Mid-sized aerospace and defense (A&D) companies have achieved significant growth while facing pressures from both commercial and government original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to become more efficient. As a result, many A&D manufacturers have found that their processes and information systems cannot support the additional business requirements and government contracting regulations.

Deloitte Consulting LLP (Deloitte Consulting) has leveraged knowledge gained from helping clients implement SAP at more than 25 A&D companies to create an affordable, practical alternative for mid-sized commercial and government organizations. That alternative is DCAPS — the Deloitte Consulting Aerospace and Defense Preconfigured Solution.

DCAPS has been certified by SAP as a qualified "All-in-One" solution. The All-in-One designation was achieved following a qualification process to validate that the solution can stand on its own as a pre-configured software solution for aerospace and defense companies.

How can DCAPS help?
DCAPS implements core A&D processes in a cost effective, low-risk manner while providing a platform for future growth. With DCAPS, 80 percent of the solution focuses on the core business processes that are most critical for A&D companies, with the remaining 20 percent providing the flexibility necessary to address company-specific performance, customer and compliance requirements.

Organizations willing to adopt proven business processes can:

• Increase benefits
• Decrease total cost of ownership
• Dramatically reduce implementation risk

What are DCAPS capabilities?
DCAPS is the only midmarket A&D solution for manufacturing companies endorsed by SAP. DCAPS is based on the best processes, configuration, enhancements and documentation from more than 20 projects in eight years with A&D SAP projects.

Our experiences and capabilities include:

• Knowledge gained from serving nine of the top 10 A&D companies
• The first full-suite implementation of the SAP A&D solution in North America
• More live full-scope SAP A&D implementations than any other consultancy
• Deep bench strength with dedicated senior A&D practitioners
• Access to more than 5,600 dedicated SAP practitioners in more than 35 countries
• Multidisciplinary capabilities in audit, tax, human capital, mergers and acquisitions, strategy, operations improvement, supply chain and enterprise systems consulting services

DCAPS focus areas:
DCAPS focuses on the core A&D business processes including:

• Contract management
• Program management
• Supply chain
• Operations
• Financials
• Human resources
• Aftermarket services

DCAPS solution team:
Brian Kanter, principal and U.S. Consulting A&D Leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Jerry Hoberman, director and DCAPS Solution Lead, Deloitte Consulting LLP

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