vCentric Technologies: Helping Clients make the Right Strategic Decisions with SAP
With a vision and roadmap to help the world run better and improve people’s lives, SAP today has become a revolutionary brand. Aligning closely with this vision, SMEs too have derived the value from implementing SAP along with large enterprises. The wide acceptance of SAP technologies across every industry irrespective of its size has opened many doors for many consulting partners who are quite fervent on realizing the value from SAP implementation. Organizations around a world are focusing more on achieving efficient growth and delivering breakthrough innovations. Latest offerings of SAP have proven to bring huge ROI on systems and businesses. Despite the increasing adoption of SAP services across various large and small organization globally, IT vendors struggle with various challenges in delivering and implementing SAP solutions/services. Very often, the gap in the value system between customers and vendors is on the expectations and alignment.
vCentric is now rearing up to acquire new customers by leveraging the legacy of its successful journey with SAP
Most often, IT vendors focus a lot more on selling the solution and comparatively a little less on selling the value. Consequently, these vendors grapple to get its customers aligned with its services, predict organizations’ preparedness, and at the same time engage its customer to have a correct business model. Owing to this, there has been a great mismatch between the two parties and the alignment between them often leads to problems as the engagement process progresses. The list of predicaments does not end here. Many implementation projects fail to bring the expected benefits to its organizations due to lack of planning and awareness on the product, lack of planning exercise for the overall program, choosing the wrong vendor partner, internal change management issues and ambiguity on what (scope) has to be looked at to bring in efficiency. Ingrained with best SAP practices, industry specific solutions and approaches, vCentric Technologies, headquartered in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh has made long strides over many years by addressing the qualms in the areas of business transformations, upgrades, template builds & Rollouts, implementations, application support and managed services. Incepted in 2005 and built upon the foundation of “It’s why we wake up in the morning; it's why our clients sleep well at night”, vCentric is infallible when it comes to addressing its customers’ pain points with the right solution, thus engaging the customer in a true partnership model and aligning perfectly towards a common goal. Exemplifying on vCentric’s strong positioning as an SAP partner, Sridhar Nandivala, Vice President at vCentric Technologies says, “We are passionate on our four quadrants – Customers, Employees, Stakeholders and Society. Every day begins afresh with a thought to innovate ideas that would help customers in overcoming challenges. We are responsive to our customer’s pain points, proactive in providing solutions, vigilant in positioning technology in the right manner to address the right problem thus consistently bringing value to the customers. Our customers are confident on vCentric’s timely support that gives them utmost assurance”.
A Successful Journey of Partnership with SAP
With a strong and seasoned team of 600+ consultants predominantly in SAP supported by robust methodologies and quality frameworks, vCentric provides its customers’ the right solutions to meet project deadlines and efficient delivery. The company’s ASAP focused methodologies and frameworks are used based on the type of engagement. vCentric’s solutions built on Rapid Deployment Solutions concept are helpful in designing a roadmap to implement a pre-defined solution or SAP technology within shortest possible time. Not just custom frameworks and methodologies, vCentric keeps an eye over the quality processes and procedures and carries out continuous improvements periodically for all engagements based on its reviews of analysis. “With such methodologies and engagements, we ensure successful delivery of SAP services/ solutions”, adds Sridhar. While the SAP implementation strategies are organization specific, planning on “what to expect when” plays a key role in adapting the change and realizing the benefits early, gradually and successfully. In this view, vCentric advises its clients to first conduct an exercise with the partner before finalizing the strategy and roadmap of the programs and thereby gaining clarity on overall timelines and budget to ensure better preparedness. For many large organizations, SAP applications suite forms the backbone of its business critical processes. These applications call for several upgrades to improve business processes and bottom lines. However, these upgrades typically cost high and consume more time, thus resulting in inevitable business loss.vCentric team of consultants who come encompassed with rich experience of leading multiple upgrade assessments followed by
execution of the upgrade projects embrace advanced methodologies to address this quagmire. vCentric upgrade methodology revolves around 6 key aspects: Study, Analyze, Propose, Implement, Measure and Support. “After analyzing the existing landscape, the requirements and the business benefits that the customer is looking at from the upgrade; the roadmap is proposed. System health checks, adherence to the standards and effective usage of the system are measured after the upgrade”, explains Sridhar. After the end of upgrades, vCentric collates the experiences and feedbacks on its consulting program from its customers on day-to-day basis.
