Standardizing Item, UOM and XRef Processes with EBS

This case study focuses on modernizing and streamlining the item creation and management process by transitioning from a legacy system to Product Data Hub (PDH). The effort involved retiring outdated processes, eliminating redundant components and integrating PDH with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) to manage Unit of Measure (UOM) and Cross-Reference (X Ref) conversions.

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Problem

Statement

The existing legacy system for item creation had become inefficient and difficult to maintain. The primary challenges addressed in the project included:

  • Standardizing Item Phasing out the outdated Item Creation Process as PDH now manages item creation.
  • Standardizing Item Removing obsolete objects and background jobs rendered unnecessary by PDH integration.
  • Standardizing Item Implementing UOM conversions in EBS based on PDH data.
  • Standardizing Item Creating X Ref conversions in EBS using data from PDH.

With no Requirement Document (RD) available, the team had to analyze existing production processes thoroughly to devise a robust solution.

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Solution

Proposed

The project team developed and implemented the following solutions:

  • Standardizing Item Retired the legacy Item Creation Process, shifting item creation to PDH.
  • Standardizing Item Identified and eliminated redundant objects and jobs previously used in the legacy system.
  • Standardizing Item Set up UOM conversions in Oracle EBS using synchronized data from PDH.
  • Standardizing Item Established X Ref conversions in EBS based on the data fed from PDH.

All implementations were completed within the designated timeline.

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Business

Values

The migration and process optimization delivered the following benefits:

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Improved operational efficiency by centralizing item creation in PDH.

02

Enhanced data consistency and reduced duplication across systems.

03

Streamlined supply chain processes as part of a broader PDH optimization strategy.

04

Lower maintenance effort and better resource utilization due to the elimination of redundant components.