A GAP Analysis for manufacturing and distribution is a structured assessment that identifies the differences between how a business should operate and how it currently operates across processes, systems, users, resources, customizations, data flow, and operational execution.

Fonseca Advisers’ GAP Analysis is system-aware because it reviews both the business process and how the deployed system is currently being used. This helps identify whether the root issue is operational, technical, adoption-related, customization-related, resource-related, or a combination of these factors.

No. The GAP Analysis is based on operational process review and can be valuable even if a company is not currently using SAP Business One or Boyum. However, Fonseca Advisers has strong experience with SAP Business One and Boyum environments, which is especially useful when those systems are part of the current or future landscape.

The GAP Analysis may include on-site SME interviews, As-Is process documentation, current system workflow review, customization documentation, resource inventory, gap identification, impact discussion, a GAP Analysis Report, a Customer Review Meeting, and a Continuous Improvement Roadmap.

You receive a GAP Analysis Report that consolidates As-Is process findings, system observations, customization documentation, resource inventory, identified gaps, inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities. You also receive a Continuous Improvement Roadmap organized into Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 priorities

No. The GAP Analysis identifies gaps and recommends priorities, but To-Be design, system optimization, configuration changes, implementation, training, and execution of recommendations are not included in the initial scope. These items can be scoped separately through a follow-up SOW or Change Request.

The standard System-Aware GAP Analysis typically takes 3 to 5 weeks elapsed, depending on scope, availability, documentation, customization complexity, resource inventory, and the time required to complete the report and review meeting.

The primary recommended engagement is based on an on-site discovery model, usually including three consecutive days with the customer’s subject matter experts. A lighter remote or reduced-scope option may be available for companies with limited budget or timing constraints.

The customer should assign a Champion as the main point of contact and make relevant subject matter experts available. Depending on the scope, participants may include leaders or SMEs from production, warehouse, purchasing, sales, inventory control, quality, logistics, finance, IT, and operations.

Useful inputs may include process documentation, sample reports, data samples, system access, implementation history, customization history, license or resource information, pain points, known issues, and any existing operational or system documentation.

Yes. When included in scope, Fonseca Advisers can document relevant customizations and artifacts such as Crystal Reports, dashboards, scripts, database views, transaction notifications, and other system-specific components from a functional perspective.

Yes. Fonseca Advisers has experience supporting ITAR-sensitive manufacturing environments where controlled access, secure handling of project information, documentation discipline, traceability, and disciplined project execution are important.

After the GAP Analysis is complete, the customer can use the report and roadmap to decide which Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 items to prioritize. Any follow-up work, such as To-Be design, implementation, customizations, automation, optimization, or managed services, can be scoped separately.