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.
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.