ERP and CRM Implementation

We plan and implement upgraded and revitalized Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to integrate enterprise processes and customer-facing activities.  The upgraded or migrated systems enable quick response to the changing business environment and deliver support for new business capabilities and improved value streams

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) implementations and upgrades are one of the most significant challenges to the operations of agile companies of every size, market, and location.Ā  Ā 

Modern ERP and CRM systemsĀ offer irresistible applicability and theĀ capability to integrate with many other enterprise systems and business processes.Ā  This power makes themĀ theĀ lifebloodĀ of the enterprise and the core of operations.Ā  From sales and marketing to supply chain and manufacturing, ERP and CRM systems power the modern enterprise.Ā 

These factsĀ demonstrate whyĀ it is essentialĀ to selectĀ a team with experience, discipline, and professionalism to plan and manageĀ ERP and CRM systemĀ implementations, migrations, and upgrades.Ā 

Outages, loss of data quality, and degraded performance often result from problematic ERP and CRM implementations.Ā Ā Trouble looms whenĀ schedules are underestimated, the amount of work required is not appreciated, or when aĀ shortcutĀ bypasses aĀ methodical and time-tested approach.Ā 

Teams that start with aĀ realistic schedule and resource planĀ andĀ use aĀ successful templateĀ that featuresĀ planned milestones and deliverablesĀ are far more likely to deliver a migration that meets expectationsĀ with an implementation thatĀ deftlyĀ supports business operations across the enterprise.Ā Ā Ā 

How We Help Clients

Implementation Planning

When performing crm and erp implementation projects, we start by conducting requirements and technical analysis to develop an implementation plan for the new upgrade, migration, or erp and crm implementation.

We perform a gap analysis to identify any missing requirements compared to the desired end state. Next, we build a comprehensive project plan based on our proven templates, including detailed staffing and risk analysis. A key deliverable is a customized dashboard that presents project steps and milestones in an easy-to-understand visual format.

We also catalog and model the data sources, mapping out the ETL (extract, transform, load) needed to acquire data securely and perform any complex transformations required to provide the needed data elements. Finally, we plan the secure data acquisition architecture and workflow for the required ETL on that data.

Assessment and Requirements Design

When beginning a crm implementation project, we lead a thorough assessment to characterize the as-is ERP or CRM system and understand the desired future system and intended use cases. This detailed evaluation covers specifics of the system, system data, business processes and workflows, queries and reports, interfaces, and use cases. We also explore security, supporting infrastructure, and any specific shortcomings of the current system.

Then we work closely with our client’s business team and stakeholders to develop comprehensive requirements for the CRM upgrade, migration or new crm and erp integration implementation. The requirements gathering process is crucial to ensure we fully understand the client’s needs for the new CRM system and integration with existing ERP systems.

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Implementation

During a crm implementation project, we follow the detailed project plan and milestones to deliver a successful erp and crm integration.

We develop any needed custom code, migrate existing customizations, install and test third-party software components, and build integrations between the new CRM and legacy ERP systems.

Throughout the implementation, we continually engage end-users to validate that the solution meets their needs and fulfills the original requirements. This user-centered approach ensures the final CRM implementation delivers the functionality, integrations and user experience required for an impactful business solution.

Data Migration

A key part of any ERP or CRM implementation project is developing and guiding the data migration plan to retain existing production, product, inventory, customer, and other critical data in a form usable for the new system.

For CRM implementations, we pay special attention to properly migrating customer data from any legacy CRM or sales systems to avoid losing relationship history and insights.

When migrating to a new ERP, we ensure all inventory, supply chain, manufacturing, and financial data is moved to the new system accurately and without loss. A complexity is mapping data from the single source of truth systems of record into the new integrated ERP and CRM solution.

Our data migration experience enables us to work through these complex transformations smoothly, validating the data along the way. The result is a successful data migration that positions our clients for an impactful ERP or CRM go-live.

Program Management

We establish a project management officeĀ PMOĀ to coordinate and manage the implementation, upgrade, or migration project.Ā  We work to ensure alignment with corporate processesĀ andĀ standards andĀ endeavorĀ to identify and overcome anyĀ remainingĀ gaps to ensure success.Ā  We staff the PMO with a veteran project manager andĀ experiencedĀ team and provide an implementation or migration template.Ā  We adapt the templateĀ forĀ ourĀ client’sĀ specific implementation.Ā 

What We Do

Global ERP and CRM Systems Consolidation

We have extensive experience consolidating diverse ERP and CRM systems across global sites. This requires studying the unique landscape of crm and erp systems at each location. We gather comprehensive cross-site requirements and build an integration plan that unifies business processes while allowing for regional differences.

The crm and erp integration implementation focuses on migrating legacy data into the new consolidated platform. Testing and training at each site ensures user adoption. Our methodology smoothly consolidates disparate crm and erp into a unified global solution tailored to the organization’s needs.

Implementation of a New ERP or CRM System

Our approach to CRM implementation and CRM/ERP integration covers assessing current systems, gathering requirements, solution design, data migration, customizations, integrations, testing, and training. We focus requirements on optimizing key processes and workflows. Smooth data migration from legacy systems is crucial for retaining valuable data.

We leverage proven methods to transform and integrate data between CRM and ERP. Extensive user acceptance testing validates the integrated solution meets requirements before go-live. Our comprehensive methodology delivers successful CRM implementation and integration with ERP systems.

