Packaged Software Implementation


We provide project management, business process consulting, application consulting and change management services to implement Retail software solutions. We have specific software implementation expertise with the following types of third-party packages:

> Retail Planning Solutions > Allocation Solutions
> Revenue and Markdown Optimization Solutions > Demand Forecasting Solutions
> Merchandising Solutions > Replenishment Solutions
> Product lifecycle Management (PLM) Solutions > Size and Pack Optimization Solutions

Contact us to learn more about our approach and Packaged Software Implementation Services.

Services

The professionals at The Parker Avery Group bring extensive packaged software implementation experience and a practical hands-on approach to help you implement change. Our deep functional knowledge, proven methodologies and experience working with software providers enable us to help you realize your project's benefits.

Our Packaged Software Implementation Services include:

> End-to-End Software Implementation. We provide project management, business consulting, application consulting and change management services to implement leading Retail solutions. We have experience and skills partnering with and implementing solutions from the major Merchandising, Planning, Pricing, Replenishment and Retail PLM software providers in the marketplace.

> Business Process Design. Business process design is a critical part of a successful software implementation. We bring leading practice and industry insights to ensure your future business design is world-class and aligned with your initiative's objectives. Our business process design work provides a foundation for solution design, testing and training activities.

> Application Configuration. We translate the business and technical decisions made as part of the software design or software sprint in to an efficient application configuration. This sets the foundation for testing and training the application in support of your future business needs.

> Day-to-Day Project Management. Our professionals serve as day-to-day project managers to drive the project plan and manage project resources to efficiently meet time commitments and project objectives. We also ensure project issues are addressed and closed as part of successful project execution.

> Management and Analytical Reporting. We know that the implementation of software often requires a complementary set of analytical and reporting capabilities. Our team works with you to determine what must be measured, analyzed and reported to support your organization's strategic initiatives and to allow you to make effective decisions at all levels. Our experienced consultants help you create dashboards, scorecards, reports, and ad-hoc queries that deliver the right level of information, to the right person, at the right time.

> Packaged Software Testing. We help you define the testing strategy, develop the test scripts, execute testing and validate solution readiness. We combine practical testing experience with deep domain expertise.

> Implementation Training. We provide services that help you train users on new software capabilities and process changes. We apply training methodology and templates to make the training program more successful and effective.

> Change Management Execution. We offer expert services in helping you manage transition within your business. This includes applying our change management strategy, communication plan and training strategy tools over time to compliment your efforts. The addition of our change management consultants will improve the results of your program.

 

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