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Get Faster ROI with Phased NetSuite Implementation

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Karon Carroll
Get Faster ROI with Phased NetSuite Implementation

NetSuite implementations require an expert team to ensure go-live success and a smooth transition to your new ERP system. But what approach to NetSuite implementation should you go for?

You’ve done your research which made you watch demo videos, meet with colleagues before deciding to choose an ERP solution for your business to run its operations on. From this step begins the second phase of decisions which is equally important and you’re pondering over the question: how to implement NetSuite?

There are two main schools of thought on NetSuite implementation. The first one is rip-and-replace (also known as ‘big bang’) in which all the features of the new system are implemented in one go. The second is phased implementation, in which critical functions of the system are implemented first and others are implemented depending on their importance to the business over a period of time.

The Benefits of a Phased NetSuite Implementation

Easier buy-in from decision makers: A phased NetSuite implementation generally brings the upfront cost of the ERP system down, which makes the decision to opt for NetSuite an easy one for the executives in the boardroom. Using the phased implementation approach, the business only pays for the critical modules upfront. Paying for modules that are not required at the moment (maybe a few months down the road) adds to the cost of the system. Those modules can be implemented later when the need arises.

Quick turnaround time: While it may seem beneficial to have the entire system implemented at once, the time it would require to fully implementing every module can cause disruptions in day-to-day operations of the business. But the introduction of integration projects, third-party integrations, and ‘nice-to-have’ modules will only push the project further. Having only the critical modules such as financials and inventory implemented is a project that can be completed in a few short months. It also gives a clear view of which additional modules or integrations will the business need.

Low risk: Perhaps the biggest advantage of the phased NetSuite implementation approach is significantly low level of complexity of the project. At every phase milestone, potential issues can be highlighted without impacting the performance of relevant departments. Every team gets dedicated resources and roll-out, which reduces the risk of shutting or slowing down business operations when going live on the new system.

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