Every software provider has their own implementation method. One approach will suit your construction business better than another. But what would ERP implementation look like if you choose 4PS? How much time does it take and what do you need to be prepared for?
3 key elements for a successful software implementation
At 4PS we implement software in 5 structured and well-defined phases. The phase-approach is a trusted method bringing clarity and transparency in the entire process on what is expected at each stage.
Choose a software partner who does not only offer software implementation and digitisation, but who can also share best practices and know-how from the industry with you.
At 4PS we use standard tools. This means we don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time and you can benefit from readily available materials. This makes the implementation process a more pleasant experience.
Let’s take a hypothetical scenario that your company has made the final decision for implementing a new ERP solution. It is clear what goals you want to achieve as a business with digitisation and where the pain points lie within your organisation. However, before you get started with the implementation of a new ERP software, it is highly recommended that you delve into the implementation methodology. You may have got an intelligent and intuitive software solution but if it is not implemented properly, it will still not be fit for purpose and cause a number of problems once your users start working with it.
You are encouraged to reach out and discuss with other businesses and core users their experience with software implementation. Often, the feedback you get from users is the real proof for quality of software and successful implementation. Take a look at this webinar by Paul Lloyd, Head of Digital at Altrad Services UK to get an insight on lessons learnt when deploying ERP as a part of group-wide Digital Transformation Strategy. Paul Lloyd talks about their ERP experiences – from how the selection went, through to the implementation, benefits realised and plans for the future.
Software solutions are not purchased and implemented every day by construction businesses. That is why it is nice to be able to find inspiration in a “software showroom” when looking for the right solution for your business. Drawing on our experience delivering more than 600 successful software implementations in the construction sector, we have developed a standard set-up of 4PS software solutions. We call this standard setup Contoso.
Implementing a new software is an intensive process that cannot be completed in a day. This is why it is important to understand the process, what your commitment would be and what milestones you should expect to reach after each phase before you even start the implementation process. How much time should you allocate? How much staff availability you need to account for? How long does each phase take on average?
In the whitepaper “The five phases for successful software implementation in construction” we list the most important phases in the implementation process for your construction company. These phases have evolved from the best practices of more than 600 software implementations that we have completed within the construction industry.
Paul Kerr
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