Implementation intelligence 5

i25 Methodology

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How We Implement

Guide Technologies uses our proven Implementation Intelligence Five (i²5) methodology—a structured, low-risk ERP implementation approach with a 95% on-time, on-budget record. i²5 aligns your system with business goals, covering everything from technical setup to user adoption and ongoing support, ensuring minimal disruption and a faster ROI.
Guide Technologies | How We Implement 01 Discovery i²5 Methodology

Phase 1: Discovery

During this phase, the project kick-off meeting will be organized, and the project charter and project definition documents will be agreed upon between the client and Guide.

Guide Technologies | How We Implement 02 Solution Design i²5 Methodology

Phase 2: Solution Design

The design phase ensures that the final solution meets your goals and objectives, detailing the expected business benefits and how we intend to achieve them in the shortest possible time.

Guide Technologies | How We Implement 03 Build i²5 Methodology

Phase 3: Build

Our Build phase consists of cut-over planning, where we develop a cut-over plan and test it; data mapping and conversion planning to convert your existing data to the new system; and end user training so your staff knows exactly how to perform their jobs using the new system.

Guide Technologies | How We Implement 04 Deploy i²5 Methodology

Phase 4: Deploy

Guide Consultants work with your project team during the cut-over period to execute the cut-over plan and ensure a smooth transition to the new system.

Guide Technologies | How We Implement 05 Support i²5 Methodology

Phase 5: Support

This phase includes our post go-live support, where we help your project team ensure everything is functioning at peak performance for the first few weeks or few months. We also conduct a post implementation review to ensure that your ERP system will continue to meet the future needs of your business.

Why It Works

Guide works in all areas of project management, configurations, user adoption, training, and post-implementation optimization.

Our consultants average over 20 years in manufacturing and ERP implementations, sharing practical insights and solutions.

Our i²5 methodical approach has resulted in an industry-leading success rate, having 95% of our ERP projects finish on time and on budget.

By focusing on planning, early user training, and minimizing disruptions, we help clients capture the ROI of their system quickly.