Driving Business Transformation with Oracle R12 Upgrade

Anindya Bhowmick

Anindya Bhowmick

Oracle EBS SCM Functional Consultant

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About the Client

The client is a global leader in imaging and document solutions, with operations spanning multiple geographies. To support its growing operations and modernize its technology backbone, the company undertook a major ERP upgrade from Oracle 11i to Oracle R12 (12.2.10).


The Challenges

The client had been operating on Oracle 11i, a legacy ERP version with limited functionality and outdated user experience. Key pain points included:

  • Accounting Gaps – 11i lacked subledger accounting capabilities, creating reconciliation complexities.

  • Outdated Costing Approach – Traditional COGS accounting in 11i limited flexibility in supply chain and finance integration.

  • Inefficient Approvals – Approval management was basic and not scalable for modern workflows.

  • Testing Challenges – Functional test cycles required extensive coordination, with data gaps making test script preparation difficult.

  • High Risk in Transition – Moving from 11i to R12 required careful handling of multiple inbound and outbound integrations across SCM and Finance.

Without an upgrade, the client risked operational inefficiencies, increased support costs, and limited ability to leverage modern Oracle functionalities.


The Solution

We partnered with the client to design and execute a comprehensive Oracle R12 upgrade program. The approach included:

  • Structured Testing Cycles – CRP1 to identify visible differences between 11i and R12, and CRP2 to analyze mandatory and optional changes.

  • Process Redesign in SCM & Finance – Adoption of Subledger Accounting and DCOGS (Replacing COGS) to streamline reporting and compliance.

  • Approval Management Engine Implementation – Enabling more flexible and automated approval workflows.

  • Test Script Development – Creation of 14 SIT scripts covering Oracle Order Management, Inventory, Advanced Pricing, and PO Accrual Reconciliation.

  • Issue Resolution – Defect management, including closure of critical defects and proactive identification of new issues such as accrual reconciliation discrepancies.

  • Training & Knowledge Transfer – Supporting UAT with multiple business teams and training for field and back-office users.



Business Impact

The Oracle R12 upgrade positioned the client for enhanced business efficiency and scalability :


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Streamlined Accounting - Adoption of subledger accounting improved financial transparency.

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Modernized Costing - DCOGS provided more accurate and flexible supply chain costing.

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Faster Testing & Transition - Automated and structured SIT and UAT cycles reduced testing complexity and ensured readiness for go-live.

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Business Empowerment - Enhanced performance and functionality gave the client new options for operational improvement.

Anindya Bhowmick

Anindya Bhowmick

Oracle EBS SCM Functional Consultant

As a Senior Oracle EBS Functional Consultant, Anindya Bhowmick played a key role in the successful Upgrades of Oracle EBS project involving Supply Chain and Finance Modules. His core responsibilities included functional requirements gathering, making SIT test scripts for available for UAT, handle defects and resolve defects along with root cause analysis for smooth and flawless upgradation.

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