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PeopleSoft HRMS 8.8 upgrade enables logistics leader take advantage of new functionalities |
Leveraging Patni's expertise, a large logistics and container transportation company succeeded in seamlessly upgrading to PeopleSoft HRMS version 8.8 within a short period
The Client
The client is one of the largest logistics and container transportation companies in the world.
The Challenge
To enhance the productivity of human capital in its organization, and improve its business processes, the client was using PeopleSoft HRMS version 8. However, as the deadline for continuity of PeopleSoft HRMS 8 support from the vendor was coming to an end, and the scale of operations and usage started increasing significantly, the client realized the critical need of upgrading from its existing version of PeopleSoft to the latest version. For taking advantage of improved enhancements with respect to performance, security, and functionality, the client decided to upgrade from its existing PeopleSoft HRMS version 8 to PeopleSoft HRMS version 8.8.
Typical of the challenges of any PeopleSoft upgrade, the client faced the
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Minimizing the customizations in the earlier version by mapping them to the new delivered functionality |
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Limited in-house upgrade expertise |
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Aggressive upgrade timelines |
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Maintaining interfaces to sustain data integrity within PeopleSoft and across different applications |
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Upgrading large number of custom batch programs (SQRs, Queries, etc) in the earlier version to make it compatible with the database changes in the new version |
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Limited knowledge of the new version of PeopleSoft |
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Budget constraints |
Faced with multiple challenges, the client decided to seek the expertise of a vendor who had proven capability in executing risk free and cost effective PeopleSoft upgrades.
The Solution
Patni understood the client's business objectives and assisted the latter to create a detailed roadmap for achieving upgrade goals. A detailed assessment of the existing PeopleSoft landscape was conducted, and documentation of the existing business processes was done by Patni. An ‘AS-IS’ architecture was created, gaps were analyzed, and ‘TO-BE’ architecture was recommended to the client. Patni also undertook a Fit-Gap analysis program which helped the client in identifying the customizations in the existing version.
Subsequently, Patni performed tools upgrade followed by applications upgrade of PeopleSoft HRMS version 8. Additionally, Patni also carried out retrofitting customizations and testing activities by leveraging its offshore capabilities.
The Technology
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ERP: PeopleSoft HRMS version 8.8. |
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The Benefits
By leveraging Patni's expertise, the client succeeded in seamlessly upgrading to PeopleSoft HRMS version 8.8 within a short period. Other significant benefits include:
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Risk free and cost effective upgrade by following best industry practices |
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Significant improvement in usability |
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Enhanced security |
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Performance improvement (batch and online processing) |
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Additional features in Query Tool. |
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