Welcome back to the next chapter in our enlightening “plug and gain 101: What is...?” blog series. In the previous blogs we have talked about how you can analyze your processes using the best-run score, transaction score and the completion score as well as the process house as the central entry point of Value Accelerator for SAP process landscape analysis (plug and gain approach).
Now, let us embark on a lively journey through the landscape of process flow variants. Remember, processes are colorful, diverse, and critical to creating your business masterpiece. The captivating world of process flow variants is waiting for you to explore and master.
Picture your business as a map, with each process representing a unique destination, waiting to be thoroughly explored. The journey starts off with an analysis of the vast landscape, examining cases that correspond to the best-run scores of your SAP core processes in the process house. As we progress down this road, we continue to further gain aggregated data about how each process is being engaged with and understanding the traffic condition on each route. The process execution exploration becomes our compass, directing us towards regions of standardization and harmonization potential that shall pave the path for a smoother, more efficient journey. The ultimate goal is to analyze and recognize the best "as-is" process flow variants across your landscape. Understanding these variants allows you to decide on a 'to-be' template - a blueprint for enhanced future operations.
Can you guess the central entry point for this journey? It is the process house in the SAP Signavio in the SAP Signavio Collaboration Hub. A drilldown on single process variant level is possible in SAP Signavio Process Intelligence. This supports the evaluation of used business scope.
With SAP Signavio being your route planner, it holds the map to the best performing processes. Understanding business processes can be a complex task, especially when focusing on two different perspectives on the generated model - the system/business document perspective from the SAP Signavio plug and gain approach vs. the role perspective from the SAP S/4HANA best practice solution processes. Let's briefly unpack these concepts.
SAP S/4HANA best practice solution processes do not focus on system process, but the activities and sequences associated with a user role within a given process. This means that not every step in a process may leave a direct footprint in the system. SAP S/4HANA best practices solution processes are based on industry standards and proven methodologies, aiming to streamline and accelerate the implementation of SAP software.
The process execution models in the SAP Signavio plug and gain approach are based on actual data from the system. Therefore, the system/business document perspective shines light on the journey a system/business document undertakes within a transaction during a process, such as from its creation to completion. Based on these findings and in combination with the SAP S/4HANA best practices solution processes, a to-be process model can be created, outlining the desired future state of the processes. These practices help you avoid common pitfalls and roadblocks, and ensure you take the fastest and most efficient journey to your business objective.
The bridge between your existing process variants and the ideal process flow guides you to the implementation of the optimized process - the 'to-be' process that makes your business roll smoothly towards operational excellence. Process models with color codes highlight the steps that contribute to effective process execution. You can create your process documentation in SAP Signavio Process Manager:
When navigating further the SAP Signavio Collaboration Hub, you will discover a modular process view with all other out-of-the-box content and analyses. Four investigations are delivered for each process flow variant in SAP Signavio Process Intelligence. These provide insights into the process flow variant without additional effort. Further deep dives can be built where it makes sense:
Now, what if you had a GPS system to guide you, analyzing all routes, and suggesting the best one based on your preferences? That is what the process variant analysis does: it investigates all the different routes your business can take, evaluates them based on efficiency, time, cost, and performance, and then provides a recommendation for the optimal path. The process variant performance can also be measured by combining best-run scores and process performance indicators to evaluate individual process variant execution.
In conclusion, the exploration of process flow variants offers a powerful framework for enhancing efficiency through SAP Signavio's tools, which let us identify optimal 'as-is' and 'to-be' processes. These variants aren't mere alternatives but gateways to business growth and transformation.
If there is another term you are finding difficult to understand, do not hesitate! We are looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences with the process flow variants. Let us keep the process flowing by dropping a comment or sending a message! You can also reach out via the SAP Signavio Community.
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