ERP Implementation Plan Creation

Your ERP implementation plan is a key element in the foundation of a successful ERP project. Working with client and vendor resources, Ultra’s ERP consultants drive the project management needed for a more predictable, on-time and on-budget transformation. We work with both the vendor implementation team and the client team to develop a detailed plan.

Key Components of an ERP Implementation Plan

1. Define the Scope

Determine the scope for each phase of the project. Ask yourself, “What are the software processes that will be implemented in phase 1 and beyond?”

2. Construct the Team

Next, it is important to determine the ERP project team roles and responsibilities. Things to consider in this step include:

Who are the members of the client team?
Who are the consultants from the vendor team?
What are the responsibilities of each team?

3. Define the Project Methodology

Define the right enterprise software implementation methodology for your company. What are the project phases, steps, and deliverables?

4. Develop the Project Plan

Assign tasks and hours to all resources, both client and vendor. Get agreement from both parties about the effort required in all phases of the plan. Included in this plan should be the following:

Core team education
Future state design and configuration
Conference room pilots
ERP data conversion
New system interface development
ERP reports and forms development
Cut-over activities

5. Determine Project Goals

Define your project assumptions, i.e. what you expect to accomplish throughout the engagement.It is very important to get both the vendor team and client team buy into the ERP implementation plan.

The components of the plan should be put in a formal statement of work that is agreed to by both vendor and client.

The Benefit - We're with you all the way.

DIRECT CONNECTION

Our experience shows that the hard work done in the business process optimization phase has a clear positive effect on implementation efficiency, project timeframe and time-to-benefit.

CRITICAL STRUCTURE

Ultra’s implementation management methodology is designed to maximize the integration of your team, your software vendor, your implementation partner and our consultants.

IMPORTANT CONTINUITY

With our business process consultants managing your implementation, you ensure your solution is implemented and configured to achieve your future state.

MEASURABLE RESULTS

A well-managed implementation delivers greater speed-to-value, faster payback and better ROI, as well as lower risk, less scope creep and fewer delays caused by error and rework.

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What our customers are saying...

"It was important for us to team up with experts who created an overall plan and were able to identify potential risks – and mitigate those risks before they could become obstacles that could disrupt the flow of the project.”

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