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ICBM 507 Uncertainty & Decision Models Preem, June, Yuan, Gregor
Agenda
A. Problem Identification & Problem Statement B. Influencing Factors & Workflow Analysis C. Short List of Alternative Solutions & Evaluation Criteria D. Assessment of Alternatives E. Evaluation Process F. Implementation Plan
Agenda
Since April 2012 Atos is facing decreasing customer satisfaction, creating a significant gap between target and actual value
Target
Gap
In which ways might we increase satisfaction of customers with Atos SAP FI-Support?
Source: Internal Customer Survey
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While customer satisfaction is decreasing, numbers of customer complaints are increasing at the same time
Complaints (escalations) are increasing in all priority levels 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0
Apr 12 May 12 Jun 12 Jul 12 Aug 12 Sep 12
Escalations P1 Escalations P3
Escalations P2 Escalations P4
So, we assume a causal relationship between decreasing customer satisfaction and increasing escalations.
Source: Internal Data
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Agenda
Demanding Customers
Turnover rate
Motivation
Complexity of problems
Quality of Work
Escalations
Customer Satisfaction
Number of Problems
Having identified the relevant relationships, assumptions are necessary to simplify the problem
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Workflow I/V
Customer Inquiries
No
Yes
CR Ticket is Raised
Assign to SMO
Reject CR
No
FI ?
Yes No
No
Feasible ?
Yes
TL Assign CR to FI Consultant
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Enough Info?
Yes
No
Reject CR
No
TL Approve ?
Yes
No
Negotia ble?
Yes
No
SMO Approve ?
Yes
FI Consultant Implement CR
SOLU CR
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FI Related ? Yes
No
Assign to FI Consultant
FI ?
Yes
No
Problem ?
Yes
No
Reject IMS
Enough Info?
No
Yes
No
Solution Accepted ?
Yes
SOLU IMS
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Agenda
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Based on identified points of improvement, we have created a short list of these alternatives that are able to improve customer satisfaction
Estimated impact and cross-functional involvement were first filters Four alternative solutions to increase customer satisfaction
CR Process Restructuring
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Evaluation Criteria
Criteria
Impact on Customer Satisfaction
Implementation Time
Implementation Costs
Cost of Implementation is necessary to be considered, two major costs will be evaluated for each criteria: Direct Costs Opportunity Costs Expected Resistance of related parties can affect outcomes of alternatives, therefore it is necessary to take it into consideration of evaluating alternatives.
Expected Resistance
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Agenda
D. Assessment of Alternatives
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15 weeks
Opportunity costs of resource who are planning and implementing this process. SMO: Some enhancements may have big business effects even it is small change in SAP system. Customers: Customers will be responsible for incorrect requests and costs.
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Expected Resistance
Expected Resistance
Consultants: Database will create extra work Meetings might be seen as waste of time
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5 - 7 weeks No development cost occurs as the system is already in place. Costs involved in the incentive plan when KPI is in a satisfaction level, they can get salary increased or promotion. Service Desk As more work will be given. Pressure on KPI system.
Expected Resistance
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Time Costs
Expected Resistance
Agenda
E. Evaluation Process
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Evaluation Matrix
Weight
Impact on Customer Satisfaction
Implementation Time 45%
CR Process Restructuring
0.0 0.00
Communication Training
10.0 4.50
Service Desks IT
5.0 2.25
FI teams IT
4.0 1.80
10%
0.0
0.00
5.0
0.50
6.0
0.60
10.0
1.00
Implementation Costs
30%
10.0
3.00
0.0
0.00
4.0
1.20
3.0
0.90
Expected Resistance
15%
10.0
1.50
5.0
0.75
0.0
0.00
2.0
0.30
Sum
100%
4.50
5.75
1.80
2.20
Based on the assessment of alternatives and weighting of the decision criteria, we see Communication & Knowledge Exchange Training and CR Process Restructuring as the most promising solution.
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Agenda
F. Implementation Plan
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Creating an intranet based handbook for recurring problems Automatic feedback to ERP development team, once a new recurring problem is entered Impact on quality and pace of work: Leverage of problem approaches Increased process speed and better results
Impact on quality and pace of work: Better communication between shifts More efficient and effective customer communication, leading to reduced circle times
Handbook
Communication Trainings
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December 2 3
January 2013 6 7
Employee Buy-in Communication Trainings IT infrastructure for handbook and knowledge database Knowledge exchange meetings Incentive plan optimization Training database and handbook usage
Kick-off
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PreApprove ?
Yes
No
Assign to SMO
Reject CR
No
FI ?
No
No
Feasible ?
Yes
TL Assign CR to FI Consultant
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Yes
PreApprove ?
No
Enough Info?
Yes
No
No
Reject CR
No
TL Approve ?
Yes
Negotia ble?
Yes
No
SMO Approve ?
Yes
FI Consultant Implement CR
SOLU CR
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Activities Pre-Approved CR Process Approval from Management Proposed Pre-Approved CR List SMO Approval Customer Approval Finalize Pre-Approved CR Process & List Inform Clearing Center Releasing Pre-Approved CR Process & List to all FI Consultants
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Kick-off
Go-Live
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Agenda
Backup
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Mon
Tue
Thu
Fri
0 - 1 Ticket
2 - 4 Tickets
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Assumptions I/II
Influencing Factor
Demanding Customers
Complexity of Problems
Observe increasing complexity of problems, while no significant changes in ERP system have occurred Assume increasing complexity of customers business world is relevant driver
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Assumptions II/II
Influencing Factor
Quality of Work Number of Problems
Based on the influence diagram and assumptions, we will focus on an improvement of the work process as it appeals most promising.
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