TDCI is more than just a software company - we are also specialists
in helping companies deploy the BuyDesign solution
to support their own unique environment and needs.
The BuyDesign Solution Delivery process has been developed
to:
- Deliver a tailored solution that is robust, easy
to use, and reliable.
- Speed the deployment process.
- Closely manage both timeline and budget.
- Build self-sufficiency within your own team.
Deployment projects begin with a clear definition of functional
and financial objectives. These are then tracked through rollout
and full deployment.
The BuyDesign Solution Delivery process is built around several
elements:
- Clearly defined project phases that
make the process clear and predictable.
- Structured workshops that make effective
use of your people's time.
- Pre-defined templates and tools that
guide and accelerate important tasks.
- Skilled personnel that work jointly
with your team throughout the project.
- Reliable project management based on
TDCI's SurePath™ methodology.
Solution Delivery Phases
The BuyDesign Solution Delivery process is organized into four
distinct phases:
- Planning - jointly define project
scope, objectives, anticipated ROI, and rollout strategy.
- Implementation -BuyDesign capability
training, solution design and system configuration, integration
design and development, product rules design and development,
and CAD model design and development.
- Deployment and Rollout - acceptance
testing, user training, readiness assessment, go-live, and phased
deployment of various user groups, regions, and/or capabilities.
- Support - on-going technical
support, hotline, 24x7 support web site, upgrades and enhancements,
etc.
Structured Workshops, Templates, and Tools
In the initial phases, the BuyDesign Solution Delivery process
uses a series of well-structured workshops where TDCI personnel
and appropriate members of your team jointly develop and document
important aspects of the project and solution. The outputs of
these workshops provide the designs used by team members to
develop each aspect of the solution. This workshop-based process
makes maximum use of your people's time as well as TDCI resources.
Workshop deliverables include:
- ROI document
- Project plan
- BuyDesign training
- Functional solution design
- Technical infrastructure design
- Integration design
- Configuration rules design
- CAD model design
- Test plan definition
Each workshop is supported by various templates and tools
that help guide and accelerate the process, and document
the results.
Skilled Personnel
TDCI has been helping companies implement enterprise-level
solutions since 1992. Our BuyDesign Solution Delivery
team is made up of experienced professionals with skills
in every aspect of deploying your BuyDesign solution:
- Business process engineering
- Product configuration
- Application integration
- CAD modeling
- BuyDesign solution configuration and personalization
- Application extension development
- Project management
Project Managementand ROI Tools
We utilize TDCI's proven SurePath project
management methodology to plan and track each deployment
project. SurePath provides a framework of project
controls and tools design to ensure the success of
your project.
As an extension to SurePath, we also employ a structured
ROI toolset to jointly develop projected costs and financial
benefits. These projections can then be tracked through
deployment to show the bottom line impact of your BuyDesign
solution.
BuyDesign Splash Program
The true measure of success for your BuyDesign implementation
will be the extent to which your dealers, distributors,
and/or other customers adopt and use it. The key to generating
interest and excitement is clear, effective, well-timed
communication. By making your customers thoroughly aware
of the benefits they will get from using your
new approach, you will accelerate and sustain
the benefits you've targeted for your own company.
TDCI's BuyDesign Splash program provides a practical
roadmap with related tools, templates, and support to
make it easy and cost-effective for you to promote your
new solution. As a guide, it provides a great framework
for coordinating your IT, sales, and marketing efforts.
Learn More
Contact TDCI to learn more about the BuyDesign Solution
Delivery process and Splash program.
