ISYS302: SAP Implementation Project Plan for Dai-Ichi Corporation

This report presents a detailed project plan for the implementation of SAP within the Oceania division of Dai-Ichi Corporation, an international business organization. The project aims to integrate SAP into the existing business system, leveraging a cloud platform (AWS) to avoid time zone issues between Australia and Europe, where SAP is already implemented. The plan outlines key objectives, including gaining cloud access, developing an SAP implementation platform, connecting the database server, and hosting the system in the cloud. Deliverables include database, application, and web services layer servers, X86 images, JIRA for project management, and the SAP Cloud Instance. The report also covers project management controls, resource allocation, a comprehensive budget, a work breakdown structure, a Gantt chart, critical path analysis, and key assumptions and dependencies. The budget outlines costs associated with resources such as project managers, SAP experts, cloud architects, and infrastructure components. The project's work breakdown structure details tasks from initiating and planning to design, testing, and going live, ensuring a structured approach to SAP implementation. This document is available on Desklib, a platform that provides various study tools for students.

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................2
2.0 Project Plan................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Project Background...............................................................................................................2
2.2 Project Objectives..................................................................................................................3
2.3 Project Deliverables...............................................................................................................3
2.3.1 High Level Technical Requirements..............................................................................3
2.3.2 Project Management Controls........................................................................................4
2.4 Resources...............................................................................................................................5
2.5 Budget....................................................................................................................................5
2.6 Work Breakdown Structure.................................................................................................11
2.7 Gantt Chart...........................................................................................................................12
2.8 Critical Path.........................................................................................................................14
2.9 Assumptions and Dependencies..........................................................................................14
3.0 Conclusion...............................................................................................................................15
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................16

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1.0 Introduction
SAP is an enterprise resource planning software that provides a very new dimension to
the large scale business organizations who seek efficient and integrated business platforms.
There are several methods of implementation for SAP – it can either be implemented in the
internal database of an organization where it integrates all the various working features of the
system or it can be integrated with the cloud platform. In this case of integration with cloud, it
uses the cloud storage interface to execute all operations and store and manage all types of
business data.
In this report, a project plan has been developed for the implementation of SAP in the
Oceania division of Dai-Ichi Corporation.
2.0 Project Plan
2.1 Project Background
This background of the project involves implementation of SAP in the business system of
Oceania division of Dai-Ichi Corporation. It is an international business organization that has
extensive networks over all major countries. Furthermore in the European headquarter of the
company, SAP has already been implemented and the business processes in all of Europe have
been integrated together. Now, the management team has decided to implement SAP in the
Oceania division as well, which will very soon commence in Australia. Furthermore, in order to
avoid the problems arising due to time differences between Australia and Europe, it has been
decided that the SAP instance will be deployed in the cloud platform making it easier to be
managed from various time zones. Accordingly, contract has been agreed with Amazon for

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getting access to the AWS Cloud Platform for the implementation of the SAP. Further planning
and requirement analysis are required in order to proceed with the actual part of the project.
2.2 Project Objectives
The objectives of the project are as follows.
To gain access to a cloud computing service
To develop a platform for SAP implementation
To implement SAP in the existing business system
To connect the database server with the SAP system
To host the SAP system in the cloud computing service procured
2.3 Project Deliverables
2.3.1 High Level Technical Requirements
Some of the high level technical requirements for this project are as follows.
Database Server – This server will be required to create a central database for the
company where all the relevant business information will be stored and updates according to the
changes.
Application Server – This server is needed to run the entire software system according to
the pre set requirements. Each application or function of the system cannot be run unless there is
an application server for supporting the functions.
Web Services Layer Server – This server is needed to add specific functions or features
of the system on a particular platform. Furthermore, it can be integrated with various web

