Taking Upgrade and Implementation Plan Assessments to the Next Level
Manufacturers today are standing at the intersection of technology and human innovation. At Friedman Corporation, our Implementation Planning Assessment (IPA) process ensures that your Frontier ERP implementation or upgrade isn’t just functional, it’s built for long-term success and the best ROI.
In our upcoming live webinar, you’ll discover how an IPA can deliver lasting value to your business.
Date: August 28, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM CDT | 2:00 PM ET
What You’ll Learn
By attending, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of:
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The importance of a thorough Implementation Planning Assessment for ongoing business success.
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How Friedman tailors the planning and implementation processes to your specific needs using our COMPASS Methodology.
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Industry examples showing real business transformation.
Why Does My Company Need an IPA?
An IPA is needed because it acts as a blueprint for success before you commit resources, time, and budget to an ERP implementation or upgrade.
Here’s why it’s essential:
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Reduces Risk: Even the best ERP for manufacturing can be complex. An IPA identifies potential roadblocks, whether technical, process-related, or organizational, before they cause costly delays or failures.
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Ensures Alignment with Business Goals: It makes sure the ERP system’s features and configuration match your company’s unique needs, workflows, and growth objectives, not just the software vendor’s default setup.
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Optimizes Processes Before Automation: Implementing an ERP system without refining processes first can automate inefficiencies. An IPA helps identify and fix workflow gaps before the system is in place.
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Maximizes ROI: A thorough assessment ensures you’re getting the most out of your ERP investment. This is through planning for features, integrations, and configurations that directly support productivity and profitability.
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Improves User Adoption: By considering the human factor early, an IPA helps ensure employees are on board from day one. Access to relevant training, ease of use, and role-based workflows ensure a higher ERP adoption rate and better return for the company.
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Avoids Scope Creep: A clear plan prevents last-minute changes that can derail timelines and inflate budgets.
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Creates a Realistic Timeline and Budget: The assessment gives you a realistic project scope, resource allocation plan, and cost estimate, reducing surprises during implementation.
In short, without an IPA, you’re essentially starting a complex ERP project without a roadmap, making it far more likely to run into delays, budget overruns, and underwhelming results.
The Two Types of IPAs
In the webinar, we’ll break down the two primary types of IPAs and discuss different industry applications.
1. Technical IPA
Perfect for heavily customized ERP environments, a Technical IPA involves:
- Reviewing your codebase.
- Determining the scope of your modification library.
- Creating a roadmap to a more maintainable environment.
The goal: reduce complexity, minimize risk, and make your ERP easier to support long-term.
2. Business IPA
Ideal for companies with multiple modules and integrations, a Business IPA involves:
- Mapping your current module usage and integration points.
- Identifying inefficiencies in workflows.
- Providing a plan to maximize the value of your Frontier ERP maintenance.
The goal: streamline processes, improve efficiency, and boost ROI.
Both types are backed by our COMPASS Implementation Methodology, which ensures structure, consistency, and measurable outcomes.
Benefits of a Well-Planned IPA
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Reduced implementation risks by identifying issues early.
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Optimized workflows that improve day-to-day productivity.
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Cost savings by avoiding unnecessary modifications or rework.
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Improved adoption rates through processes that fit the way your people work.
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Stronger ROI by ensuring your ERP delivers its full value from day one.
Don’t Miss Out!
If you want your ERP implementation or upgrade to deliver measurable, lasting results, your first step is a proper plan assessment, and your next is making sure it evolves with your business.
Live Webinar: Benefits of an Implementation Plan Assessment (IPA)
📅 August 28, 1:00 PM CDT | 2:00 PM ET
🔗 Register Here. Can’t attend? Register anyway, and we will send you a link to the webinar recording for you to view on your schedule.
Take the next step toward aligning your Frontier ERP with the future of manufacturing, where people and technology work together to create real transformation. Want to learn more? Let us know by clicking the link below.
