1、1 1999 Arthur Andersen,Andersen Worldwide SC.All rights reserved.ContentsOur proposal is divided into the following sections:#Section 1 Introduction.What does Plaskolite want from this project?#Section 2 Project Overview.What is Arthur Andersens perspective on software evaluations?#Section 3 Project
2、 Approach.How will we conduct the evaluation?#Section 4 Project TeamWho will work on the project?#Section 5 Project Timing.How long will it take?#Section 6 Project Costs.How much will it cost?#Section 7 Arthur Andersen.Why Arthur Andersen?#Section 8 Project Resources.What are the qualifications of o
3、ur team?#2 1999 Arthur Andersen,Andersen Worldwide SC.All rights reserved.Our Understanding of Your NeedsPlaskolites overall goal is to evaluate and select an integrated customer service,distribution,manufacturing and financial software package that best supports your business information needs.To h
4、elp achieve this goal,Plaskolite would like a Arthur Andersen to assist with the evaluation and selection of a new software package.The specific objectives of this project will be to:#uDefine and prioritize business and information requirements uIdentify process improvement opportunitiesuResearch an
5、d identify viable software candidatesuObjectively facilitate the evaluation of the most appropriate software alternativesuDefine appropriate technical architectureuAssist with vendor negotiationsuPlan the software implementation at a high levelGoalProject ObjectivesSection 1:#Introduction3 1999 Arth
6、ur Andersen,Andersen Worldwide SC.All rights reserved.Our Understanding of Your NeedsThe key deliverables to meet your objectives for this phase of the project will be:#uHigh level business process mapsuProcess Improvement OpportunitiesuSoftware requirements and“knock-out”criteriaFunctionalTechnical
7、VendoruList of potential software candidatesuVendor demonstration scriptsuSoftware selection recommendationuSoftware,hardware and services cost estimatesuHigh-level implementation planuOrganizational impact assessmentSection 1:#IntroductionDeliverables4 1999 Arthur Andersen,Andersen Worldwide SC.All
8、 rights reserved.Our PerspectiveOur local experience with integrated software packages is deep and broad.Our Ohio Consulting practice,which includes Columbus,Cleveland and Cincinnati,has over 140 full-time consultants.Software implementation is the cornerstone of our practice.Below is a list of some
9、 of our recent engagements in Ohio.Section 2:#Project OverviewOur Local Manufacturing ExperienceArthur Andersens philosophy is to remain independent of software vendors.Consequently,Arthur Andersen can objectively evaluate integrated software packages against the information needs of our clients.Hig
10、h Tech Mfg.Custom Products Mfg.Custom Products Mfg.Automotive SupplierConsumer Products Mfg.5 1999 Arthur Andersen,Andersen Worldwide SC.All rights reserved.What Our Software Vendor Alliances MeanArthur Andersen does not sell software or receive any financial incentives from integrated software pack
11、age vendors.However,we do maintain alliance programs with the leading software providers in the market.The purpose of these alliances is to establish a team of qualified personnel from the vendor and Arthur Andersen who can effectively serve clients by delivering integrated solutions to improve busi
12、ness performance.uAlliance agreements typically provide the following:#Arthur Andersen can sub-contract programming services at a discounted priceArthur Andersen receives discounted training for its professionalsArthur Andersen has access to software,product support and other resourcesuBy strategica
13、lly aligning themselves with Arthur Andersen,key software vendors can focus on their core businesses-product development,training and support.uArthur Andersen has installed the alliance software packages at our Technology Innovation Centers for client demonstrations,training,testing and remote acces
14、s.uTo capitalize on the collective knowledge we have gained in this area,Arthur Andersen has also formed a Competency Center of qualified professionals with deep expertise in packaged software implementations.Through an on-line software database,this center promotes information sharing among Arthur
15、Andersen professionals on alliance products and projects on a global basis.SSASection 2:#Project Overview6 1999 Arthur Andersen,Andersen Worldwide SC.All rights reserved.ExperienceIndustry ExpertiseBest Practices/Process SkillsSoftware ExpertiseKnowledge CapitalOur Perspective-Collaboration We belie
16、ve true business change can only be sustained by Plaskolite team members.We will serve as“Change Agents”challenging and partnering with Plaskolite during all phases of the project.uWe take a facilitative approach to ensure mutual ownership and a focus on collaborative efforts,positioning Plaskolite to own the selection criteria and decision.uOur approach is relationship-oriented.We will work with you as a business partner in this endeavor,taking your agenda as our own,and seeing the project through to a success
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