ERP Implemenation Methods

ERP Implementation Methodologies by
Vendors and Consultants

• A methodology is a roadmap to an implementation. The purpose of a
methodology is to deliver an implementation on time, according to
specifications and within budget.
• Most vendors, especially in the software industry, have developed their own
methodologies. Consulting companies also developed their own
methodologies in relation to a product.
• Some of the ERP implementation methodologies by vendors and
consultants are:
1. Accelerated SAP (ASAP) from SAP
2. Fugo Consulting & Marlab’s Implementation Method
• Methodologies are expensive and even though methodologies are
customized, they are still roadmaps.
• An experienced project manager must manage the projects so that he can
use the methodology to implement the ERP system in the best possible way
and in the best interests of the organization.
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ERP Implementation Method
• Fugo Consulting is an ERP vendor as well and ERP
implementation consulting firm, mainly specializing in the
implementation and maintenance of PeopleSoft solutions.
• Even though their ERP implementation methodology is used for
PeopleSoft implementations. It is equally applicable to any ERP
implementation.
• Fugo’s effective implementation methodology identifies key success
factors early on, thus sharpening focus on where it is most needed.
• Right from working with the executive management to identify
business drivers to interacting with end-users to fine tune business
processes, Fugo’s implementation methodology is all-encompassing
as shown in Figure
Offshore-onsite ERP Implementation Methodology
• Marlabs Inc. (www. marlabs.com), has developed an ERP implementation
methodology --- Offshore onsite ERP implementation methodology—that helps
organizations combine the advantage of world-class delivery with robust ERP
implementation and deployment skills.
• The Marlabs ERP implementation methodology is shown in Figure and has the
following major phases:
a) Define
• Definition is a client-facing activity and typically happens at the client site. The
offshore team may support the documentation process including revisions to
documentation based on client interaction. The steps in this phase include:
– Project scope
- Work content definition
- Project plan
– Business requirements
- Conversions and interfaces
- User signoff
b)Design
• Approved designs are used for performing system setup and configuration, as per
user requirements. Any deviations from standard functionality or requirements that
need customizations will be built with custom code. The steps include:
• Gap analysis
• Configuration of the base system
• Development of customizations or extensions
• Design of conversion
• Interface designs
• Solution footprint design signoff
c)Configure
• During this phase, the system is configured and built as per client requirements.
• The major steps in this phase are:
– Business process mapping to establish functional flows
– Development of custom code over and above base application functionality
– Solution footprint unit testing
d) Deploy
• Once the base system is configured and the custom code is developed and tested, the
system is ready for deployment. The business solution is deployed in phases or as a
whole—on a given instance Of the ERP.
• The steps in this phase include:
– Migration of tested code to the target instance for production
– Creation of base instance setups followed by conversions, interfaces. and
customizations
– Ready for go-live
e)Support
• This phase includes activities to support the live ERP instance for a pre-determined
period.
• The important steps in this phase are:
 Helping the client to build the necessary skills to support the ERP instance.
either internally or with the help of Marlabs .
 Planning of transition for handover of the system to the client team.

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