Consulting best practices and methodologies used at larger companies is not effective for midsize companies. As with other think3 business and consulting solutions, we've developed a tailored approach to each client's particular needs. Typically, requirements are assessed in three to five days and initial production solutions are set up in four to eight weeks.
"Tailored" does not mean "unstructured." Our methods build on a four-phased delivery process, establishing an Integrated Product Development Environment (IPDE). The four phases form a calculated approach: Assess, Define, Execute and Support.

                  

1. Assess:  "What is the roadmap for developing the best solution?"
In the first phase, we develop a clear understanding of your business objectives and existing environment - people, process and technology:

• Clarify project vision and priorities
• Capture as-is product data environment
• Perform gap analysis
• Architect a conceptual solution
• Develop program estimates

2. Define:  "What is the scope of the initial solution? How should your business processes and applications be refined to achieve your goals?"
We focus on quickly gaining momentum by identifying and delivering early wins/projects, as well as a comprehensive roadmap to address your long-term goals. The Define phase clearly focuses on solution benefits:

• Refine assumptions
• Refine requirements
• Refine gap analysis
• Detailed solution design
• Revise implementation plans

3. Execute: "How can the solution be delivered to minimize risk and maximize rewards?
We work with our clients to schedule incremental phases, ensuring everyone's time and resources are efficiently used. This stage specifically accelerates time-to-benefit and aligns with your priorities and objectives:

• Implement technology
• Customize processes/ technology
• Develop enterprise integrations
• Implement best practices
• Change management

4. Support: "How can efficiencies be extended to other teams and processes?"
think3's comprehensive approach is based on effectively measuring your progress and aligning tangible goals. We continually exchange and share feedback throughout the program, ensuring mutual buy-in of the process and solution:

• Develop deployment  strategy
• Convert data
• Manage Training/ Change
• Measure ongoing performance
• Provide ongoing support

This carefully planned framework helps us align our business and technology expertise to understanding your goals, objectives and key success factors.