, while sales managed the schedules for outsourced components. In pursuit of better project scheduling and increased transparency, a strategic project to overhaul customer project scheduling was initiated. This led to the selection of Milliarum CCPM software due to its advanced functionalities and seamless SAP integration, facilitating a unified approach to project management. The implementation process began with analyzing existing processes, defining new structures, and establishing clear responsibilities. Following this, a pilot project commenced to implement the SAP CCPM Solution from Milliarum. Milliarum was chosen for its ability to integrate directly with SAP, making it ideal for companies using SAP ERP systems. By mid-2024, intensive testing of the solution had begun at Haver & Boecker's machinery factory, aiming for full implementation by late 2024. This new approach to project scheduling started at the quotation phase and considered the entire project portfolio, resources, and capacities, enabling precise and transparent scheduling. This presentation will delve into the strategic project’s conception, the pilot phase, and the comprehensive rollout, showcasing how these changes led to more efficient project execution, reduced lead times, and enhanced organizational transparency. The implementation of comprehensive scheduling and improved project coordination significantly optimized the workflow and ensured a streamlined project management process.
What Will You Learn
To help you get the most value from this session, we’ve highlighted a few key points. These takeaways capture the main ideas and practical insights from the presentation, making it easier for you to review, reflect, and apply what you’ve learned.
How CCPM Was Integrated With an Existing SAP Environment
Practical Benefits of SAP-Integrated CCPM for Project Efficiency
Technical and Organizational Lessons From a Real Implementation
Instructor(s)
Marvin Brox
Marvin Brox
Freya Wester-Ebbinghaus
Freya Wester-Ebbinghaus is an SAP Consultant at Milliarum, a leading provider of project and portfolio management solutions based on SAP. Her core competencies include project management, especially Critical Chain Project Management, portfolio management, and resource management.
In her current role at Milliarum, she supports clients from various industries in the implementation, customization, and optimization of SAP systems for their project and portfolio management processes. She works closely with clients to understand their requirements, design and implement solutions, provide training, and ensure ongoing support.
A significant part of her expertise lies in Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) with SAP. Freya Wester-Ebbinghaus helps clients apply CCPM principles within their SAP systems to streamline project schedules, manage resource constraints, and ensure timely project delivery. This involves configuring SAP tools to support buffer management, prioritizing tasks, and continuously monitoring project progress to mitigate risks and delays.
Additionally, she serves as a partner advisory board member at the German-speaking SAP User Group (DSAG), where she represents the interests of several thousand partners within the SAP ecosystem and fosters a constructive dialogue with SAP.