Oracle E-Business Suite: Mobile Strategy & Update Be Informed and Take Action on the Go Jeanne Lowell Vice President, EBS Product Strategy Applications Development Oracle Sept 2014
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Program Agenda 1 2 3 4 5 EBS Mobile Strategy EBS Tablet Optimizations EBS Smartphone Apps EBS Mobile UX Principles Planning Your Roadmap for Mobility 4
Program Agenda 1 2 3 4 5 EBS Mobile Strategy EBS Tablet Optimizations EBS Smartphone Apps EBS Mobile UX Principles Planning Your Roadmap for Mobility 5
Today s World: Growing Number of Device Types Multiple Devices Used by Same Person Smartphones Tablets Laptops Desktops 6
E-Business Mobile Strategy Deliver mobile access across EBS Purpose-built smartphone apps Tablet-optimized designs for tablets Design for cross-device use From smartphone to desktop Leverage device capabilities Support mobile security and deployment requirements 7
E-Business Suite Mobile Development Approach Smartphones Phone apps built with Oracle Mobile Application Framework (MAF) Tablets / Laptops/ Desktops Browser apps built with Oracle Application Framework (OAF) (with tablet optimizations) 8
EBS Smartphone Apps Built with Oracle Mobile Application Framework (MAF) Write Once, Deploy to ios and Android Oracle MAF Write once, Deploy to Many Java HTML5 Built On Standards Use Existing Skills Set 9
Oracle E-Business Suite Strategy and Roadmap Applications Unlimited - Continuing Innovation 12.0 12.0.6 12.1 12.1.2 12.1.3 12.1.3+ 12.2 12.2.3 12.2.4 12.2.5 12.2.6 12.x.y Jan 07 Dec 08 May 09 Dec 09 Aug 10 Sep 13 Dec 13 Aug 14 Tablet Optimizations with OAF in EBS 12.2 Ongoing Investment Priorities 1. User Experience Innovation 2. Functional Innovation 3. Operational Efficiency Smartphone Apps for EBS 12.1.3 and 12.2 New Releases For 12.1.3 & 12.2+ EBS Extensions for Oracle Endeca Smartphone Applications In-Memory Applications
Program Agenda 1 2 3 4 5 EBS Mobile Strategy EBS Tablet Optimizations EBS Smartphone Apps EBS Mobile UX Principles Planning Your Roadmap for Mobility 11
Oracle E-Business Suite on ipad OA Framework Certified on ios Safari Browser All OA Framework Applications are certified with Apple ipad Expenses HR Self-Service Projects time entry iprocurement Order Information Portal Etc... Both 12.1.3 and 12.2 All EBS Extensions for Oracle Endeca on ipad 12
Tablet Optimizations with OAF 12.2 Enhanced User Productivity and More Appealing User Experience Home Page with Icons Touch-friendly Layout Increased Row Height and Spacing Increased Button Height Gesture Support Page Navigation Vertical Table Scrolling, Drag & Drop for Reordering, Pull Down to Refresh Device Support Camera, Email, Maps Responsive Layout for Portrait & Landscape (Planned) 13
Touch Friendly New Home Page with Icon Favorites New in 12.2.4 Product Specific Icons 14
Touchy-Friendly Layout Laptop / Desktop Tablet Increased Button, Row, and Column Header Height 15
Gesture Support Rich Tables Swipe Up & Down for Table Scrolling to Get Additional Row Drag and Drop to Reorder Column 16
Program Agenda 1 2 3 4 5 EBS Mobile Strategy EBS Tablet Optimizations EBS Smartphone Apps EBS Mobile UX Principles Planning Your Roadmap for Mobility 17
E-Business Suite Smartphone Apps Be Informed and Take Action on the Go Horizontal Apps for most employees Approvals Timecards Expenses iprocurement Line of Business Apps Sales Orders Inventory Product Information Procurement Project Manager Smartphone Apps Discrete Production Supervisor Process Production Supervisor Project Manufacturing Maintenance Field Service ios and Android Delivery Strategy EBS 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 and above No additional costs for licensed users of base products For app availability, check EBS Mobile Apps MOS Note 1641772.1 or search Oracle EBS America on app store 18
D E M O N S T R A T I O N D E M O N S T R A T I O N
EBS Smartphone Apps: Horizontal Apps for All Employees 20
Mobile Approvals Respond to Pending Approvals on the Go Quickly filter approval requests by sender or subject Review at a glance header and line details, action history, and comments Approve or reject with or without comments, or request more information Supports most used approval types in initial release, including expenses, requisitions, purchase orders, recruitment. More approval types to be added 21
