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Business Integration Team Overview

Business Integration Team Overview. April 23, 2001. Release Definitions. The Business Integration acts as the single point of contact between the Project and the Merchandising Divisions. Divisions / Audience. Release Descriptions. Business Integration Team.

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Business Integration Team Overview

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  1. Business Integration Team Overview April 23, 2001

  2. Release Definitions The Business Integration acts as the single point of contact between the Project and the Merchandising Divisions. Divisions / Audience Release Descriptions Business Integration Team

  3. WMS: BR2 (Retailer Outlet/FLS) Receiving (DC 299, 699) Aug 2001 – Oct 2001 Release Schedule Sample release schedule for Retek Implementation 2001 2002 2003 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q4 • Perpetual inventory is, knowing at the item level: • what we own • where it’s located • the current cost • and the current retail Release I Suppliers setup in Retek Items setup andpriced in Retek NPG: Movex Dec 2000 – June 2001 Movex Integration in RMS Release 2 Nov 2001– Dec 2001 Purchase orders entered into Retek (non-NPG) WMS – Movex Rollout Feb 2001 – June 2001 Receiving and outbound shipping Release 3A Nov 2001 – June 2002 Sales data reported through Retek WMS: BR2/3 (Retailer Outlet/FLS) Receiving, claims and reserve stock June 2001 – Sept 2001 Jan 2002 – June 2002 perpetual inventory Release 4A (MT Region FLS Pilot) Release 4 (A/B) Rollout PI Complete Perpetual Inventory Release 4C Oct 2001 Feb 2002 – June 2002 Release 5 Release 3B: RDW Reporting PI Complete (POMR ‘unhook’) Stock Ledger/Financials 2-3Q02 (tbd) PI eCommerce compliance 4Q02 (tbd) Jan 2001 – June 2002 Feb 2003 – Mar 2003 Store Infrastructure Rollout Aug 2001 – May 2002

  4. Business Roles The Business Integration team is critical to a successful Retek implementation in a decentralized organization. The BI team is responsible for capturing division specific buying, planning and execution processes which differ by division and potentially differ by region within a division. Business Function Regions Northern California Merchant Organization Southwest Southern California Washington/ Alaska Northwest Oregon / Mountain Full Line Stores Business Planning and Analysis (BPA) Organization Central States Texas / Kansas Capitol East Coast Southeast Northeast Note: Merchant and BPA organizations differ by Buying Division. See Roles and Responsibilities document for detailed definitions of each Merchant and BPA role

  5. BI and Business Roles To ensure successful Retek roll out, strong leadership is needed to build ownership and skills in the organization. The BI team is in place to support the CMM and BPA organization through the Retek implementation. CMM, BPA Director BPA and BI Teams LEAD • Lead the Retek transition and implementation • Understand and communicate Nordstrom’s future using Retek • Communicate realistic expectations • Communicate implementation activities • Raise issues and propose solutions • Coach individuals • Hold team accountable • Celebrate wins • Set and manage to milestones • Determine priorities • Provide detailed, Division-specific Retek information • Provide examples of Retek capabilities • Co-facilitate resolution of Retek issues within the team • Ensure questions are answered and issues resolved in a timely manner • Help to identify where additional leadership support is required • Help to define and ensure milestones are met OWN • Engage business team in constructive discussions regarding Retek processes, tools, and implementation • Identify and overcome resistance to change • Motivate team to raise issues and propose solutions • Define Division-specific processes, roles and tools for Retek roll-out • Help identify and overcome resistance to change • Ensure Project xx is appropriately resolving Division-specific issues SKILL • Build needed Retek capabilities • Ensure roles and responsibilities are consistently implemented • Help identify team and individual training needs • Actively participate in training teams • Provide individual coaching as appropriate • Assist roll out of roles and responsibilities • Ensure training is tailored to Divisional needs

  6. Deliverables Sample BI Deliverables include • Divisional Business Readiness Checklist – Pre and post implementation tasks • Countdown document – Timeline of Business Readiness Tasks • Divisional Roadmap: Ordering, Item Setup, Supplier Setup and General Best Practices • Shoulder to Shoulder Documentation • Buyer Readiness Checklist – Assessment done by BI based on shoulder to shoulder visits post implementation

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