The project management tools used by Navigator have some key milestones where one part of the project moves on to the next . The key stages are as below:
- System Setup - approx 6 weeks pre-live
- Data Test - approx 4 weeks pre-live
- Pre-Live - ready for Training - approx 10 days pre-live
- Pre-Live - at the end of the training
- System Shutdown - 24-48 hours pre-live
- Data Extraction and Migration
- Live Day
- End of intensive support period - End of Live Week
- Iniital Follow Up Complete - End of the 2nd week (week after Live)
- ACM Implementation - Approx 4 weeks post-live
- Month End Process - shortly after End of the 1st month
- Management Accounts Complete -End of the 2nd month
- Project sign-off - End of Month 3
As would be expected, the implementation is via a layered approach, as such not all business functions are implemented or functioning on live day. The implementation of Navigator is designed loosely with the following aims in mind :-
By end of live week :-
- Basic invoicing
- Goods in
- Basic Accounting functions are implemented
By end of Week 2:-
- First level of Management Reporting
- Cash book and Bankings processes up and running
- General Marketing functions implemented
- Start process of creating opening Trial Balance fro existing system
- Review Management Accounts Process
By end of month :-
- Vehicle deals closed
- Complete and Post opening Trial Balance
- Complete training of Management Accounts
- Complete review of submitting composite
- Dealership takes actions to complete Management Accounts and Composite
By end of Month 2 :-
- Management Accounts complete
- First Composites submitted
- All day to day processes up and running successfully
End of month 3
