April 3, 2019

How to Implement New Software (Part 2)

For most companies, the goal of implementing new software is to become better, faster, and more capable of handling growing business demands.  In the last blog post, we looked at the five W’s that help to set expectations for a successful software implementation.  We will now delve into HOW to successfully implement, and identify several key success factors for every project. Functional Requirements – When you’re in the market for new software, you will likely have at least a few main goals to accomplish.  You will discuss these goals with […]
February 28, 2019

When Can We Go Live? (Part 1)

With every project I manage, I am asked: “When can we go live with this project?”  It is an obvious question, but can only be answered (responsibly!) after gathering some critical information.  I remember learning the 5 W’s at an early age, but when faced with complex projects in the world of 3PL, my recipe for success starts with these fundamental questions: Who is sponsoring the project?  Who will comprise the project team?  Who are the customers that will be impacted? These are the individuals that will ultimately benefit and […]