Implementation Methodology
Designed for Vistex projects leveraging cross-industry best practices
Our implementation methodology offers a systematic and effective approach to integrating Vistex solutions into our customers’ environment. By leveraging years of project management experience, our methodology is designed with a balance of structure and flexibility, enabling us to provide efficient, result-oriented implementations tailored to your unique requirements.
Taking advantage of the right method and tools helps our customers realize their transformation objectives and achieve strategic goals. Our methodology provides the roadmap and accelerators needed to complete projects efficiently, cost-effectively, and with minimal disruption to the business. The Vistex Methodology is a proven, predictable, and flexible model for all of your implementation needs.
Initiate – Project Preparation and Planning
Goals
Define project scope and objectives
Implementation Approach
Define implementation and rollout approach
Define change and risk management strategies
Workshop Schedules
Prepare workshop schedule for Define Phase
Project Planning
Develop high level project plans that includes the activities, duration and estimated effort
Install Software
Confirm infrastructure and install Vistex software
Define – Requirements Gathering and Fit /Gap Analysis
Gather Requirements
Conduct requirements gathering workshops
Fit / Gap Analysis
Align software to requirements and perform fit / gap analysis
Define Development Scope
Identify custom report, interface, conversion, enhancement, form and /or workflow objects
Finalize Project Charter
Revise project scope and timeline with development estimates
Finalize testing strategy
Design – Solution Design and Prototype
Design
Design the solution
Prototype
Build prototype based on approved scenarios
Design Walkthrough
Conduct design walkthrough with client
Change Management Plan
Develop communication and training plans
Design Review
Perform review of the proposed "To-Be" design
Build – Configuration, Development and Functional Unit Testing
Configuration
Configure and functionally test Vistex software
Development
Develop and functionally test RICEFW objects
Change Management
Develop user training materials
Finalize knowledge transfer plan
Prepare for Testing
Prepare test scripts for integration and user acceptance testing
Solution Review
Conduct design validation review of new solution
Validate – Integration, User Acceptance and Performance Testing
User Training
Train the trainers (power users) to prepare them for integration and user acceptance testing
Integration Testing
Plan, execute and verify results of integration testing
Performance Testing
Plan, execute and verify results of volume / stress performance testing
User Acceptance Testing
Plan, execute and verify results of user acceptance testing
Go Live Gate Review
Validate Go Live readiness
Nurture – Post Go Live Support and Knowledge Transfer
"HyperCare" Support
Provide power user support
Monitor and optimize system performance
Knowledge Transfer
Conduct final knowledge transfer sessions
Transition to Steady State Support
Validate the need for Vistex VitalLink services
Vistex VitalLink Services
Perform support services as needed