Hello,
I would like to create a relationship between the functions(tasks) in my process maps and the application(s) that support them. I have quite a few process maps grouped by the "Business Function" they apply to e.g HR, Payroll, Technology etc..
I have the following questions :
1) Is creating a matrix between the functions and applications (and establishing a connection between them) the best way to represent the relationship between the two or is there another way of doing this. Ideally, I would like the relationship to be visible in the "IT Systems" column on the overview tab when the process is viewed through ARIS Connect.
2) Should I create a single matrix for all the functions and applications (across all business functions) or create a separate matrix for each group of processes pertaining to a business function.
3) I would like to be able to report on all the functions that are impacted by a particular application, so if a decision is made to replace or retire an application then I can ascertain which processes are impacted. Can such a report be generated?
4) Can such a report be run to pick up data from a matrix? If yes, would having several matrices (Refer point 2) cause a problem? Can a report be run across several matrices?
Thanks
M. Zschuckelt on
1) An alternative would be to have a function allocation diagram for each function object and associate the applications there. This way you make it the task of every function owner to maintain that.
2) It does not matter how many matrix models you create. Consider who is maintaining them. Give each responsible role their matrix. With matrix models you always edit the connections at definition level.
3) You can report on the connections globally. Idea: use a fact sheet for the application object and show all supported processes on that.
4) Matrix models directly edit the connection definitions. A report can be agnostic, if the connection occurs in any matrix model.