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services like xml, html and others so that the specific functions can be added to the overall
desired system.
X 86 Images – These images will be required in various parts of the overall cloud
infrastructure. These images will add to the visual aspect of the system as well as make the
system more informative and helpful.
JIRA – JIRA is a software that will be utilized for various functions like tracking of a
bug, issue and others whereas it can also be utilized for various functions related to project
management.
SAP Cloud Instance – SAP Cloud Instance will be the actual system that will be
implemented for the company. Before implementation, it will be needed to gain a site license in
Australia.
2.3.2 Project Management Controls
There are a number of tools suitable for the project management controls to be used in
this project. Some of the most suitable tools to be utilized are as follows.
Cost Benefit Analysis – This tool is to be utilized to analyze the actual cost benefits that
can be gathered from the project. This will also help to estimate the baseline costs and estimated
profit percentages to be expected from the outcome of the project.
Critical Path Analysis – This tool can be utilized to determine the shortest time period
within which the project can be completed. Furthermore, it also helps to determine different
phases of the project can be executed together since they are not interdependent on each other.

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2.4 Resources
The resources of the project are shown as follows.
Resource Name Type Max. Units Std. Rate
Project Manager Work 100% $2,000.00/day
SAP Expert (Paulo) Work 100% $2,000.00/day
Cloud Architect Work 100% $7,500.00/mon
SAP Expert (June) Work 100% $7,500.00/mon
LAMP Stack Specialist Work 100% $3,500.00/mon
Linux Administrator Work 100% $3,250.00/mon
X 86 Image Work 100% $2,750.00/mon
SAP Cloud Instance Material $200,000.00
JIRA Material $50.00
Travel and Accommodations
for Paolo
Work 100% $10,000.00/mon
2.5 Budget
The budget of the project as per the duration of the tasks is shown in the following table.

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Task Name Duration Start Finish Resource Names Cost
SAP Implementation
for Dai-Ichi
Corporation
60 days
Mon 09-
04-18
Fri 29-
06-18
$267,228.13
Project Initiating 6 days
Mon 09-
04-18
Mon 16-
04-18
$16,021.88
Management
Meeting and
Discussions
0.25 days
Mon 09-
04-18
Mon 09-
04-18
Cloud Architect,
LAMP Stack
Specialist, Linux
Administrator,
Project Manager,
SAP Expert
(June),SAP Expert
(Paulo)
$1,271.88
Reach a Proposed
Outcome Decision
0.25 days
Mon 09-
04-18
Mon 09-
04-18
Project Manager $500.00
Get Opinion from
Company CEO
0.25 days
Mon 09-
04-18
Mon 09-
04-18
Project Manager $500.00
Start the Project
after Approval
0.25 days Mon 09-
04-18
Mon 09-
04-18
Project Manager,
Travel and
Accommodations for
$625.00

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Paolo
Determine the
Scope of the Project
1 day
Tue 10-04-
18
Tue 10-
04-18
SAP Expert (June),
SAP Expert (Paulo)
$2,375.00
Make Assumptions
regarding Certain
Factors
0.5 days
Wed 11-
04-18
Wed 11-
04-18
SAP Expert (June),
SAP Expert (Paulo)
$1,187.50
Find Cost
Constraints
0.5 days
Wed 11-
04-18
Wed 11-
04-18
SAP Expert (June),
SAP Expert (Paulo),
Project Manager
$2,187.50
Find Constraints
Related to Schedule
0.5 days
Thu 12-04-
18
Thu 12-
04-18
SAP Expert (June),
SAP Expert (Paulo),
Project Manager
$2,187.50
List the High Level
Requirements
0.5 days
Thu 12-04-
18
Thu 12-
04-18
SAP Expert (June),
SAP Expert (Paulo)
$1,187.50
Create the Team
for the Project
2 days
Fri 13-04-
18
Mon 16-
04-18
Project Manager $4,000.00
Project Planning 2 days
Tue 17-
04-18
Wed 18-
04-18
$4,593.75

