Applying TIME & Cost Impact Analysis

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to apply TIME classification and assess associated cost impacts.

Content

Key Takeaways

  • Apply the Gartner TIME framework in SAP LeanIX to classify applications:
    • Tolerate: Keep as-is if adequate and cost-effective.
    • Invest: Upgrade or expand high-value, technically strong systems.
    • Migrate: Move valuable but outdated systems to cloud/SaaS.
    • Eliminate: Retire low-value, high-cost, or redundant applications.
  • Automate classification using functional and technical fit values in LeanIX to save time and ensure consistency.
  • Identify high-impact savings opportunities  by targeting large, low-value applications in the Eliminate category.
  • Turn analysis into action by presenting data-driven business cases to stakeholders, e.g., retiring costly applications to meet savings targets.
  • Drive strategic decisions  with evidence-based insights, moving beyond spreadsheets to actionable portfolio rationalization.