7 Eleven - Ibm Sap International Competence Center
IBM SAP International Competence Center
7-Eleven finds SAP applications and IBM i provide the greatest convenience
“Running SAP ERP 6.0 and SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0 requires a high-performance infrastructure, and our business model requires continuous availability. We knew that IBM i and Power Systems could provide the right architecture to support our strategic objectives.”
Dennis Lewis Chief Information Officer 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd
“Features like dynamic logical partitioning and integration with Windows-based systems mean that IBM i and Power Systems can provide near-100 per cent availability for our SAP and non-SAP applications, while ensuring high utilization of resources and a very attractive TCO.”
Dennis Lewis Chief Information Officer 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd
7-Eleven finds SAP applications and IBM i provide the greatest convenience
About this paper This paper describes an implementation of the SAP® Business Suite on IBM® i logical partitions running on IBM Power Systems™ servers at 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd, Australia. It describes the historical background, the current hardware and software landscape, and future project plans.
Customer Objectives l Convert 7-Eleven supply chain from a direct to store model to centralised replenishment and distribution l Improve the timeliness and transparency of financial reporting l Implement an efficient, integrated, enterprise-wide reporting system l Leverage years of expertise and efficient operation with IBM i l Run the proposed reporting system and existing SAP retail applications on a scalable, easily managed platform l Continue the close integration between IBM i and Microsoft Windows servers that has provided a very
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Customer Benefits l Achieved quick ROI on the investment in both hardware and software l Upgraded from SAP R/3® 4.6C to SAP ERP 6.0 and NetWeaver 7.0 l Upgraded to IBM i and IBM Power Systems technology l Increased revenue and profits through better stock management l Reduced
7-Eleven finds SAP applications and IBM i provide the greatest convenience
“Running SAP ERP 6.0 and SAP NetWeaver BW 7.0 requires a high-performance infrastructure, and our business model requires continuous availability. We knew that IBM i and Power Systems could provide the right architecture to support our strategic objectives.”
Dennis Lewis Chief Information Officer 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd
“Features like dynamic logical partitioning and integration with Windows-based systems mean that IBM i and Power Systems can provide near-100 per cent availability for our SAP and non-SAP applications, while ensuring high utilization of resources and a very attractive TCO.”
Dennis Lewis Chief Information Officer 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd
7-Eleven finds SAP applications and IBM i provide the greatest convenience
About this paper This paper describes an implementation of the SAP® Business Suite on IBM® i logical partitions running on IBM Power Systems™ servers at 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd, Australia. It describes the historical background, the current hardware and software landscape, and future project plans.
Customer Objectives l Convert 7-Eleven supply chain from a direct to store model to centralised replenishment and distribution l Improve the timeliness and transparency of financial reporting l Implement an efficient, integrated, enterprise-wide reporting system l Leverage years of expertise and efficient operation with IBM i l Run the proposed reporting system and existing SAP retail applications on a scalable, easily managed platform l Continue the close integration between IBM i and Microsoft Windows servers that has provided a very
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Customer Benefits l Achieved quick ROI on the investment in both hardware and software l Upgraded from SAP R/3® 4.6C to SAP ERP 6.0 and NetWeaver 7.0 l Upgraded to IBM i and IBM Power Systems technology l Increased revenue and profits through better stock management l Reduced