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Lessons Learned from Data Flow Project

A. The document summarizes a data flow analysis project implemented to map data dependencies for all finance groups and improve transparency of data flows from source systems to end users. B. The objectives were to document existing business processes and data flows, and identify areas to reduce the turnaround time for delivering system data. C. Benefits included improved visibility of IT systems and process flows, ability to question processes, and reductions in the delivery time of various reports and data including product profitability reports, treasury reports, and sales reports.

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Lessons Learned from Data Flow Project

A. The document summarizes a data flow analysis project implemented to map data dependencies for all finance groups and improve transparency of data flows from source systems to end users. B. The objectives were to document existing business processes and data flows, and identify areas to reduce the turnaround time for delivering system data. C. Benefits included improved visibility of IT systems and process flows, ability to question processes, and reductions in the delivery time of various reports and data including product profitability reports, treasury reports, and sales reports.

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DOCUMENT NAME VERSION:

PROJECT NAME: DATE:

LESSONS LEARNED DOCUMENT FOR


<PROJECT NAME>

AUTHOR:
CLIENT:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1: VERSION HISTORY...................................................................................................................................3
PART 2: APPROVALS AND SIGN-OFF..................................................................................................................4
PART 3: KEY RESOURCES AND DOCUMENT CIRCULATION......................................................................5
PART 4: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..........................................................................................................................6
SECTION 1 : BACKGROUND........................................................................................................................................6
SECTION 2 : OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT.............................................................................................................6
SECTION 3 : BENEFITS FROM THE PROJECT............................................................................................................6
SECTION 4 : CMT ROLES..........................................................................................................................................6
SECTION 5: SCOPE OF REPORT................................................................................................................................6
PART 5 : PROJECT REVIEW...................................................................................................................................7
SECTION 1 : PROJECT GOVERNANCE & PROJECT CONTROLS...............................................................................7
SECTION 2: TOOLS.....................................................................................................................................................7
PART 6: MEASUREMENTS REVIEW.....................................................................................................................8
PART 7: SIGNIFICANT LESSONS...........................................................................................................................9

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This document has been approved as the vision and scope report for the project and accurately reflects the current
understanding of the proposed solution, its scope and associated risks. Following approval of this document,
requirement changes will be governed by the project’s change management process, including impact analysis,
appropriate reviews, and approvals under the general control of the project plan and according to company policy.

Prepared by

NAME Date

Approved by

NAME Date

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1 CMT India

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Section 1 : Background

Section 2 : Objectives of the Project

Section 3 : Benefits from the Project

Section 4 : CMT Roles

Section 5: Scope of Report

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Section 1 : Project Governance & Project Controls
<Describe key project control methods followed>
Section 2: Tools
<Describe tools enabling business analysis used in the project>

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[Link]. Issue/Learnings Mitigation Action

A. Background
 Data flow analysis project was implemented to map data dependencies for all finance groups
and bring transparency in data flows from source system to time it reaches the user

B. Objectives of the project were to:


 Document and analyse existing business processes & data flows
 Identify and suggest areas of improvement for reducing the turnaround time of system delivered
data

C. Benefits from the project:


 The Project improved the visibility of FINANCE IT system flows and business process flows for
the business users. It helped in better understanding of the handoffs, time of delivery of data and
SLAs.
 The project allowed to question the status quo and assisted in improving the processes.
 Product Control: Out of 111 P&Ls analysed - 49 P&Ls being delivered ~3 hours, 5 P&Ls being
delivered ~4 hours and 10 P&Ls being delivered ~1.5 hours earlier daily.
 Treasury: Box reports and NBI MCO being generated ~1 hour early daily.
 Financial Planning and Strategy: Generation of 300+ sales reports being improved by ~1 hour
 Documented and increased data transparency for 158 process group of finance division

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