Unrealistic timelines are a top source of ERP frustration. Setting expectations early helps you plan resources and avoid disappointment.
Typical Phases
- Selection and contracting — defining needs and choosing a platform
- Discovery and design — mapping processes and configuring the system
- Data migration — moving and validating master data and history
- Testing — confirming processes and reports work correctly
- Training — preparing users before go-live
- Go-live and stabilization — support after launch
What Drives Timeline
- Company size and number of users
- Number of entities, branches, or locations
- Complexity of processes and reporting
- Cleanliness of existing data
- Availability of your internal team
Planning Advice
Smaller, simpler implementations can take a few months; larger or multi-entity projects often take longer. Build in time for data cleanup before migration and for stabilization after go-live. Rushing rarely saves time overall.
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