Piloting Seamless Transition of Applications to SAP
Migrating existing applications, along with several associated products and software, is one of the most daunting task an IT team can stumble on. IT managers are wary about how their business might be impacted by the migration process. They are quite apprehensive when it comes to migration owing to high costs involved in transitions. vCentric offers its expertise to help overcome these challenges by enabling smooth transition of applications to SAP platform. Committed towards maximizing the cost savings, vCentric ensures hassle free transition (from Legacy to SAP) with efficient training models, pilot implementation approach, effective change control mechanism, a disciplined program, and project management methodologies. “Our consultants, with the right mix on the domain & technical experience, are positioned to provide the right solution with the right technology to any industry challenge”, says Venugopal Uppalapati, Chairman, vCentric Technologies.
“The rich functionality of both SAP ERP HCM and SAP NetWeaver BW has transformed the way we manage our business. We constantly find new ways to improve workflows and customer satisfaction.” -A. R. Surana, General Manager for Finance and IT, Lanco Industries Limited
Expediting Project Management & Delivery
Every project needs to be delivered within the specific deadline eliminating all avenues of delays and disruptions. Project team members within an organization who are unable to collaborate effectively through cooperative efforts can experience delays, especially when it comes to deadlines. Furthermore, the budgetary needs also adversely impact project management and delivery. vCentric’s rapid deployment solutions specific to industry needs bring in the predictability, defined scope, TCO and timelines affront. “vCentric’s knowledge and solution repository has solutions that are mix of industry specific and industry agnostic”, quotes Sridhar. The company with its cost effective solutions and defined process approach helps its customers to derive guaranteed business benefit while expediting project management and delivery.
“Our vision is to achieve unparalleled excellence in the value-based manufacturing of auto components, and SAP Business All-in-One for Automotive is the right vehicle to get us there. SAP Business All-in-One for Automotive drastically improves our operational efficiency. It gives us better control over our business processes and puts us on a firm foundation for rapid growth”- Kuljeet Sethi, CIO, Bajaj Sons Limited
The Success Saga
Moving beyond every impediment, vCentric proudly claims 100 percent success in all its engagements thus far. With a proven record of serving 120+ customers (in Manufacturing, Textiles, Auto & Auto Components, Chemicals, Food & Beverages, Pharma & Health Care), vCentric is now rearing up to acquire new customers by leveraging the legacy of its successful journey with SAP . vCentric with its hardcore passion for excellence and attention to value creation has successfully become an extraordinarily customer centric company. With 550+ dedicated resources, quality service offerings along with its endeavors to tighten client’s trust, the company continues to meet the unique demands of its customers.
"For a make-to-order company like ours, this SAP Business All-in-One solution has the top-down integration we need to control all aspects of our custom projects, so we can reduce inventory costs and order execution time."- K. Guru Prasad Reddy, MIS and IT Manager, BevconWayors Private Limited
Major Milestones
• Winner of ‘SAP APJ Regional Partner Excellence Award 2013’ under the category ‘Top Partner – Line of Business’
• First win in HANA space: SAP business Suite on HANA (SoH) deal closure for a Manufacturing customer
• Winner of ‘Best Rapid Deployment Solutions Partner Award’at SAP Partner Summit 2013
• Winner of ‘Highest Revenue Growth Year on Year Award’ at SAP Partner Summit 2013
• Winner of ‘Best Customer Engagement Award’ at SAP Partner Summit 2014
• Winner of ‘Suite on HANA – Initiative Award’ at SAP Partner Summit 2014
• Awarded as Top Premier 100 Company – 2013 by Channel World (International Data Group)
• Recognized for implementation of Six qualified SAP Rapid Deployment Solutions for different industry segments and Lines of Business
• Preferred SAP Partner to reach out to key customers and showcase SAP Offerings during Innovation Express conducted by SAP.
