RAPID POS Toolkit Enabling Speed to Market

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gtRAPID POS ToolkitEnabling Speed to Market
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Problems Facing Retailers Today
POS Toolkit Solutions
Toolkit comprised of methodology and templates
for RAPID evaluation and project launch
Too many initiatives
Toolkit enable RAPID development of requirements,
RFP, vendor selection, and project execution
Not enough resources and loss of expertise over
time
Business demand for speed to market
Supplement your resources with a small focused
group of ex-retailers
The increasing need to demonstrate fiduciary
responsibility and comprehensive
risk management
Toolkit methodology provides objective,
fact-based evaluation, a project audit trail and
dynamic, detailed project risk analysis
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Why IHL/C-CORE?
Our methodology leverages your business knowledge
with retail focused tools and templates built on
project management best practices
We facilitate the critical discussions between
the business and IT necessary for project success

We provide an alternative to large consulting
team engagements

• The Result.
• Rapid project start-up and execution
• Better utilization of limited resources towards
  project execution
• Faster realization of business benefits

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The Approach RAPID Toolkits
The RAPID RFP Toolkits are designed to improve
the timelines from project initiation to
execution that challenge resources and delay the
realization of improved processes and technology
in the retail marketplace
RAPID Scope Definition
RAPID RFP
RAPID Vendor Selection
RAPID Project Management

• Vendor detailed scoring grid
• Standard contract clauses to include
• Vendor reference checks
• Maintenance profiles
• Outsourcing analysis

• Project plan Work Breakdown Structure
• Testing plan
• Training requirements analysis
• Deployment plan
• Risk mitigation plan
• Project dashboard

• Key design points
• Business scope and process model
• Functional and technical requirements

• Standard RFP template for vendor evaluations
• Session scheduler
• Vendor checklist for demos

2 days Onsite
1 day
As Needed
2 days Onsite Workshop
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RAPID POS Toolkit
Our approach recognizes the age old formula that
TIME MONEY
RAPID Scope Definition
RAPID RFP
RAPID Vendor Selection
RAPID Project Management Startup
TOTAL TIME
Traditional Timeline
12 weeks
10 weeks
10 weeks
40 weeks
8 weeks
RAPID Toolkit Potential Timeline
2 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
16 weeks
4 weeks
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The Toolkit Offerings
Strategy
Approach for Retailers to Define Their Core
Vision and Translate Into Prioritized
Initiatives and Tactics Embraced by Business and
IT
Program Management
Governance, Standardized Templates and Work
Products, Dashboards, Implementation Roadmap

• RAPID Project
• Toolkits

Retail Specific Decomposition Models,
Process Overviews, Process Maps, and KPIs
POS
Project Plans, ROI Models, Project Reporting,
Vendor Selection Approach (Rapid RFP),
Deployment Planning and Execution
Change Management
Practical Approach to Organizational Readiness
and Alignment, Training and Performance
Management
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For More Information
For more information on pricing or scheduling
contact us by Email ihl_at_ihlservices.com or Phon
e 1.615.591.2955