1. Implementing QAD in Foreign Countries
MWUG
Spring 2011
March 21st
Business Process Track
2:30 - 3:30pm

2. I. Introduction
AmSafe
AmSafe is a manufacturer of restraint systems, primarily in the aviation, defense, and commercial products industries.
AmSafe has manufacturing locations in the United States, the
United Kingdom, and China, to name a few.

3. I. Introduction Phill Norrey Greg Sevison
Phill has been a consultant, specializing in MFG/PRO for over 20 years. He has implemented MFG/PRO for clients all over North America , Europe, and the far East. He joined AmSafe in January of this year.
Greg Sevison
Greg has been directly involved with the development of ERP systems since In 2003, he began working with MFG/PRO, as an employee of Dura Automotive Systems. He joined Amsafe in the spring of 2008.

4. I. Introduction
“What considerations and obstacles might one face when implementing MFG/PRO in a foreign country?”

5. Session Agenda: Infrastructure Application/Functional Considerations
Case Study (Kunshan, China)
Summary & Review

6. II. Infrastructure
The simple fact that your company location could be anywhere on the globe means that infrastructure considerations become paramount in the decision making process as to how you will need to implement MFG/PRO.

7. II. Infrastructure Connectivity 1. Telecom Providers a. Reliability
b. Cost
c. Timeliness of Support
2. Connection Type
a. Internet-Based VPN Connection
b. MPLS Managed Connection
c. Dedicated Line (T1/E1-Europe/Asia)

8. II. Infrastructure B. Server-Specific Considerations
1. Remote Server <vs> Local Server
a. Hardware Configuration
b. Integrity of Connection
c. Local Support Capabilities
2. Server Operating System
a. Corporate Standard <vs> Regional Standard
3. OS Language
a. English <vs> Local Language

9. II. Infrastructure Print Capabilities 1. Standard Reports
2. Custom Forms (i.e. S/Os, P/Os)
D. Support Considerations
1. Implementation
2. Ongoing - Application
3. Ongoing – Development
4. Corporate <vs> Local

10. III. Application/Functional Considerations
A. Interface
1. Language
2. Data Consistencies
3. CHUI <vs> .Net
Standardization of Data
Standardization of Processes
Consolidation of Financials
Exchange Rate Maintenance

11. III. Application/Functional Considerations
Project Management
Implementation Support
Monitoring Usage
Compliance to Corporate Standards
Training

12. IV. Case Study – (Kunshan, China)
Infrastructure
1. MPLS Line (CPNET, XO Communications)
a. Converted away from VPN Tunnel
b. More Cost, Much more Reliability
2. Local Server
a. OS Language – Mandarin to English
b. Database Maintenance
c. Disaster Recovery
3. Support Considerations
a. Ended Relationship with Local Consultants
b. Adopted Corporate Standards

13. IV. Case Study – (Kunshan, China)
Application/Functional Considerations
1. User Interface (US & Chinese)
2. Process Standardization
3. Statutory Requirements
4. Local Laws & Practices
5. Cultural Considerations

14. V. Summary A. Infrastructure Considerations 1. Connectivity
2. Server Configuration
3. Support Considerations
Application/Functional Considerations
1. User Interface
2. Process Standardization
3. Data Standardization
4. Cultural Considerations