Mobile Approvals View pending and past approvals and filters Quickly act on pending approvals Drilldown to view and act on document Approve, Reject, or Request Information 22
Fusion Mobile Expenses for E-Business Suite Capture Expenses on the Go Enter expenses via quick entry, direct entry, receipt images, and calendar entries Charge to projects and cost centers Flag policy violations and receipt requirements Download corporate card transactions and edit details Enter mileage expenses Submit expense reports Enter expenses in connected and offline mode 23
Fusion Mobile Expenses for E-Business Suite Quick access to enter and submit expenses Enter expenses, including project related expenses Attach photo of receipt Submit expenses 24
Mobile Timecards Record Time on the Go Enter time day-wise for easy time booking Enter time in quick time or regular time modes Support payroll and project based time entry Aggregate day-wise entries into timecard periods Submit timecards View timecard history 25
Mobile Timecards Quick access to enter and submit time Enter time for payroll or projects Review time before submit timecard View and create time using the calendar 26
Mobile iprocurement Monitor Requisitions on the Go Track my requisitions for approval and delivery status View requisition, approvers, lines, and shipments Monitor alerts for rejections, delays, and returns Collaborate in context using device features 27
Mobile iprocurement Check requisition with alerts requiring attention View requisition, approvers, and lines View line detail, receipts & open shipments Collaborate in context with buyer or receiver 28
EBS Smartphone Apps: Role-Based Line of Business Apps 29
Mobile Sales Orders Monitor Sales Orders Delivery on the Go View orders for my customer list Search orders by key attributes View order and line details and status (customer, product, pricing, holds, shipping) Monitor shipment alerts (on hold, backorder) Collaborate in context with device features 30
Mobile Sales Orders Easily find orders for my customers View open orders with alerts highlighted See overview of order and collaborate with customer View an order line shipment status 31
Mobile Inventory View On-Hand Inventory on the Go Search and barcode scan items and LPNs View on-hand materials and LPNs across facilities Identify loose vs. packed material View existing material reservations Identify material moves in a facility View in-transit and received material 32
Mobile Inventory Quickly search on-hand availability Barcode scan item, lot, and subinventory View on-hand inventory by organization Drilldown into on-hand details 33
Mobile Product Information View Product Information on the Go Search or scan items Easily access favorite and recently viewed items View product operational and user-defined attributes View product images View suppliers and on-hand quantities in list or map View key transaction metrics, related to SOs, POs, WOs Personalize what information is displayed Collaborate in context using device features 34
Mobile Product Information Search items or access recently viewed and favorite items Easily view product info, images, metrics Check operational and user-defined attributes View suppliers for the product in list or on map 35
Mobile Procurement Monitor Purchase Orders and Take Action on the Go Track purchase orders requiring attention Search purchase orders based on key attributes View purchase order, approvers, lines, and shipments Monitor alerts for shipment delays Collaborate in context using device features 36
Mobile Procurement Easily view purchase orders requiring attention Search orders by supplier, item, requestor, and more View the order, approvals, lines, and exceptions Review shipment exceptions and contact the supplier 37
Mobile Project Manager Monitor Project Status and Take Action on the Go Monitor overall project status in dashboard Contact team members and customer contacts View open payables summary and invoices View open receivables summary and invoices View open issues and change orders Collaborate in context using device features 38
