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MAA Implementation & Upgrade Methodology (MAAIM)

The Mitchell & Assocaites Implementation Methodology (MAAIM) has been developed to plan, manage, and deliver J.D. Edwards software solutions. It is based upon J.D. Edwards own standard OneMethodology implementation approach, but has evolved over the past 20 years to cope with the different situations that have been encountered during our numerous implementations. Our unique MAAIM process accelerates time-to-benefit for our clients as well as reduces their risk and exposure.

The MAAIM process addresses the areas of highest risk early in the implementation lifecycle. Our professionals begin by evaluating and analyzing your business processes and existing infrastructure to determine the most suitable solution architecture and design. They then develop, rigorously test and implement the resulting solution.

The strength of the Mitchell & Associates Implementation Methodology lies in its balance between flexibility and speed. The MAAIM process is flexible in that it allows our implementation professionals to refine requirements as the project evolves. Each of our clients has unique business requirements and we provide them with a solution tailored to their exact needs.

The MAAIM process is also fast. We leverage established implementation practices and templates to streamline activities - shrinking implementation times and reducing costs. Our unmatched experience with numerous companies allows the MAAIM process to be quickly adapted to the needs of our clients, no matter their size or industry. We utilize industry best practices to eliminate the root causes of implementation failure. Most importantly, it allows your organization to realize a faster ROI (Return on Investment).

What’s Important:
• Improve productivity
• Lower costs
• Meet user expectations
• Maintain system flexibility
• Maintain schedule & budget
• Assimilate J.D. Edwards technology
• Improve on legacy systems
• Provide a return on your investment

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JD Edwards Training Services

Mitchell & Associates education covers the entire scope of J.D. Edwards software and can be delivered anywhere in the world. Clients often use our training services to augment or supplement training already provided by J.D. Edwards. Clients often advise us that they are overwhelmed with all of the information obtained in a standard JD Edwards training class. We understand there concern because JD Edwards is trying to impart a wealth of information and technology to its clients. Often it is too much information for a person to digest at one time and the topics need to be reviewed incrementally.

Although we offer full training classes most clients use our service in a one on one augmentation basis, but we also perform this same service on a group basis. The value in our classes comes in form of the instructor’s experience. They cover a wide range of business settings and the practical application of sophisticated technology. Working one on one at the client site while using examples directly related to their business, we have a history of playing a vital role in making business solutions work.

We think in terms of how this benefits our clients. We believe on-site consulting and training are the best techniques to use in an adult learning environment. Training should add value to your ongoing business without disrupting business as usual. We offer you the flexibility you need in choosing a training schedule. We'll work with you to arrange courses at your site with an emphasis tailored to your unique issues. By the end of the training, team members and users can gain the first-hand experience they need to become effective users in their own work settings. Our consultants combine years of industry experience with rigorous training to offer clients comprehensive J.D. Edwards product knowledge.

Multi-Level Education Covers:

• Executive Overviews
• Application Education
• Technical Education
• Product Workshops
• Net Change
• Technical Concepts
• EDI
• Process Re-engineering

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JD Edwards Data Migration Services

Let Mitchell & Associates take the guess work out of your data migration needs. We will provide complete support from initial planning to post-production operations. Our professionals share their expertise in performing J.D. Edwards Software data migrations to help your organization seamlessly transition from your current enterprise software to the more feature-rich J.D. Edwards EnterpriseOne.

Our team will enable you to minimize data migration risks, reduce downtime, and maximize usage and productivity. We provide your organization with hands-on installation and testing experience, a migration plan aligned with your requirements, data migration implementation services, and the mentoring your team needs to maximize the benefits you receive from J.D. Edwards EnterpriseOne.

We Provide You With:

• Assessment of your current software implementation
• A guide for your migration installation
• Installation strategy for your environment
• Data Migration plan for your organization
• Deploy data migration according to your organization’s requirements
• Completed test scripts
• Data Migration documentation
• Ability to achieve maximum benefits from your software migration
• Post migration support

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JD Edwards World to EnterpriseOne Services

Mitchell & Associates will provide your organization with a structured approach for migrating JD Edwards World Software to J.D. Edwards EntrepriseOne. This unleashes the new functionality within the applications and reduces the time, effort and risks in performing a migration. Our team of experienced consultants will be your ideal partner for upgrading to the new software solution.

We will provide expertise in evaluating the necessary business, software, and reporting requirements for successfully transitioning your existing World Software data and programs to EnterpriseOne. Process analysis, training, consulting, and report conversions (FASTR and World Writer) are unique to each client. After evaluating World Software systems currently in place, we will provide a project plan, risk evaluation, and cost estimate detailing how to migrate from World Software to OneWorld. This analysis deliverables are a project plan, schedule, and budget to accomplish the complete transition.

Why Mitchell & Associates?

Our consultants are some of the most experienced in the industry. Recruited for their expertise in the JD Edwards marketplace, they continue to extend and enhance their skills through development and training. This in-depth understanding of the upgrade process means they are aware of the intrinsic pitfalls and know how to avoid them.

