BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE:BE), one of the worlds largest management and technology consulting firms, today announced that one of the largest ERP systems ever developed for the public sector, the Navy Enterprise Resource Planning Program, has reached its go-live milestone, completing development, test, data convergence and validation phases for this Navy ACAT I program.
The Navy ERP Program allows the Navy to unify, standardize, and streamline all its business activities into one IT system that will provide information that is secure, reliable, accessible, and current. BearingPoint is the lead systems integrator for the project, which began in 2003, and is leveraging the SAPฎ for Public Sector solution portfolio.
Across the Department of the Navy, were looking broadly to determine how to more effectively make a difference for the warfighter. The number one thing needed is transparency deep into the organization. The tool thats going to get us there is Navy ERP, said Dr. Delores Etter, former assistant secretary of the Navy, Research, Development and Acquisition.
The new system will simplify many business processes, reduce or eliminate redundancies, and generate money-saving efficiencies. Navy ERP will allow for budgeting and execution to be seen in a single integrated system for the first time.
The initial release of functionality (Release 1.0 Finance and Acquisition) includes financial management, procurement/acquisition management, project management, and workforce management. Navy ERP is currently being turned on at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) headquartered at Patuxent River, Md. This first implementation includes NAVAIRs eight major locations worldwide, reaching 15,000 users. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) is scheduled to move to the new system in 2008, with 10,000 users in five major locations. Navy ERP will continue to roll out to reach nearly 88,000 users by 2013.
Because of Navy ERP, Navy organizations will operate more effectively, finances will be more transparent, assets will be more visible, and Naval warfighters will be better supported as they engage daily in the defense of our country, said Navy ERP program manager Ronald J. Rosenthal. This go-live is a tremendous accomplishment and Im confident the system will prove to be a significant asset to the Navy.
BearingPoint, began working as the lead consultant and systems integration contractor in 2003; together with the U.S. Navy team, the Navy ERP project has met every major milestone on schedule and within the contract budget.
The program has been managed using an integrated Government and Contractor Earned Value Management System (EVM), which combines measurements of technical performance, schedule performance, and cost performance. Since 2003, Navy ERP personnel have validated the scope of Release 1.0, developed design specifications and executed 15,000 test cases against 1,500 SAP solution transactions and 223 custom programs resulting in the decision to proceed with the new system. Three rigorous rounds of integration systems tests were completed, user acceptance testing was conducted during the summer of 2007, and go-live approval was granted in September 2007. To train end users, 14 Web-based courses and 65 instructor-led courses were developed and executed through a train-the-trainer methodology.
"The Navy ERP is a cornerstone system in helping to transform the Navy, providing financial visibility across their enterprise, said Beth Smith, senior vice president of BearingPoints Navy sector and leader of its DoD Business Systems practice. BearingPoint is proud to have been the lead system integrator for one of the largest, most advanced implementations of SAP solutions in the Navy, delivering Navy ERP on time and on budget. We were able to accomplish this jointly with an excellent government leadership team, including Ron Rosenthal, Navy ERP Program Manager, and Susan Keen, Navy ERP Technical Director."
About BearingPoint, Inc.
BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE:BE) is one of the world's largest providers of management and technology consulting services to Global 2000 companies and government organizations in 60 countries worldwide. Based in McLean, Va., the firm has more than 17,000 employees focusing on the Public Services, Financial Services and Commercial Services industries. BearingPoint professionals have built a reputation for knowing what it takes to help clients achieve their goals, and working closely with them to get the job done. Our service offerings are designed to help our clients generate revenue, increase cost-effectiveness, manage regulatory compliance, integrate information and transition to next-generation technology. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.BearingPoint.com.
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