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Develop the
Project Charter
1 day
Tue 17-04-
18
Tue 17-
04-18
Project Manager $2,000.00
Estimate Budget
for Project
0.25 days
Wed 18-
04-18
Wed 18-
04-18
Project Manager $500.00
Estimate Schedule
for Project
0.25 days
Wed 18-
04-18
Wed 18-
04-18
SAP Expert (June),
SAP Expert (Paulo),
Project Manager
$1,093.75
Approve Budget
and Schedule
0.25 days
Wed 18-
04-18
Wed 18-
04-18
Project Manager $500.00
Minor
Modifications on the
Plan
0.25 days
Wed 18-
04-18
Wed 18-
04-18
Project Manager $500.00
Project Design and
Testing
43 days
Thu 19-
04-18
Mon 18-
06-18
$226,125.00
Procure Budget
and Resources
2 days
Thu 19-04-
18
Fri 20-
04-18
Project Manager $4,000.00
Role Allocation to
the Respective
Stakeholders
1 day
Mon 23-
04-18
Mon 23-
04-18
Project Manager $2,000.00
Duty Allocation to 1 day Tue 24-04- Tue 24- Cloud Architect $375.00

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Team Members 18 04-18
Work on
Hardwares
2 days
Wed 25-
04-18
Thu 26-
04-18
Linux Administrator $325.00
Prepare
Development Platform
2 days
Fri 27-04-
18
Mon 30-
04-18
Cloud Architect,
Linux Administrator
$1,075.00
Gain Access to
Amazon AWS
2 days
Tue 01-05-
18
Wed 02-
05-18
SAP Cloud
Instance[1], Cloud
Architect
$200,750.00
Implement Cloud
Infrastructure
10 days
Thu 03-05-
18
Wed 16-
05-18
Cloud Architect,
JIRA[10]
$4,250.00
Implement SAP on
the Cloud
10 days
Thu 17-05-
18
Wed 30-
05-18
Cloud Architect,
LAMP Stack
Specialist
$5,500.00
Initial Testing on
the System
10 days
Thu 31-05-
18
Wed 13-
06-18
LAMP Stack
Specialist, Linux
Administrator, X 86
Image
$4,750.00
Identify Risks and
Issues
1 day
Thu 14-06-
18
Thu 14-
06-18
LAMP Stack
Specialist
$175.00
Solve and Address 1 day Fri 15-06- Fri 15- LAMP Stack $175.00

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Issues 18 06-18 Specialist
Final Testing of the
System
1 day
Mon 18-
06-18
Mon 18-
06-18
Cloud Architect,
SAP Expert (June),
SAP Expert (Paulo)
$2,750.00
Go Live 1 day
Tue 19-
06-18
Tue 19-
06-18
$1,562.50
Run Demo Version 0.25 days
Tue 19-06-
18
Tue 19-
06-18
Cloud Architect $93.75
Connect Database
with Cloud
0.25 days
Tue 19-06-
18
Tue 19-
06-18
Cloud Architect $93.75
System Go Live 0.25 days
Tue 19-06-
18
Tue 19-
06-18
SAP Expert (June),
SAP Expert (Paulo),
Cloud Architect
$687.50
System Handover
to Project Manager
0.25 days
Tue 19-06-
18
Tue 19-
06-18
SAP Expert (June),
SAP Expert (Paulo),
Cloud Architect
$687.50
Project Closing 8 days
Wed 20-
06-18
Fri 29-
06-18
$18,925.00

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Review and
Appraisal
2 days
Wed 20-
06-18
Thu 21-
06-18
Project Manager $4,000.00
Documentation 2 days
Fri 22-06-
18
Mon 25-
06-18
Cloud Architect $750.00
Sign off by
Stakeholders
2 days
Tue 26-06-
18
Wed 27-
06-18
Cloud Architect,
LAMP Stack
Specialist, Linux
Administrator,
Project Manager,
SAP Expert
(June),SAP Expert
(Paulo)
$10,175.00
Official Closing 2 days
Thu 28-06-
18
Fri 29-
06-18
Project Manager $4,000.00
2.6 Work Breakdown Structure
The work breakdown structure for the project is shown as follows.