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Implementation

The installation and implementation of a ERP System can be completed quickly and efficiently, if a comprehensive implementation methodology and the right tools are used. The Point Solutions Project Accelerated Implementation Program (“AIP”) provides a comprehensive implementation methodology for project teams. It contains detailed information on how to successfully complete and manage a software implementation.


The implementation process is divided into several phases. Each phase has tasks that have to be completed. The AIP suggests roles, responsibilities, and time frames required to successfully complete the implementation. In addition, it includes various templates, checklists, and other supporting information to support an efficient and timely implementation of a project.


The implementation is divided into five project phases:

    Phase 1: Project Definition

  • During this phase, the team prepares and conducts a project kick-off meeting and goes through initial planning and preparation for the Project implementation.

    • Phase 2: Solution Design

  • During this phase, a requirements workshop is conducted with various key stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and schedule. In addition, the relevant business process scenarios are defined. In order to document the results gathered during the workshops, the Business Blueprint is created.

    • Phase 3: Build and Test

  • The purpose of this phase is to implement all business process requirements based on the Business Blueprint. Other key focal areas of this phase are conducting integration tests and drawing up end user documentation.

    • Phase 4: Training and Final Preparation

  • The purpose of this phase is to complete final preparation (including user and administrator training, system management and cutover activities) to finalize go-live readiness. Upon successful completion of this phase, the system is ready for use as a production environment.

    • Phase 5: Go-Live and Support

  • The purpose of this phase is to move from a project-oriented, pre-production environment to live production operation. The most important elements include setting up production support, monitoring system transactions, and optimizing overall system performance.