Title: Mobilizing%20SAP%20at%20TransAlta%20%20%20Paul%20Kurchina%20Program%20Director
1 Mobilizing SAP at TransAlta Paul
KurchinaProgram Director
2Agenda
- TransAlta overview
- Technology at TransAlta
- Doing our research leveraging others
- Mobility setting the stage
- Mobility _at_ TransAlta
- Examples WiFi, SAP Console, SAP Mobile, SAP on
Blackberry, Adobe Forms, SAP Partner - SAT Corp - Next steps
- QA
3Corporate Overview
- One of Canadas largest non-regulated electric
generation and wholesale marketing companies - Founded in 1911
- 49 facilities operating in Canada, United States,
Mexico, and Australia - 10,000 MW generating capacity
- Close to 9 billion in coal-fired, gas-fired,
hydro and renewable assets in operation, under
construction or in development
4Corporate Overview
- Transformed from integrated regional utility to
unregulated international generating and
marketing company - Focus on financial strength, controlled growth
and a sustainable dividend
5Technology at TransAlta
6Mobility A TransAlta Perspective
- Increasingly mobile workforce.
- Employees are equipped with notebook computers
and spend more of their time working in teams
that cross functional, organizational, and
geographic boundaries. - Much of these workers productivity occurs in
meetings and away from their desks. - Users need access to the network far beyond their
personal desktops. - With a wireless network, workers can access
information from anywhere in the corporationa
conference room, the cafeteria, the plant or a
remote branch office. - RFID and Wireless sensors are emerging and part
of Mobility. - I am 100 for it. To be competitive, we need
it, and we will be the industry leader in this
area. - Robert Soeldner EVP Generation
7Technology Our Competitive Advantage
Always On - Always Active
Tools
People
Executive Portals
Traders Portals
collaboration
Plant Portals
Alerts, Status, Results
B2B
Mine Apps
Trading Apps
SAP
TOP
Software Hardware
Data Feeds
Market Events
Web
Databases
Controls
Database Warehouse
WirelessNetwork
EmbeddedSystems
Smart Items
Sensors
RFID
TransAltasWorld
8Right Information - Right Time
Respond Capture
TransAlta
Generation
Portal Trader - Real-time alerts - Dashboards
- Business analytics - Transactions
CDM
- Mobile Computing
- Real-time communication
- Wireless access
- Event management
Technology
- - RFID
- Sensors - Internet
Sense Communicate
Real-world awareness
9Doing our Research Leveraging Others
10Information Sources
- SAP
- Intel
- Inside TransAlta
- M-Business Book
- EPRI Wireless Working Group
- US Department of Energy
- HP
- OSISoft
- Symbol
- Intermec
- Modular Mining
- WiFi User Groups
- Wireless Industrial Networking Alliance
- SAT Corp
- ExxonMobil
- ChevronTexaco
- Shell
- Valero
- EDF
- TXU
- Detroit Edison
- Bluetooth.org
- Zigbee.org
- SearchMobileComputing.com
- MobileImperative.com
- FierceWireless.com, etc
11The Mobile Enterprise is crossing the Chasm
Today
Technology Adoption Life Cycle for Mobile
Business
C H A S M
Segment Time Technology
Innovators 1980 1995 Analogue
Early Adopters 1996 2001 GSM
Early Majority 2003 2008 GPRS / WLAN
Late Majority 2009 ? UMTS / WLAN
Laggards ? ?
Source Geoffrey A. Moore SW only, in last
year of period, source Datamonitor, SAP GMBC
12Why now?
- Availability of large footprint wireless WAN
networks - IP based
- Transmission speeds exceeding 56 kbps
- Emergence of devices with natural or automatic
input modes - Microsoft Tablet PC Operating system
- Digital ink(handwriting) and speech recognition
(voice) - Integrated peripherals (GPS, Biometrics, Digital
pictures) - RFID
- Real-time benefits for the enterprise
- Data capture at point of occurrence
- Data delivery to the point of use
- Focus on fundamentals and value
- More diligence on how technical capabilities
enable the enterprise - Leveraging existing investments (SAP, PI, etc)
Wireless Technology is Ready as a Business
Enabler
13First Generation Mobile Device
14Different Devices for Different Roles
- Device tradeoffs
- The vehicle purchase analogy
- Compact
- Luxury
- Sporty
- Convertible
- SUV
- Truck
15Tablet Devices
Intermec
Itronix GoBook Tablet
Panasonic Toughbook 18
16SAP NetWeaver - Multichannel Capabilities
SAP NetWeaver
SAP NetWeaver Mobile
PEOPLE INTEGRATION
Multi channel access
Mobile Java Client
Portal
Collaboration
Mobile Browser Client
INFORMATION INTEGRATION
Mobile .Net Client (mySAP CRM)
Bus. Intelligence
Knowledge Mgmt
Master Data Mgmt
Auto-ID
Composite Application Framework
Life Cycle Mgmt
PROCESS INTEGRATION
SMS, Fax, Email
Integration Broker
BusinessProcess Mgmt
Web-based GUI
APPLICATION PLATFORM
Voice Application Framework
J2EE
ABAP
DB and OS Abstraction
17SAP Mobile Business
Field Sales
Mobile Asset Management
mySAP PLM
Field Service
Mobile Procurement
Maintenance Quality
mySAP ERP Financials Human Resources Corporate
Services Operations
mySAP SRM
mySAP CRM
Sales Order Delivery Management
Purchase Order Management
Mobile Direct Store Delivery
Inventory Production
mySAP SCM
Mobile Time
SAP NetWeaver
Mobile Warehouse Management
Mobile BI
Mobile Travel