Piloting Seamless Transition of Applications to SAP
Migrating existing applications, along with several associated products and software, is one of the most daunting task an IT team can stumble on. IT managers are wary about how their business might be impacted by the migration process. They are quite apprehensive when it comes to migration owing to high costs involved in transitions. vCentric offers its expertise to help overcome these challenges by enabling smooth transition of applications to SAP platform. Committed towards maximizing the cost savings, vCentric ensures hassle free transition (from Legacy to SAP) with efficient training models, pilot implementation approach, effective change control mechanism, a disciplined program, and project management methodologies. “Our consultants, with the right mix on the domain & technical experience, are positioned to provide the right solution with the right technology to any industry challenge”, says Venugopal Uppalapati, Chairman, vCentric Technologies.
“The rich functionality of both SAP ERP HCM and SAP NetWeaver BW has transformed the way we manage our business. We constantly find new ways to improve workflows and customer satisfaction.” -A. R. Surana, General Manager for Finance and IT, Lanco Industries Limited
Expediting Project Management & Delivery
Every project needs to be delivered within the specific deadline eliminating all avenues of delays and disruptions. Project team members within an organization who are unable to collaborate effectively through cooperative efforts can experience delays, especially when it comes to deadlines. Furthermore, the budgetary needs also adversely impact project management and delivery. vCentric’s rapid deployment solutions specific to industry needs bring in the predictability, defined scope, TCO and timelines affront. “vCentric’s knowledge and solution repository has solutions that are mix of industry specific and industry agnostic”, quotes Sridhar. The company with its cost effective solutions and defined process approach helps its customers to derive guaranteed business benefit while expediting project management and delivery.
“Our vision is to achieve unparalleled excellence in the value-based manufacturing of auto components, and SAP Business All-in-One for Automotive is the right vehicle to get us there. SAP Business All-in-One for Automotive drastically improves our operational efficiency. It gives us better control over our business processes and puts us on a firm foundation for rapid growth”- Kuljeet Sethi, CIO, Bajaj Sons Limited
The Success Saga
Moving beyond every impediment, vCentric proudly claims 100 percent success in all its engagements thus far. With a proven record of serving 120+ customers (in Manufacturing, Textiles, Auto & Auto Components, Chemicals, Food & Beverages, Pharma & Health Care), vCentric is now rearing up to acquire new customers by leveraging the legacy of its successful journey with SAP . vCentric with its hardcore passion for excellence and attention to value creation has successfully become an extraordinarily customer centric company. With 550+ dedicated resources, quality service offerings along with its endeavors to tighten client’s trust, the company continues to meet the unique demands of its customers.
"For a make-to-order company like ours, this SAP Business All-in-One solution has the top-down integration we need to control all aspects of our custom projects, so we can reduce inventory costs and order execution time."- K. Guru Prasad Reddy, MIS and IT Manager, BevconWayors Private Limited
Major Milestones
• Winner of ‘SAP APJ Regional Partner Excellence Award 2013’ under the category ‘Top Partner – Line of Business’
• First win in HANA space: SAP business Suite on HANA (SoH) deal closure for a Manufacturing customer
• Winner of ‘Best Rapid Deployment Solutions Partner Award’at SAP Partner Summit 2013
• Winner of ‘Highest Revenue Growth Year on Year Award’ at SAP Partner Summit 2013
• Winner of ‘Best Customer Engagement Award’ at SAP Partner Summit 2014
• Winner of ‘Suite on HANA – Initiative Award’ at SAP Partner Summit 2014
• Awarded as Top Premier 100 Company – 2013 by Channel World (International Data Group)
• Recognized for implementation of Six qualified SAP Rapid Deployment Solutions for different industry segments and Lines of Business
• Preferred SAP Partner to reach out to key customers and showcase SAP Offerings during Innovation Express conducted by SAP.
