3 Key Considerations When Planning A QAD Global Rollout
Posted on: September 25, 2017 | By: Craig Thompson | QAD Practice News
The QAD Enterprise Platform design strives to deliver business functionality in a simplistic way that is unique and effective in the long-term. QAD ERP supports both planning and transactions, providing the basis for business value creation and EBITDA growth. Aligning your company’s strategic goals with QAD Cloud ERP’s functionality makes for the perfect pair to initiate victory. During a QAD Global Rollout there are 3 considerations you must make before execution to have a successful start.
Where?
When looking to plan a QAD Global Rollout, it’s import to consider the various geographic areas in which your business resides. Which location needs immediate attention? Which location houses leaders that will guide other entities of the business to success? These are important questions to ask your business right away.
What?
The need for standardization varies depending on each entity’s pain-points. Identifying this early on helps your business plan for budgeting and choosing an implementation partner. Whether your business needs to revamp financials, customer relationship management, sales, or accounting a plan needs to be developed per each entity’s need.
When?
Jumping into a QAD Global Rollout without the proper preparation is a waste of time and money. Knowing when to begin implementation and execute the switch is extremely important. With advanced planning and scheduling it becomes much easier to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses within the organization. Ensuring that employees are on-board with the change and willing to put effort in our their end will also make an impact on the entire business.
Once these 3 areas are planned and considered, it’s time to choose a QAD partner to guide you through any additional obstacles. Logan Consulting specializes in supporting clients with their QAD EE, QAD SE and QAD MFG/PRO implementations, upgrades, assessments and other consulting needs. With almost 20 years of hands-on experience Logan Consulting specializes in QAD assessments, implementations, upgrades, training, and much more! Click here to contact Logan Consulting and software solution expert will get back to you shortly.