18Resources - SAP Mobile
19Resources - Wireless
20Resources - Mobile and RFID
21Mobility Setting the Stage
22Wireless Mobility
- Wired phones Cordless phones Cell phones
- PCs Networked PCs Mobile
devices
23Mobility Productivity
- Multiple devices All-in-one devices
- Paper tags Bar codes RFID smart bar
codes
24Communications
PAN Personal Area Network
IRDABluetooth
25RFID Technology
- EPA Title 5
- ISO 14001
- Internal Regulatory
26Bluetooth Value Adding Peripherals
RFID
Temperature
Gas Detection
Vibration Probe
GPS
Access Point
27Catalyst For Change Mobile, Portals, RFID
Devices
Synchronization Server
Siemens
Wireless LAN Access Point
Application runs in Wireless Connected and
Disconnected Environment
Desktop Applications
SAP R/3 4.6C
Data Historian
Primavera P3
Document Mgmt
Peripheral Devices - Temp, Vibration
28Mobility _at_ TransAlta
29Mobility _at_ TransAlta
- Strategy
- Enable the Fleet with a wireless network
- Deploy solutions tactically high value first
- Leverage existing legacy infrastructure (SAP, PI
etc) - Coordinate with other IT Solutions
- Early adopter in power industry (proven
solutions) - Outcomes
- Improved data capture and analysis capability
- Ease of information sharing and collaboration
- Faster and better decisions
- Lower costs
- Increased production capability
30WiFi - Centralia Wireless Network
31WiFi - Mobility at the Mine
Mine
Plant
32Mobility at the Plant
Automated Maintenance Kiosk
Real-time Operator Rounds
Wireless infrastructure
Inventory Control
Hazardous Chemical Control
33WiFi Example
- Wireless laptops allow a planner to move away
from scoping in the plant and returning to their
desk with paper notes, then planning to being out
on the floor planning real time. It also allows
us to be looking at nameplate data and verifying
master data in SAP real time. - Planners scoping and planning at least 1/2 their
work real time in the field. (Not on paper then
planning at their desk) - Planning more in the field allows them to be
discussing job planning with Operations and
Maintenance staff. This leads to better job
packages which in turn increases wrench time. - Allows for planners to sit down anytime with
anyone to update real time preventative
maintenance plans, master data, etc. Rather than
having to find a computer or arrange specific
meeting times. - Allows specific planning functions to take place
in the field to increase productivity like
looking up drawings, using pipe template software
to create templates while working with a
tradesman to help them cut a pipe in a certain
way. Etc. - TransAlta Maintenance Area Leader - Routine
Planning Scheduling
34SAP Console
35SAP Console - Architecture
SAP System
Application
Custom Transactions
Data
RF devices connected through Telnet to SAPConsole
Access Point
36SAP Mobile - Asset Management
Data update in backend
SAP Backend
Data creation and assignment
Measurement Counter Readings
Order Management
Inventory Management
Contract Management
Technical Object Management
Business Partner Management
Notification Management
37SAP Mobile Asset Management
- What we did
- SAP MAM 2.0 Ramp up
- Notifications, orders, technical objects,
measurement - ME infrastructure, devices
- Readiness for production
- MAM development input
- What we learned
- Services packs and plug-ins (double check)
- Right resources from SAP
- Right devices (not just the software)
- Leverages SAP investment
38SAP Partner SAT Corp
39Current Work Process
Problem Recorded ( 0 hours)
- Operator checks for excessive vibration by touch
or uses a portable diagnostic device - Operator records findings on clipboard
40Current Work Process
Problem Recorded ( 6 hours)
- Operator finishes round and submits paperwork to
supervisor - Paperwork difficult to read
- Readings are suspect
- No validation of operator
involvement
41Current Work Process
Problem Recorded ( 12 hours)
- Information is entered into a computer for
analysis - Error prone
- Time consuming
- Not timely
- Not integrated
42Current Work Process
Problem Recorded ( 16 hours)
Supervisor or Maintenance Planner reviews
collected information Determines action
required Requests inspection or schedules work
order
43Current Work Process
Problem Recorded ( 16 hours)
- Pump fails
- Secondary failure of equipment (e.g. seal,
compressor or other) - Process upset (slowdown or unplanned downtime)
- Potential spill or explosion
44Current Work Process
Problem Recorded ( 4 days)
- Results
- Pump Repair 20k
- Compressor repair 80k
- Lost Production 120k
- Time to repair 4 days
- Total Cost 220k
45Mobilizing the Process
Problem Recorded ( 0 Hours)
- Asset is properly identified through RFID and
task start time is validated - Operator checks for excessive vibration using an
electronic detection probe - Data is automatically entered into the workflow
software using a handheld computer - Current, up-to-date procedures provide focused
advice
46Mobilizing the Process
Operator creates work request as instructed
Operator is presented with procedural tasks and
records findings
Problem Recorded ( ½ Hour)
Difference (15 Hours)