Mobile Project Manager View and search list of my active projects Monitor overall project status via dashboard Drilldown to view open Supplier invoices Quickly contact team members 39
Mobile Discrete Production Supervisor Monitor Work in Process and Take Action on the Go Search or barcode scan work orders to view progress View work order and operations detail Perform quick actions like expedite and add notes View component issue and resources charges Manage exceptions like component shortage Collaborate in context using device features 40
Mobile Discrete Production Supervisor Easily view work orders and operation progress Search work orders or barcode scan Collaborate in context to resolve exception Quickly act on the work order 41
Mobile Process Production Supervisor Monitor Batches and Steps and Take Action on the Go Search batches and steps or barcode scan to view WIP View batch, steps, material, and resource detail Perform quick actions like release and reschedule Manage exceptions like unallocated ingredients 42
Mobile Process Production Supervisor Easily view batches progress and exceptions Search or barcode scan batches Check the batch details Quickly take action on the batch 43
Mobile Project Manufacturing Manage Project Inventory on the Go Search project inventory by item, project, and task View project on-hand quantities by locator View outstanding project borrow and payback transactions Identify project materials for transfer and borrow/payback Collaborate in context with device features 44
Mobile Project Manufacturing Search project inventory by project, task, and item View project inventory by locator View on-hand quantities and borrow/payback details Collaborate in context with the project manager 45
Mobile Maintenance View and Execute Maintenance Work on the Go View and complete assigned operations Issue materials and charge time to operations View and search work orders and assets View asset summary, work history, and meter readings Record asset meter readings View work request details Create simple work orders and work requests 46
Mobile Maintenance Quickly view assigned operations Easily charge time and complete the operation View asset details and transaction history View asset on a map 47
Mobile Field Service Execute Field Service Work on the Go View customer, product, service request, and task info View and update tasks Capture materials, time, and expense details Check inventory levels Return, transfer, and request parts Work online or disconnected Synchronize when online 48
Mobile Field Service Quickly access different actions View open tasks View and act on assigned task Charge labor hours to task 49
Program Agenda 1 2 3 4 5 EBS Mobile Strategy EBS Tablet Optimizations EBS Smartphone Apps EBS Mobile UX Principles Planning Your Roadmap for Mobility 50
EBS Mobile UX Principles Simplicity Actionable Consistency Device Integration Only what the user needs to complete the job while on the go Visual indicators on what needs attention UX design patterns and common components Leverage mobile platform: gestures, camera, email, phone, text, maps 51
Design Principle Simplicity Include only what the user needs to complete their job while on-the-go. 52
Picking the Right Task and Content What not to do Port everything over to a tablet app you ve got it all! Spend 15 minutes completing a task on your phone we know you ve got the time for it!
Real Work, Real Tasks - Done Quickly and Simply View list of maintenance work based on status, name, description or asset number View over due work for your department View work order details and complete work Quickly fill out work completion details Add failure details and meter readings 54
Design Principle Actionable Quickly do what you need to do.
Flat Navigation Quick access to key tasks Point Good Bad Login Login Take action on object Access section Find object Drill into detail Take Action
Messages and Badges Point The Way Alert icons and status information indicate problems. Message identifies specific issues you need to know about. Badges show how many items you should review.