Maximizing your capital investment and best use of your resources require that you use experienced J.D. Edwards EnterpriseOne, OneWorld Xe, and World consulting resources. Paying the high rates for experienced help from Oracle or one of their partners, limits the amount of assistance that can be purchased to support the upgrade. The key to reducing the level of risk present with the upgrade project is your ability to acquire the most experienced consulting team at the best rates.

Our company is able to demonstrate successful experiences and leadership with prior J.D. Edwards clients. Our reputation for providing high-quality people at reasonable rates is one of the key differences we invite you to experience with our organization.

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JD Edwards Technical Consulting Services

Overview

Mitchell & Associates offers the expertise, methods, processes and tools for integrating your J.D. Edwards application and technology needs. Our technical consultants leverage our expertise in systems integration to efficiently configure, implement, and interface software. If customization is necessary, our consultants will help you to clearly define the requirement, develop a design that is consistent with JD Edwards standard programming methodology.

Our technical consultants are experienced in the all of the J.D. Edwards Technical Tools and have maintained a focus on providing quality technical services for 20 years for EnterpriseOne, OneWorld and World installations. Our knowledge is based on industry standards, and our consulting strength is in the depth of our experience both in terms of knowledge of JD Edwards products and knowledge of real-world business requirements. Therefore we can deliver custom solutions that smoothly integrate with your existing systems and provide a seamless interface for your users. Also our standards for specifications and programming ensure that your staff will be able to support and retro-fit the modification in the future.

Technical Service Capabilities

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 System Installation, Upgrades, and Audits
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 CNC Configuration
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 Systems Management, Configuration, and Security
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 Software Development And Enhancement
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 Data Conversion And Interface
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 Database Design and Integration
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 Technical Assessments
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 Workflow Design And Development
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 Technical Training

Key Benefits

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 Provides Significant Costs Savings
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 Increases the Speed and Ease of Technology Deployment
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 Long term planning and goals. Don't sacrifice quality for the short-term expediency.
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 Removes Skills Gaps from your Organization’s IT Department
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 Ensures Predictable and Controlled Support Costs
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 Frees up your Internal IT staff to focus on key business strategy supporting activities
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 Enables your Organization to Focus on your Core Business Objectives

The decision to entrust the mission critical systems that underpin the success of your business to an outside party is not one that can be taken lightly. At Mitchell & Associates we have a proven track record of systems delivery that stretches back 20 years. In a rapidly changing marketplace, where stability is in short supply, our customers find this very reassuring. That is why more and more organizations in the public and commercial sectors are choosing to partner with us.

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JD Edwards Functional Consulting Services

Overview

Mitchell & Associates believes in the ‘one-stop-shop’ principle, whereby we provide comprehensive implementation, training and ongoing support services.

Our consultants are experienced and fully trained J.D. Edwards specialists that work with you to get the job done right the first time. We believe in providing the best level of service possible at both the implementation and support stages of a project. This means that our qualified staff are provided with on-going and comprehensive product training to compliment their existing professional qualifications.

Applications Consulting & System Reviews

Mitchell & Associates provide specialist application consultancy services for the J.D. Edwards Software Solutions. Many of our consultants have previously worked for J.D. Edwards in various industries, where they have been involved with the implementation of a world-class business application. Our staffs training programs are designed to build on this experience by providing comprehensive product training, presentation skills training and instruction in the use of Mitchell & Associates project implementation methodology.

Although our consultants are trained in the practical use of specific modules, many of our more senior consultants have inevitably been trained in, and have implemented a variety of modules covering the financial, distribution/logistics, and manufacturing areas. These consultants are therefore equipped to carry out an independent analysis / investigation of an organization’s systems, and to recommend appropriate solutions. More and more organizations have requested Mitchell & Associates to provide ‘independent’ reviews of their current applications / strategy, because our consultants have the practical experience that can make the difference.

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JD Edwards Project Management Services

Project Management and Systems Integration are the cornerstones of our business, and we have built our reputation on excellence of delivery and value for money. Over the course of managing numerous J.D. Edwards projects around the world, Mitchell & Associates has developed substantial Project Management expertise.

We define Project Management as the ability to visualize an optimum result, and then support it through the definition, planning, control and execution of an interdependent set of tasks to achieve an agreed goal.

Mitchell & Associates management solutions group works with senior-level executives to improve the operational effectiveness of their business units. To achieve this primary objective, we employ a well thought out methodology: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate. Projects are often broken down into phases. Once we have evaluated the success of the changes implemented, the cycle starts once again with the next phase of the project.

Our professional management consultants are experts in strategic planning, process workflow analysis, re-engineering, and project organization. The group is composed of consulting professionals with business management backgrounds and extensive experience in organizational, process-oriented, and technological areas. Recognizing that the best answers are often collaborative ones, we frequently team up with members of the technology groups to offer comprehensive business solutions A skilled and informed workforce guarantees that technology is used to its fullest advantage.
We can help you make wise business decisions and adopt appropriate strategies for future growth and profitability.

