Selecting and installing a new software system is a significant undertaking for any company. Selecting a system and them implementing it can be a daunting task but if undertaken with care positive results will be achieved. The key is in planning. If each step of the process is planned and confirmed once completed the gradual …
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When a new software system is implemented, it will more than likely support the business processes as they existed before the new system was acquired but will not be fully utilized. When the decision is made to change software systems, the business anticipated significant benefits that could be realized by making the change and most …
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The long journey from system evaluation and selection, installation, training and pilot is now complete and you’re ready to go live with your new software system. If the previous phases of the project have been well planned and executed the startup phase will go smoothly. This phase of the project should be planned and managed …
The training and pilot phases of a system implementation are critical to the overall success of the project. Managing these phases of the project is best handled by developing written check lists and ensuring that each business process that will be supported by the new system is identified. Once the list of business processes is …
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Implementing a new business support software system is an undertaking that should always be taken with care. The ease or difficulty of a new system startup is directly related to the degree of advance planning and preparation undertaken. The better the plan the smoother the implementation will be. When a new system is chosen for …
When implementing a new software system the most important step to ensuring a smooth start up is relating the existing business processes to the new software. It is always the best policy to change as little as possible when implementing a new system and so the objective should be to support existing business processes without …
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Parts pricing and sourcing is an integral component of the sales process in a Tire or Auto Repair business. Labor and parts are the 2 basic elements of services provided and both contribute to quality and price. It is important to keep the objectives of setting parts prices in mind when making this decision. First …
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Change is inevitable. Change can be brought about by external circumstances, internal changes (personnel, etc), growth objectives, new investments and a host of other factors. Change is never easy but it’s even harder when it’s not managed. The importance of garnering support by the people that will contribute to the success of change implementation cannot …
Up-selling in the auto repair and tire retail business whereby a customer is offered more expensive items or other add on items in an attempt to make a more profitable sale is a common practice. The pervasive philosophy is to get the maximum value from each vehicle the shop services. When practiced with the correct …