Operator is presented with focused advice and
instructions
47Project Schedule / Milestones
January Business Case/Funding Approach
Completed January Business Case
Decision                         February H/W
S/W Contacts/Orders              Â
February Project Preparation  February Data
Gathering/Blueprinting March RFID Tag
Format/Deployment March Super User
Training March Round Construction  March
Field User Training                             Â
     March Project "Go-Live" and
Support April-Oct Post Implementation Benefits
Realization
48Payback Example
Key Performance Indicators Key Factors
Production Efficiency Reduction in production downtime/slowdowns
Reduced Maintenance costs Predictive maintenance of rotating equipment and assets in harsh environments
Increased Workforce Productivity Electronic paperwork, transfer of some PM to Operations
Training, Knowledge Management, Permitting Improved training processes, improved best practices, reduced mean time to permit
Production Arbitrage (e.g. optimization) Improved decision support with access to non-instrumented data and instant messaging to field
Typical payback is three to six months
49Implementations Questions to be Answered
- Who are your potential mobile users?
- What functions do these users require?
- What kind of information and how much data do
these users require? - How up-to-date does the information have to be?
- Where and how will your mobile solutions be used?
50Bringing Value To Various Stakeholders
- Operations
- Higher operating efficiency (increase in
equipment and process reliability) - Lower maintenance costs
- Improved decision support and data integrity
- Executive Management
- Higher throughput and asset responsiveness
- Increased workforce productivity
- Enhanced knowledge management
- Information Technology
- Leverage SAP infrastructure extent to new users
- Data collection (non instrumented equipment and
events) - Radio frequency identification (RFID) tag reader
capabilities
51SAP on Blackberry
- Maximize productivity by providing access to SAP
solutions anytime, anywhere - Push mission-critical corporate data to the right
users at the right time - Leverage existing infrastructure to develop and
deploy applications
52SAP CRM on Blackberry
53SAP on Blackberry - Opportunities
- Plant maintenance
- Notifications
- Supply chain
- Inventory and material information
- Alerts and notifications
- Incident identification and response
- Universal alert box
- BW reports
- Budget and other management reports
- Human resources and employee self-service
- Time balances
- Workflow approvals (time, POs)
- Expenses
54Interactive Forms - ERP 2004
- Self Services
- Personnel change requests (e. g. position change,
change employee group and subgroup, change
working time) - Requisition request
- Request equipment repair, equipment loss and
equipment reassignment - Request adjustment posting for cost centers or
internal order - Operations
- New product request(create material master
data) - Product change request (change material master
data)
55The Future The Sensor is the Network
Online monitoring of assets through the use of
wireless sensors
56Next Steps
- Extend WiFi other plants
- Additional Blackberry applications
- Wireless and warehousing
- Mobile - SAP mobile engine (SAP)- MAM 2.5 and
RFID - Mobile SAT solution (Non SAP) expansion
- Mobile portal
- Maintenance simplification ATM
- Other mobile applications
- Extending RFID
- Wireless sensors
57SAP Mobile Architecture Influence Council
- Objectives
- Influence SAP mobile roadmap
- Learn about SAP mobile architecture strategy SAP
NetWeaver - Evolve the SAP mobile community
- Lower your total cost of ownership
- Influence Council Components / Activities
- Initial webcast held on August 25th, 2004
- Follow-up e-mails and conference calls
- Face-to-face influence session will be held Nov
9th,2004
58Mobilizing SAP Book Nov 2004
- The mobile enterprise
- Mobilizing SAP the next wave
- Business value trends driving mobile/wireless
investments - Emerging mobile SAP framework - NetWeaver
- Mobilizing your SAP investment
- RFID and mobile enterprise applications
- Mobile sales
- Mobile field service
- Mobile asset management and tracking
- Mobile replenishment and direct store delivery
- Mobile procurement
- Mobile employee self-service
- Implementing a mobile strategy
- Process integration strategies
- Implementing a mobile strategy
597 Key Points to Take Home
- Understand the various mobile technologies
including RFID - SAP provides the infrastructure for a wide range
of applications and you may already own it - Educate the business help them see the
opportunities - More challenges than in desktop world and
benefits - Identify the devices best suited to your users,
technical infrastructure and connectivity
requirements - Incorporate user feedback during the planning and
implementation phases - Make the user (operator/technician) successful
- Benefits realization periodic checkpoints after
go live - Start Mobilizing Your Business
60Questions
How to Contact Me Paul Kurchina Paul_Kurchina_at_Tra
nsAlta.com