EHS - SAP design questions for EHS - DG Business Workshop

I. Business Requirements & Scope

1. What specific DG regulations apply to your business (e.g., 49 CFR, ADR, IMDG, IATA)?
2. Which business processes require DG handling (e.g., sales, procurement, production, storage, transportation)?
3. What is the scope of materials classified as dangerous goods in your operations?
4. Do you handle any limited quantities or excepted quantities of dangerous goods?
5. What are your internal policies and procedures for handling dangerous goods?
6. Do you have any specific customer or supplier requirements for dangerous goods handling?
7. What are your business goals for implementing DG in SAP EHS (e.g., compliance, efficiency, safety)?
8. What is your timeline for implementation and go-live?

II. Master Data

1. How will you maintain your dangerous goods master data (e.g., manual entry, import from external sources)?
2. How will you ensure the accuracy and completeness of your DG master data?
3. Will you use SAP's standard DG functionality or customize it to meet specific needs?
4. How will you integrate DG data with your existing material master?
5. Will you use a third-party compliance data provider (e.g., Verisk 3E, Sphera)?
6. How will you manage updates to DG regulations and classifications?
7. How will you handle multilingual requirements for DG data?

III. System Design and Configuration

1. How will you configure DG checks in SAP EHS (e.g., sales order, delivery, shipment)?
2. What criteria will trigger DG checks (e.g., material, quantity, destination)?
3. How will you handle non-compliant shipments or deliveries?
4. Will you use SAP's standard workflows or customize them for DG processes?
5. How will you integrate SAP EHS with other modules (e.g., SD, TM, WM/EWM)?
6. What interfaces will be required with external systems (e.g., carriers, customs)?
7. How will you manage different units of measure for dangerous goods?
8. What storage restrictions apply to your dangerous goods?
9. How will you manage segregation requirements for incompatible materials?
10. Will you use batch management for dangerous goods?

IV. Compliance and Reporting

1. How will you generate compliant labels and documentation (e.g., SDS, DGN)?
2. Will you use SAP's standard forms or customize them?
3. What reporting requirements do you have for dangerous goods (e.g., inventory, incidents, audits)?
4. How will you ensure compliance with international and local regulations?
5. How will you manage dangerous goods waste disposal?
6. How will you handle dangerous goods incidents and investigations?

V. User Roles and Training

1. Who will be responsible for managing DG data in SAP EHS?
2. What training will be provided to users on DG processes and system functionality?
3. How will you ensure user adoption and compliance with DG procedures?
4. What security measures will be implemented to protect DG data?

VI. Testing and Validation

1. What testing scenarios will be used to validate the DG implementation?
2. How will you ensure the system meets all regulatory requirements?
3. Will you conduct mock audits to test compliance?
4. How will you manage system upgrades and changes related to DG functionality?

VII. Performance and Scalability

1. What is the expected volume of DG data in your system?
2. How will you ensure the system performs efficiently with large volumes of data?
3. What are your plans for future growth and expansion of DG functionality?

VIII. Integration with Other Systems

1. Do you use SAP TM for transportation planning? How will this integrate with DG checks?
2. Do you use SAP GTS for international trade? How will this be aligned with DG regulations?
3. Do you use SAP EHSM for incident management? How will this integrate with DG incidents?

IX. Change Management

1. How will you communicate changes to DG processes and system functionality to users?
2. How will you manage resistance to change from users?
3. What metrics will you use to measure the success of the DG implementation?

X. Continuous Improvement

1. How will you monitor the effectiveness of your DG processes in SAP EHS?
2. What mechanisms will you put in place for continuous improvement of DG management?

These questions are designed to be a starting point for your DG business workshop. You may need to adapt or add questions based on your specific business needs and regulatory environment. Remember to involve key stakeholders from different departments (e.g., EHS, logistics, sales, procurement) to ensure a comprehensive and successful implementation.