Upgrade or Migration

Migrating to the latest version of anĀ ERP or CRM systemĀ or converting from a different system.Ā Ā Assessing use cases, workflows, andĀ requiredĀ integrations.Ā Ā Designing requirements and a project plan.Ā  Implementing a new system,Ā transformingĀ data, re-establishing integrations, configuring customizations, and testing.Ā 

Assessment

Preparing anĀ upgrade,Ā implementation, migrationĀ by evaluating workflows, data, customizations, platforms, and requirements to identify readiness issues, missed requirements, and technical challenges.Ā 

Requirements Design

Working with business users and stakeholders to document current and intended use cases,Ā workflows, data, and integrations required forĀ implementation, upgrade, or migration.Ā  Specifying dataĀ transformationĀ neededĀ and identifying customizations required.Ā 

Deliver Data Access and Reporting During ERP and CRM Migrations

OvercomingĀ interimĀ data availability and latency problems arising from aĀ delayed or stalledĀ ERP or CRM migration withĀ prompt delivery ofĀ consolidated data feeds, data transformation, and reporting.Ā 

Program Management

Establishing a PMO andĀ staffingĀ the PMO withĀ experienced staff.Ā  Adopting standards and a project management methodology and practices for an implementation.Ā 

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Our Approach to

ERP and CRM Implementation

We follow a disciplined approach with defined milestones and linked deliverables. This approach makes it possible to master complex business problems and deliver business results.

WeĀ manage ERP and CRM implementations against a program plan with defined milestones that link to specific deliverables.Ā  ThisĀ processĀ enables us to decompose even the most complex ERP or CRMĀ projectĀ into meaningful and understandable tasks.Ā Ā Ā 

Program Management

We establish aĀ PMO, project governance,Ā and projectĀ teamsĀ to maintain an orderly deployment process that meets expectations and respects budget goals.Ā 

Assessment and Discovery

We work withĀ theĀ clientĀ team to understandĀ the natureĀ of existing problems.Ā  WeĀ evaluateĀ problemĀ impacts on business resultsĀ to help prioritize work.   We examine existing systems, security, supporting infrastructure, and surrounding business processes.  We map existing business processes, workflows, and interactions.   We establish the single source of truth forĀ everyĀ key data elementĀ in the implementation, migration, or upgrade.Ā  We review any existing Business Capability Model to ensure alignment.Ā 

Requirements Development

We work with ourĀ client’sĀ business team and stakeholders to design future processesĀ toĀ deliver business value.  We build and document business requirements from facts from ourĀ system and business process reviews.Ā  TheĀ requirements clearly define the functional performance expected from the planned implementation.Ā Ā We consider complexity, risk, and business valueĀ in this process.Ā 

Establish Business Configuration

We model theĀ organization’sĀ users, teams, roles,Ā and connections betweenĀ thoseĀ teams and processes.Ā Ā 

Implementation Planning and Design

We review business requirements and perform aĀ carefulĀ technical analysis to develop a systemĀ implementationĀ plan for the new implementation, upgrade, or migration.  With a critical review, weĀ createĀ a gap analysis to identify missing requirements or other issues.  We produce anĀ issues list that remains open until project completion.  We develop an updatedĀ project plan, staffing analysis, and risk analysis.  We alsoĀ useĀ our proprietaryĀ getting stuff doneĀ dashboard that presents project steps in an easy-to-understand visual format.Ā 

Data Migration

We develop and guide data migration and transformationsĀ to ensureĀ thatĀ we retainĀ existingĀ supply chain,Ā production, product, inventory, and customer data in a form usable for the newly upgraded or implementedĀ ERP or CRM system.Ā Ā Data migrated is derived from single source of truth data sources.Ā  This step can includeĀ theĀ integration of data from new sources.Ā 

Implementation, Construction, and Configuration

We implement according toĀ theĀ key planned milestones and linked deliverables that enable us to master complex projects.Ā Ā WeĀ develop custom code, migrate customizations, install and test third-party software components, andĀ performĀ needed system integrationsĀ during construction.Ā Ā  We join with end-users at each stage of the implementation to ensure that the implementation fulfills expectations.Ā 

User Acceptance Testing

We implement the new ERP or CRM system in a sandbox and engageĀ withĀ business users to find and fix bugs, needed changes, and usability issues identified during user acceptance testing.Ā 

Initial Deployment

We supervise a cutover toĀ go liveĀ with the new ERP or CRM implementation for a limited portion of the organization.  During this time, we work with ourĀ client’sĀ support team to monitor, track, and resolve issuesĀ for the initial deployment.Ā Ā 

Post Implementation Analysis

We review the ERP or CRM performance and process integration impactsĀ to inform steps needed for the final deployment.Ā Ā SomeĀ implementations requireĀ configuration or code changesĀ at this stage.Ā 

Final Deployment

We guide a finalĀ deployment to the entire organization, ensuring that deployment information is shared across the enterprise to ensure business continuity.Ā 

Sectors We Serve

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We Understand
At Blackstone+Cullen, we understand the importance of ERP and CRM solutions in driving business success, and we have the experience and skill to help you with your implementation, migration, and upgrade needs.
Team of Experts
Our team of experts has a proven track record of delivering successful projects, ensuring that your business operations continue to run smoothly while minimizing any disruptions during the transition.
Your Vision - With Our Expertise
Our consultants develop customized plans for CRM implementation and CRM/ERP integration based on your unique business needs. With deep expertise, we design integrated CRM and ERP solutions that break down data silos. This unified platform optimizes processes and drives enterprise growth. Our tailored approach delivers targeted CRM implementation and integration.
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