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	Brion&rsquo;s new SAP system: The solution side of an energy company</h2>
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	As Brion Energy grows, so do its technological requirements. To keep a company of its size running smoothly, a system needs to be in place that not only functions now, but also one that will be relevant in the long-term. For this, Brion is in the process of implementing SAP as it&rsquo;s enterprise software solution.</p>
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	SAP stands for &ldquo;Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing.&rdquo; It is a software system that is made up of several modules, all working together to manage the large complex business units of an organization like Brion. SAP software centralizes all of the information in the business and stores it for easy access (and a whole lot more).</p>
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	&ldquo;Implementing an SAP system at Brion is one our or top three corporate objectives for 2014,&rdquo; explains Graham Carty, SAP Centre of Excellence Lead to Brion. &ldquo;A project like this is one of the exciting challenges that comes with working for a young company like Brion, and at the moment this project is so big that over 10% of our employees are involved.&rdquo;</p>
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	Brion Energy had to make a decision early on whether to buy the software or build it, and in the end the senior management team resolved that purchasing and customizing a top end, packaged software solution would be the best course of action.</p>
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	&ldquo;The SAP program is the foundation for the company and a solution that will bring operational excellence,&rdquo; says Junxin Ge, Director of Business Transformation. &ldquo;Finding the right enterprise software solution was a serious decision and we are confident that the one we are using will help us stay on the critical path as we grow and will also reduce our total cost of ownership in the long term.&rdquo;</p>
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	The first phase of SAP implementation will support the essential business functions of departments including Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Capital Management and Reporting. However, implementing it more than a one-time endeavor; additional future phases will increase system capacity.</p>
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	&ldquo;Expandability and flexibility are key with this system; our company is growing quickly and this system is the right solution to ensure we don&rsquo;t need to replace it,&rdquo; says Junxin.</p>
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	Brion Energy was established in 2010 as a joint venture between Athabasca Oil Corp. and PetroChina Company Limited. Brion is making bold strides in its aspirations to produce 400,000 bbl/d with minimal environmental impact.<br />
	To learn more about current employment opportunities at Brion Energy, visit: <a href="http://www.buildingsomethingbig.com">www.buildingsomethingbig.com</a>.</p>
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