Global Shop Solutions Launches Program to Speed ERP Implementation

Global Shop Solutions, an ERP software provider, has launched its Fast Track ERP Implementation program to reduce the time it takes for manufacturers to go live with ERP software and achieve a quicker return on investment. The company developed the program after analysis of why some companies lose momentum during implementation. The Fast Track ERP Implementation process provides a blueprint based on best practices for helping manufacturers stay on course and go live faster, the company says.

“The time it takes to Go Live with an ERP system can vary depending on the customer’s goals, time frame, available resources and other factors,” says Chris Pinaire, director of consulting & implementation for Global Shop Solutions. “Our data shows implementations completed within three to four months generally produce the best results for customers that meet certain criteria. Based on that data, we developed the Fast Track ERP Implementation process to help new customers roll out the implementation process, stay on track, and go live with Global Shop Solutions in 120 days or less.”

This simplified process focuses on the fundamentals every new ERP user needs to know to get started. It does not cover customization or advanced functionality, focusing on the basic, core processes that facilitate a smooth transition from a company’s previous business management system to Global Shop Solutions. New customers that don’t meet the requirements and prefer to launch their ERP system with more capabilities can opt for Global Shop Solutions’ standard implementation process. These implementations require more preparation and often include advanced functionality and customizations, which can take additional time and resources for a successful implementation.

The program is designed to enable users to overcome obstacles by focusing on the core functionality of the system and using a detailed training schedule to keep the implementation moving forward. Taking the manufacturer’s business requirements into account, the Global Shop Solutions implementation team aligns the training schedule to coincide with specific goals and milestones that need to be met during implementation.

Global Shop Solutions says the Fast Track program offers advantages, including a quicker implementation, earlier return on investment and less disruption to business processes during the initial stages. “We understand that manufacturers still have to run a business while learning to use ERP,” says Pinaire. “Fast Track ERP Implementation customers will go live in 90 to 120 days, resulting in an implementation completed on time and on budget. From there, the customer can work with our continuous improvement team to build on their progress and achieve all they want to do with the software.”