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Planning, Reporting
and Consolidation with
MicroStrategy &
SYSPHERA Integration
Ross AmaranteCIO and CFO, Adrianna Papell Group
Agenda
• Adrianna Papell Group: Who we are
• Planning and Reporting based on Spreadsheets
• Selection Process and Market Alternatives
• SYSPHERA and MicroStrategy approach: Our Project
• Next Steps
Adrianna PapellThe Company
Adrianna Papell Company Overview
For 35 years, the Adrianna Papell Group, a fast paced New York City based apparel company, has been focused on a single mission -- to make every woman feel beautiful. With
an artisanal attention to detail, the Adrianna Papell collections are best known for an elegance and flair that empowers women of all ages and silhouettes to feel their very best.
Adrianna Papell is one of the most respected life style brands because of its exquisite sense of style, superlative fit, and quality craftsmanship. The brand has been focused on a single mission: BEAUTY
REVEALED, making every woman and every moment feel special. With an artisanal attention to detail, the Adrianna Papell collection is infused with an elegance and flair that empowers women of all ages
and silhouettes to feel their best. From day to evening and traditional to modern, each piece is designed for the way women live today- transitioning seamlessly from one occasion to the next.
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Adrianna Papell Facts and Figures
Today, the Adrianna Papell brand has a substantial market share in the
dress business and is distributed to all leading retailers in the United
States. The Group has expanded its business across 15 countries through
various channels, including free standing stores globally, and is fast
growing its brand recognition in other apparel and fashion categories.
Adrianna PapellPlanning and Reporting based on Spreadsheets
Planning and Reporting based on Spreadsheets
1. Time consuming
2. Non-Collaborative
3. Lack of timely information
4. Lack of Traceability
5. Rigid Reports
6. Hard Maintenance
7. Prone to errors
Process Overview – Pre Sysphera
Planning and Reporting based on SpreadsheetsPrevious Architecture
Financial Information Operational Information
FinancialManagement Local Statutory
Planning Process based on Spreadsheets
Reporting in Spreadsheets
Adrianna PapellSelection Process and Market Alternatives
Adrianna Papell Selection Process
• Flexibility
• User Friendly
• Reduced implementation time
• Lower cost of licenses
• Powered with analysis and reporting
capabilities on MicroStrategy
Adrianna PapellSYSPHERA and
MicroStrategy Project
SYSPHERA and MicroStrategy Project
1. Started April 2014
2. Installation, connectivity & information security matters
3. Centralized data warehouse
4. All plan modules in SYSPHERA
5. Mapped initial key operational & financial information
6. Started with detailed P&L components
Status so far
SYSPHERA and MicroStrategy Project
7. Implemented KPIs’ reports for all Business Units
8. Implemented 2015 Operational & Financial Plan
Status so far
SYSPHERA and MicroStrategy ProjectArchitecture Summary
Operational ERP detailed KPI’s
Windows 2008 R216GB RAMCPU 2 x 2.40 Ghz
Windows 2008 R216GB RAMCPU 2 x 2.90 Ghz
Intelligence Server
Management Reporting
WebPlanners
SYSPHERA and MicroStrategy Project
P&L Dimensions
Time
ReportingEntity
Scenario
AccountCompany
ExpenseDepartment
Customer
Selling, Shipping, Design,
Corporate, …
Division, Brand and Category
US, UK, …
Type, Customer,
Department and Region
P&L, Drivers
Actual, Accrual, Plan, 6 + 6 Forecast, ...
Months, quarters, semesters and years
Key Dimensions
Planning Process
SYSPHERA and MicroStrategy Project
Input Forms
SYSPHERA and MicroStrategy Project
Reports
SYSPHERA and MicroStrategy Project
P&L
SYSPHERA and MicroStrategy Project
SYSPHERA and MicroStrategy Project
1. One single database
2. Reports in real-time
3. Collaborative Process
4. Built in controls and financial functionality
5. Audit Log
6. Flexible Reports
7. Easy Maintenance
Main Benefits
Adrianna PapellNext Steps
SYSPHERA and MicroStrategy Project
1. Performance Dashboards
2. Planning Forms 2.0
3. Rolling Forecast
4. What-if Scenarios
5. Go Mobile
Next Steps
