Methodology
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"A
disciplined approach is critical to successfully creating the right
business solution on time, in scope, and within budget. The success of
most technology projects depends on project management, business
objectives, and development processes as much as writing quality code. It
is not sufficient to merely decide what technologies to use; true business
success is achieved by maximizing the effectiveness of the technologies
selected."
Current
State
The first order of operations with respect to the implementation of the
Woodmoulding MIS is an adequately precise definition of the current state
of the information system at the user site. Every plant, even the
one where the only computer is on the bookkeepers desk has an information
system. A review of the information system is both wise and
necessary in order that the Woodmoulding MIS will improve the data flow
and not miss data that are pertinent to the managers of the plant. Additionally,
a review of the current state is necessary to determine hardware
requirements going forward.
Business
Objectives
Given the set of finite resources available, a review of business
objectives is the next order of operations. This review, involving
all interested parties, will allow the user and Woodmoulding.Com to identify,
organize and prioritize the business objectives of the implementation and
thereby optimize the use of resources and minimize the "Time to
Value" of the system.
Hardware
Specification
In context of the conclusions from the first two steps, the user and
Woodmoulding.Com will develop a hardware specification. A successful
hardware specification is a necessity as it will provide the
infrastructure for the entire system. Care must be taken to schedule
the implementation of the hardware component to insure that needed
equipment is available in a timely fashion while also work to insure that
hardware sits idle waiting for its day.
Phase
Definition
Based on the results of the above operations and the availability of
resources at Woodmoulding.Com, the user and Woodmoulding.Com define a
phased implementation of the Woodmoulding MIS. Woodmoulding.Com does
not offer a shrink wrap product, all modules are custom developed.
When mission critical applications are common among Woodmoulding MIS
users, implementation can occur more quickly.
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