Design Principle Consistency Design Patterns and Common Components
Oracle Supports Building Mobile Apps
UX Design Patterns: Applications Consistency Reusable common solutions Scientifically proven Oracle Application Development Framework Developer productivity User satisfaction Business benefits
EBS UX Design Process Drives Consistency Every App and UX Detail Designed and Reviewed Oracle UX Design Patterns and Standards Iterative Reviews EBS Design Patterns (Page Flows & Layouts) EBS Common UX Components (Elements on a Page) EBS Mobile Dev Guidelines EBS Smartphone Apps EBS Common UX Components Login LOV Responsibility Selection Card Layout Settings/About this App Advanced Search Diagnostics Attachments Springboard Person Contact Card Simple Search Email Sharing Messages Map Integration Contextual Tab Bar Barcode Scan
EBS Consistency: Example of Card View in 3 Apps Maintenance App: Asset Overview iprocurement App: Requisition Line Product Info App: Product Overview
Device Design Principle Integration Leverage the mobile platform
Natural Interactions Swipe on row to take action Natural swiping gestures to view multiple images Gestures should be intuitive and feel natural to the device. 64
Integrate Data with Native Applications Display data on map Send email with data in context Use camera to capture data or barcode scan Integrate with local contacts
Program Agenda 1 2 3 4 5 EBS Mobile Strategy EBS Tablet Optimizations EBS Smartphone Apps EBS Mobile UX Principles Planning Your Roadmap for Mobility 66
Find EBS Apps on App Store: Search Oracle EBS America Filters EBS apps built by Oracle, with Developer = Oracle America, Inc. 67
EBS YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/oracleebsdemos/featured 68
Oracle E-Business Suite Smartphone Apps Documentation EBS Mobile Apps Documentation: MOS Note 1641772.1 EBS Mobile Apps Administrator's Guide: MOS Note 1642431.1 69
EBS Smartphone Apps Technical Overview EBS Smartphone Apps Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.3 or 12.2 Middle Tier Database REST/XML Mobile Apps Data Services Security Services OAF REST OAF BC4J EBS Applications Tables and Database Objects Uses REST services so no additional technology required to deploy against EBS instance Install mobile app server patch for each app to get mobile app data services
EBS Smartphone Apps: Implementation Steps Simple Steps to Deploy and Use Database and Application Administrators See EBS Mobile Admin Guide: MOS Note 1642431.1 for more details 1. Install server patch for mobile app End Users 1. Download app from app store 2. Configure mobile app on server a) Enable and configure mobile app b) Grant mobile app access role to responsibilities c) Complete additional steps as required by app 3. Communicate about app to users a) How to get app (via download*) b) Which server URL to use Steps do not include Advanced Configurations setup Apple App Store Google Play* EBS 12.1.3 or 12.2 Instance 2. Login to and use mobile app a) Enter server URL provided by Administrator during first time login b) Use EBS username and password c) Configure app settings during first time use as needed (responsibility, org, more) * For app availability, check EBS Mobile Apps MOS Note 1641772.1 or search Oracle EBS America on app store
EBS Smartphone Apps Roadmap Android Support Translations Enhanced Apps New Apps For latest updates, see EBS Mobile Apps Doc: MOS Note 1641772.1 and EBS Mobile Admin Guide: MOS Note 1642431.1 DMZ Single Sign On (SSO) Mobile Security and Containerization Enterprise Deployment Personalization and Extension Custom Development Support (EBS Mobile SDK) 72
DEPLOY MANAGE Leveraging Oracle Mobile Platform Client, Content, Context, Cloud Simplify Enterprise Mobility Multi-Channel NATIVE, WEB, HYBRID Develop cross platform & multi channel and multi device applications Integrate data and services across the Enterprise and Mobile devices Secure information uniformly across all layers of enterprise and mobile apps Deploy & Manage cloud and on-premise for multi-channel delivery ORACLE MOBILE PLATFORM DEVELOP INTEGRATE SECURE CUSTOM APPLICATIONS ON-PREMISE PACKAGED APPLICATIONS CLOUD
How Early Users Describe the EBS Smartphone Apps From Usability Testing 74
Give Us Feedback On Existing Apps and New App Ideas Leverage New, Social Enhancement Process on My Oracle Support Communities Look for Mobile Categories Submit and share enhancements yourself and rally peers around it Gain insights into all ERs and discussions/status Collaborate with others on the ER and discuss alternatives or available workarounds Influence releases by voting Interact directly with product management through ER comments 75
Go Mobile with E-Business Suite Faster Business Execution and Decision Making Increased User Productivity 76
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