SAP-Centric Projects

With the availability of tools like GWOS from the Prometheus Group or simply using standard SAP functionality of PM plus PS, there may not be the biggest case for using SAP and Primavera during routine maintenance activities. Reasons may be that using a familiar and user-friendly tool is an advantage, or maybe a client considers the use of PS as too complex or does not want to implement custom ABAP-based solutions.  

The story is a different one when it comes to Shutdowns/Turnarounds or Outages. These costly exercises are usually planned long-term in SAP, with all its strong planning and cost control functionality.  When the units are shut down, though, managing costs become secondary. Time literally becomes money and strong scheduling capabilities are key to be effective and minimize costs. So Primavera often gains critical importance.