Our Implementation Method for Software for SCM - Arkieva

We Implement Software for Supply Chain Management (SCM) Differently

EXPERIENCE BETTER PLANNING.

ARKIEVA RAPID ITERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION

Improve. Innovate. Empower.

What is the Arkieva Rapid Iterative Implementation Process?

We believe supply chain process improvement is a continuous process. This need for a continuous improvement process can only be achieved when supply chain planning solutions are agile and have the flexibility to adapt to your changing business needs. The Arkieva Rapid Iterative Implementation process allows for a more continuous improvement process by using a step-by-step solution implementation approach that increases the speed of user adoption. This approach allows us to deliver solutions faster and quickly iterate as needed.

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We Help You Build Process Improvement Roadmaps

The Arkieva Rapid Iterative Implementation process starts from your first interaction with Arkieva and then continues throughout your partnership with us. Our implementation process starts with helping you build a process improvement roadmap for a synergized One-Plan S&OP process. The Arkieva process improvement roadmap includes enabling your existing S&OP workflows using Arkieva solutions and sharing sales and operations planning best practices.

Discover the Arkieva Five-Step Supply Chain Digital Transformation Roadmap

Understand Customer Demand

For responsive demand planning, it’s important to understand demand and order stream, identify sources of demand variability and establish metrics for order fulfillment.

Analyze Inventory Policies

Create a process for analyzing inventory to determine how well the inventory supports forecasted demand; identify potential excesses or shortfalls.

Establish a Routine Demand Plan

Establish a demand planning process that can be executed routinely. Continuously track, measure and improve performance with the right forecasting metrics.

Create a Digital Quantitative Model

Create a digital quantitative model to balance supply and demand, identify opportunities for supply chain optimization and create a unified time horizon for tactical planning.

Implement a One-Plan S&OP process

Implement a One-Plan Sales and Operations Process to promote cross-functional synergy, reconcile operational and financial goals, as well as, end-to-end visibility.

Innovate. Experience Rapid Delivery and Personalization.

Rapid Prototyping Means Rapid Results.

The Arkieva Rapid Iterative Implementation Process uses Rapid Prototyping — a method of determining distinct deliverables (which occurs every 2-3 weeks). This method allows you to continually validate, work with the supply chain planning solution model and interpret results. Errors if any are caught early leading to a rapid results faster and higher levels of buy-in. Additionally, each Arkieva solution is personalized to match your business process and goals and is modified to meet your changing business conditions.

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Empower. Discover High Performance Impact.

Love Your Finished Product.

We believe collaboration is the key to a successful implementation. Due to this, we collaborate closely with you throughout the software implementation process to ensure that we deliver a finished product that you’ll love. Arkieva customers often have a full sense of ownership of the solution after implementation. Each implementation deliverable is also followed by a product training from your dedicated support team.

OUR PROVEN RAPID ITERATIVE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS PRODUCES RESULTS

1. COLLECT

Our implementation process starts off by having discussions with key stakeholders to clearly understand requirements and current business objectives. Our goal throughout this process is to understand your unique business processes.

2. CONNECT

After we have gained a better understanding of your business goals, we begin the solution implementation by determining the best ways to connect your data or existing systems, people and process to create an integrated planning system.

3. CONFIGURE

We enjoy personalizing your Arkieva solution to meet your business need. Our goal at this stage is to create solutions that fit your existing business process. Our solutions are quick to modify so you don’t have to fit a technology mold.

4. COLLABORATE

We believe collaboration is the key to a successful implementation. Instead of a ‘traditional big bang’ implementation approach, our solution delivery follows an iterative process to ensure that you are up-and-running in no time for a faster ROI.

5. COACH

We provide a dedicated support team which is led by a certified Arkieva Supply Chain Practice Director with supply chain expertise. Additionally, after each delivered release, we provide multiple best practice training sessions to maximize user adoption.

Arkieva Rapid Iterative Implementation vs. Traditional Methods

No Long Wait times. Experience Results Quickly.

Rapid Iterative Implementation with Arkieva means quick access to solutions within weeks.
Used to waiting long months or even years for a solution implementation? We didn’t think you’d like that.

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Traditional Software Implementation

A high risk of project discontinuation

Users struggling with using older tools during long implementation period

Difficulty to adapt to changes when implementation is finally done

User feedback given at the end of the long implementation process

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Arkieva Rapid Iterative Implementation Process

Lots of collaboration during the product delivery

Solution releases are implemented in as little as 2-3 weeks

Creates better user adoption since change is gradual

Direct feedback and modifications all throughout the process

We’re Here to Take on Your Supply Chain Planning Challenges!

We love to roll up our sleeves, think outside-the-box and tackle some of the most complex supply chain issues.
In fact, we thrive on it. Are you ready? Because we are.

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