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SAP BO to OBIEE transition for America’s largest apparel retail company

M arking over 52 years in the competitive retail market, America's top apparel retailer has continuously innovated to meet its customers' needs. Through extensive operations, producing over a billion units from hundreds of global factories, the company holds significant sway with four major brands that address 80% of the U.S. apparel market. As e-commerce becomes a primary sales channel, the retailer has embraced an omni-channel strategy. Central to this strategy is the SAP BO to OBIEE migration, vital for enhancing data analytics and customer personalization.

Streamlined data transition from SAP BO to OBIEE enhances U.S. retailer's capabilities.
Challenge

The retailer's ongoing commitment to hyper-personalization and supply chain optimization required an upgrade in their data analytics capabilities. Initially utilizing Taleo and SAP BO, the company faced a major challenge when Oracle ceased support for SAP BO on Taleo. This prompted the need for a seamless SAP BO to OBIEE migration.

Solution: Partnering with DataTerrain

For this crucial SAP BO to OBIEE migration, DataTerrain was selected for its renowned ability to handle global transitions without disrupting business operations. DataTerrain's automation-led migration strategy was customized to fit the unique requirements of the retailer.

Migration Phases
1. Initial Analysis and Planning:
  • Detailed assessments of the existing SAP BO reports identified critical business processes and stakeholders.
  • DataTerrain’s automation tools flagged potential challenges, aiding in the development of a strategic migration plan in collaboration with Oracle.
2. Automated SAP BO to OBIEE Migration and Validation:
  • DataTerrain's automated tools facilitated the precise mapping and transfer of data from SAP BO to OBIEE, adhering to established best practices.
  • The automation ensured that complex business logic and report structures were accurately replicated in the OBIEE environment.
3. User Acceptance Testing and Final Rollout:
  • Key stakeholders conducted thorough reviews of the migrated reports, confirming their accuracy and completeness.
  • Post-approval, the new OBIEE system was deployed across production environments, marking the successful completion of the SAP BO to OBIEE migration.
DataTerrain's Strategic Advantage

Efficient Execution: Leveraging a global delivery model, the SAP BO to OBIEE migration was completed swiftly, ahead of the discontinuation of Crystal Reports support.

Legacy Accuracy: The migration process preserved the original design and functionality of the reports, minimizing user adjustment time.

Best Practice Adherence: The migration adhered to OBIEE’s recommended best practices, ensuring a smooth transition and reducing future technical challenges.

Robust Partnership DataTerrain’s strong partnership with Oracle accelerated issue resolutions throughout the migration process.

Conclusion

The SAP BO to OBIEE migration by DataTerrain enabled the retailer to enhance its analytical capabilities and reduce the total cost of ownership of its reporting tools. By leveraging the new features of OBIEE, the retailer is better positioned to utilize data-driven insights for strategic decisions, reinforcing its leadership position in the market. This successful migration underscores the importance of choosing a skilled partner for critical data transitions in the retail industry.