At Mitchell & Associates we believe that a well managed project cannot fail!

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Software Evaluation Services

In this changing world of software solutions evaluating or auditing an integrated business system is not easy. You watch software demonstration after demonstration. After a while all of the features and functions start to seem the same in your mind. You wonder how you will ever make the right decision. What should the criteria be? How should you weight the software? If your company is looking to purchase an integrated system solution, a complimentary package, or audit an existing system, we have a structured approach to make the job faster and easier for you. With the help of one of our system experts we will help your company accomplish the following:

1. Define Project Objectives - We work with you to help you define your business objectives for the project, identify potential benefit areas, develop an initial issues list, identify your project team, and lay out an initial project plan. This gives your team a clear answer to the question, "Why are we doing this project?"
2. Develop System Requirements - We do this by first asking you business and environmental questions which define the basic structure and characteristics of your company. Based on your answers, we then create a detailed master list of requirements. Each requirement is then ranked according to importance and relevance within your organization. We try to make everyone feel like they are part of a team. This way they will take ownership of the project because they each have a stake in seeing the project succeed. We also help you to identify those top requirements that can serve as "key issues" to "weed out" unqualified vendors. Instead of focusing on every single requirement during the first cut, these key issues allow you to focus on the "show-stoppers." This lessens the chance that an unqualified vendor will get a foot in the door.
3. Qualify Vendors or Approach - Next we look for software packages that meet your needs. You can have the assurance that you will not fail to consider a qualified package just because you haven't heard of it. We use the "key issues" that you defined earlier in the process to identify the 3 to 6 most qualified vendors based upon their capabilities. Using a data base we can search for basic information on a large number of software packages. With our extensive search skills, you can be certain that the 3 to 6 software packages that make it to your short list are all qualified to meet your functional requirements.
4. Develop the Request for Proposal - The Request for Proposal (RFP) allows you to evaluate and score each vendor's package. You can simply walk each vendor through your preliminary scoring to verify their capabilities. The vendor then answers the RFP and demonstrates the software packages ability to meet your organizations requirements. The RFP should be included as an attachment to the final contract for the selected vendor.
5. Verify Software Capabilities through Demonstrations - Now is your chance for you to see if the software package lives up to the vendors sales pitch. Not what he says it can do, but what you see it do. During each demo, you verify and clarify the vendor's responses to your RFP. Make sure the vendor uses examples from your organization. Here is your chance to really determine how each package meets your critical requirements.
6. Compare Vendors - At this point, you will have gathered all the raw data about each package that you need to make your decision. Using our cross system matrix you can score each vendor package function by function, module by module. Now you can isolate the strengths and weaknesses of each package. You can also compare the "look and feel," "user friendliness," vendor technical direction, and your comfort level with the vendor's post-sales support personnel. You should also check each vendor's references, and how long they have been in the market place. Now the choice is yours. You are now equipped to make a logical decision.
7. System Audit Deliverable – Determined and prepare written system status. Recommend improvements if required to the hardware, software and network required to support the organization efficiently.
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JD Edwards Tools and Technology

Oracle has a variety of infrastructure tools to help you easily install, update, manage, and get the most from your JD Edwards EnterpriseOne applications, while maintaining the integrity of your systems. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne customers have two options to fulfill their technology prerequisites: Oracle technology components with the Oracle Technology Foundation, IBM technology components with the Technology Foundation, or Windows technology components with the Technology Foundation. All options include JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools.

  • Oracle Technology Foundation
  • IBM Technology Foundation
  • Windows Technology Foundation
  • XML Publisher

BENEFITS

  • HTML server and web client—allow users to access applications via a web browser and maintain a high level of interactivity in the user interface
  • Design tools—enable you to create, customize, and deploy JD Edwards EnterpriseOne interactive and batch applications, workflow, and reports
  • Integration and interoperability tools—enable you to develop integrations between JD Edwards EnterpriseOne applications and third-party products and external processes, including a Web Services Gateway
  • Change management tools—enable you to apply electronic software updates and patches and to manage the changes against your custom modifications
  • Administration and monitoring tools—enable you to monitor the state of components within the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne architecture, such as availability and performance, and to administer processes, such as user security

MORE INFORMATION

Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools & Technology Page

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Tools Release 9.1 Now Available

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JD Edwards Collaboration and Integration (CI)

J.D. Edwards' collaboration and integration capabilities enable a company to evolve its collaborative commerce strategy over time, as its business needs change. Collaboration and Integration includes XPI (eXtended Process Integration), J.D. Edwards' middleware offering, which allows a company to collaborate with multiple suppliers, customers and business partners by linking disparate systems and applications. XPI also readies a business for future Web services technology. Further, J.D. Edwards offers a library of pre-built XBPs (eXtended Business Processes), inter-application and - enterprise processes that cross proprietary application boundaries to connect business activity over the Internet. In addition J.D. Edwards offers Content Manager, a content creation and change management application that helps users to easily create, manage and distribute text-based, multi-language content across an organization's entire global operation.

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