Why 30 days is enough
The 12-month implementation timeline exists because traditional ERPs require it — months of infrastructure setup, middleware configuration, custom development, and user acceptance testing. Composable platforms with pre-built modules and a single database eliminate most of this overhead. 30 days is aggressive but achievable for a focused team.
Days 1-7: Foundation
- Day 1-2 — provision workspace, configure company details, chart of accounts, fiscal year
- Day 3-4 — import master data: customers, suppliers, items, warehouses, employees
- Day 5-6 — configure tax templates, pricing rules, payment terms, and approval workflows
- Day 7 — set up user accounts and role-based permissions for all teams
Days 8-14: Core workflows
- Day 8-9 — configure and test procurement: purchase orders, goods receipt, supplier invoices
- Day 10-11 — configure and test sales: quotations, sales orders, delivery notes, invoices
- Day 12-13 — configure and test inventory: stock entries, transfers, reconciliation
- Day 14 — configure and test finance: payment entries, journal entries, bank reconciliation
Days 15-21: Extended modules
- Day 15-16 — HRMS: employee records, attendance, leave management
- Day 17-18 — manufacturing: BOMs, work orders, workstations (if applicable)
- Day 19-20 — custom workflows: approval chains, notifications, automated actions
- Day 21 — dashboards and reports: configure KPI dashboards for each team
Days 22-30: Go live
- Day 22-24 — parallel run: process real transactions in both old and new systems
- Day 25-27 — user training: hands-on sessions for each department
- Day 28-29 — opening balances: import financial opening balances, stock balances
- Day 30 — go live: switch primary operations to the new platform
The goal is not perfection on day 30. It is production on day 30 and continuous improvement from day 31.