Accelerate ERP Implementation with Champion Pace
Go live rapidly to quickly achieve a return on your investment. QAD's Champion Pace methodology redefines rapid ERP implementation, enabling manufacturers to go live in a fraction of traditional timelines by leveraging AI, preconfigured industry best practices, proven templates and focused adoption programs.
Key Benefits of Champion Pace
Rapid Deployment
Go live in a fraction of traditional implementation timelines.
Boost Efficiency
Decrease inefficiencies with industry-specific processes, functionality and best practices.
Predictable Success
Our structured and proven approach helps ensure projects are delivered on-time and on-budget, aligned with your strategic objectives.
Key Capabilities to Fast-Track ERP Implementation
From single sites to global roll-outs, QAD prescribes implementation plans that deliver rapid go-lives without overwhelming your team.
Manufacturing and supply chain standards are embedded in the product and professional services methods, ensuring fit for your industry.
Leverage interactive maps with extensive instructions, procedures and compliance documents to eliminate rework and guesswork.
Expert coaches accelerate teamwork and enhance configuration along with ensuring KPIs are properly seeded with leading indicators and accurate data.
Featured Resources
Uncover how to avoid length implementation projects and gain a quicker return on your investment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typical challenges include customization in early phases, accelerated change management, data migration quality, and stakeholder expectation alignment. Champion Pace mitigates these with an MVP-first, out-of-the-box approach, a structured change plan with internal champions and role-based training, a data cleansing and migration playbook, and governance that locks scope while sequencing enhancements into post–go-live phases.
We define a Day-in-the-Life MVP for go-live covering core procure-to-pay and order-to-cash, then commit enhancements to a Phase 2/3 roadmap. This preserves a rapid implementation timeline while ensuring continuous value after go-live.
A typical plan includes: Week 1–2 discovery and planning, Weeks 3–4 configuration and templated setup, Weeks 5–6 data migration cycle 1, Week 7 conference room pilot, Weeks 8–9 data migration cycle 2 and UAT, Week 10 cutover rehearsal, Week 11 go-live, Week 12 hypercare and transition to Phase 2.
We deliver role-based training tied to process KPIs, leverage guided walkthroughs and recorded process playbacks, schedule focused workshops, and establish an internal champion network to reinforce adoption with minimal downtime.
Yes. Champion Pace prioritizes core processes for go-live and sequences advanced capabilities (e.g., warehouse optimizations, automation, analytics) into short post–go-live sprints, preserving a rapid go-live while accelerating time-to-value.
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