Released on: 12, April 2006
, Author: Rebecca Gill
, Audience: Software related
following outline is an excerpt from the Technology GroupInternational (TGI) Software Selection Process Steps and Timeline white paper. Thisdocument represents a general process flow which may be tailored to fit anyorganizationÂ's specific needs.According to Rebecca Gill, vice-president of TGI,  Software selection consists offive individual elements or phases within a much larger, overall process. The entireprocess itself can span months or even up to a year, depending on the number ofinternal resources available for the project. Starting the software selectionprocess with the right project plan is key to choosing and implementing the bestsoftware for your organizationÂ's individual needs. The white paper details Software Selection Research and Planning, SoftwareRequirements Identification and Request for Proposal Preparation, Software SupplierEvaluation, Software Supplier Selection, and Software Implementation.Gill details the software implementation process: Form Joint Project Team with Supplier  Define Project Charter  Order System Hardware  Install Hardware  Install Database and Software  Perform Initial User and Technical Training of Project Team  Validate Software  Review Current Processes and Create Work Flow Diagrams  Perform Value Stream Analysis for Required Process Improvements  Define System Data o Populate Base Tables o Cleanse Existing Data for Conversion o Migrate Cleansed Data to New System  Define System Reports o Review Reports in Existing System o Review Standard Reports in New System o Prepare Customized Report Listing o Create Customized Reports  Define Modifications o Review Value Stream Analysis and Work Flows for Required Modifications o Request and Review Supplier Quotes for Modifications o Authorize Necessary Modifications o Test Completed Modifications  Develop Integrated Test Plan  Document New Policies and Procedures for Users  Test System with Dual Path Approach if Necessary  Finalize System Security  Train Remaining Users and Technical Personnel  Pilot System (Execution of Integrated Test Plan)  Benchmark System Performance at Pilot  System Sign Off  Implement Remaining Locations  Perform Post Implementation Review o Perform Additional Training if Necessary o Perform Additional Modifications if Necessary Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Technology Group International(www.tgiltd.com) is a proven technology leader delivering Tier 1 applicationsoftware functionality at a price performance level that can be readily accepted bywholesale distribution organizations of all sizes. A best-of-breed ERP softwaresolution provides the basic footprint for managing the four trends outlined andEnterprise 21 offers functionality well beyond that of the standard distributionpackage. Enterprise 21 provides full ERP functionality with a fully integratede-commerce module. It is one of the few ERP systems to meet the needs of todayÂ'swholesale distribution without the need for expensive and time consumingmodifications.
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