i have been thinking about this proposal and i have come to the conclusion that a separate company for the SAP team may not be feasible. i GUESS we can only use this idea in case LT management gives up on the IST concept altogether. As a last resort, we can sell the idea to LT management that they can either operate the minimum SAP team needed by LT or at best a full SAP team that can also sell SAP services outside the LT organization.

I think i have come to my senses and realized that the fears we have re: the future of IST is born out of our lack of information on what is really happening in the higher realms of TOP Management Strategic and Policy decision making. Regardless of IST top management decisions on individuals like me, their efforts will always be for the good of IST and LT. Ultimately, LT top management will make their decisions on IST based on the bottom line...Is it giving value for value? I only hope that, the decision will dovetail with the interests of the employees. In case it does not...then let us accept without objection since it is their money after all.

I hope we will not discuss these things outside the group since it may affect the morale of the other IST employees. Also, keep in mind that this idea is a sort of last resort concept and finally, that this concept should not in any way affect our morale and the way we work in IST.

-- bing
:: Bing 2:33 PM [+] ::
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:: Friday, August 01, 2003 ::

1.0 Executive Summary

1.1 Purpose of the Project Proposal
1.2 Contents of the Proposal
1.3 Type of Engagement
1.4 Objectives of the proposed engagement
1.5 Proposed Scope of Engagement
1.6 Project Organization
1.7 Client Responsibilities
1.8 Proposed Project Methodology or Approach
1.9 Proposed Timetable of Activities
1.10 Benefits and Unique Features of the Proposal
1.11 Services Offered
1.12 Summary of Recommendations
1. 13 Cost

2.0 Proposal for a Comprehensive SAP Implementation and Maintenance Services for Client

2.1 Introduction

2.1.1 Rationale/Background
2.1.2 Project Scope
2.1.3 Project Objectives

2.2 General Statement of Client Requirements

2.2.1 Phased Implementation Approach

Long Range View
Phase 1
Other Phases

2.3 Services Offered by Kayak Solutions

2.3.1 Alternatives and Recommendations
2.3.2 Inclusions
2.3.3 Exclusions (Vendor)
2.3.4. Client Responsibility

2.4 Proposed Project Plan

2.4.1 Project Organization
2.4.2 Project Steering Committee
2.4.3 Project Manager
2.4.4 Project Schedule of Activities
2.4.5 Project Methodology

2.5 Financial Proposal

2.5.1 Price Summaries
2.5.2 Inclusions
2.5.3 Exclusions
:: Bing 8:04 AM [+] ::
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SAP Basis Function for Luenthai.
(by ronald)

1. Maintain and Administer the SAP Production Server.

1.1 Backup and Maintain Database.
1.2 Transport Changes and Customization done by the ABAPPER and Other Functional Consultants.
1.3 Install Patches (OS and SAP) to Correct Functional Errors.
1.4 Create and Maintain User Profiles.

For GO.

2. Maintain the GO Production and Plant Servers.

2.1 Backup and Maintain the Database.
2.2 Transport Changes and Updates to the Servers.

3. Install Patches (OS level).

Other Function Rendered to Luenthai

3. Mail Connectivity

3.1 Provide help to Kenneth's group in Maintaining Mail Servers.
3.2 Provide other Technical Help whenever they encounter problems.

:: Bing 7:50 AM [+] ::
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:: Thursday, July 31, 2003 ::

Today a group of IST staff agreed to start forming a SAP based company.

Over merienda in the food shop at the 7th floor of the PBCOM bldg, the group discussed their perceptions of the problems besetting the IST company and the risks that is faced by the SAP based employees. The general consensus is that things do not look good.

While in a queue for coffee at the Figaro branch , bing asked itong if he had any business ideas. Itong said he has an idea and its a serious idea right in the current field the group is in.

Btw, the group is composed of Itong, Erwin, Gina, Bong, kenneth. Ronald, Bing. Seven, a lucky number, seven deadly sins!!!

Okay, let's continue...while still ordering coffee, (itong's treat), Itong explained his idea of forming a company which will cater to the SAP requirements of Luen Thai. The company composed of the current SAP personnel of IST will form a separate company and offer complete SAP implementation and maintenance services to LT. and later to other companies. For LT, the benefit will be the separate management of SAP from its other software projects. The cost will be smaller and the risk will be more manageable since the other products will not drag the SAP component down.

The basic object of the SAP company will be "survival" of the existing SAP staff. The survival concept arises due to the current problems besetting the existing IST company of LT.

Over coffee, the group agreed to the following:

1. Beloy, Hermie, and Tess will be immediately informed re: the project.
2. Ronnie and Gerry will be important members of the company but will not be immediately advised.
3. Itong already has an existing company.
4. The ex-SMC group already has a previous attempt at setting up an SAP company which can provide experience for the fledgling company.
5. 100% secrecy will be maintained by the group.
6. The people in the meeting (and belowy, tes and hermie) will send bing a bullet list of the features, functionalities and services that can be provided by the person in his area of work.
7. Based on these, Bing will prepare an initial outline of the company and the proposal to LT.

:: Bing 11:20 PM [+] ::
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