JDA WMS Implementation Checklist
JDA WMS Implementation Checklist
Implementing a WMS is a complex, multi-phase process. Use the checklist below to keep track
of the critical steps in your JDA WMS implementation. It will save you time and effortand help
ensure that you complete all the steps required for implementation success.
You can also use this checklist for a JDA WMS upgrade.
If you would like more information about how Longbow can assist you with your JDA supply
chain solutions, please contact us. We will be pleased to answer any questions you may have.
CHECKLIST ITEMS
PHASE 1 Assess
In this phase, you need to identify and establish an implementation framework in order to
maintain a tight focus. You need to ensure that the overall expectations for the project are
clearly established so that they can be understood at all levels of management. Once this initial
requirement is completed, the remaining steps in the explore phase can go forward.
Key steps Include:
Develop Project Charter
Benefits Realization Plan
Review Best Practices
Requirements Gathering
ROI and Budget development
and approval
Identify implementation end state
goals and success factors
Define and Secure the Project
Team Resources
Define an organizational
communication plan
Develop a detailed Project Plan
Establish PMO (Project
Management Office)
Secure implementation partners
RFP
Core Team Training
Establish End User Training Plan
Secure the hardware and
operating system
Confirm go live application
version
Define a plan to address Change
Management.
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Phase 2- Transform
This is the phase of the implementation process when all the steps necessary to deliver the
functionality you require are completed.
Key steps include:
Load and create the application
operating environments
Current state process reviews and
mapping
Technical Solution Architecture
Current state integration mapping
Future state integration mapping
GUI Forms Definition and Reports
Fit-Gap Analysis and go forward
solutions (Integration & WMS)
Formulate List of required
enhancements and costs
Gather business data to support
configuration of new system.
Complete POC Proof of Concept
Develop and Test Integration
Develop and Test Enhancements
Testing Software and Integration
System Validation and
performance testing
Future state process reviews and
mapping
Set Up and Configure out-of-thebox WMS
Phase 3- Own
In this phase, you perform final acceptance testing of all procedures, exceptions, outputs and go-live
conversions.
Key steps include:
UAT User Acceptance Testing
Develop Go-Live Checklist
End-User Training
Go Live Support Plan and
resources
Data Migration Planning and
Execution
Mock Go Live
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Go or No-Go Assessment
Data Migration
Go Live
Phase 4- Measure
The final phase focuses on project results and future steps:
Post Go-Live Audit
Transition to Help Desk And Support
Final Budget review
KPI Measurement
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