Great oaks from little acorns grow.. The road to enterprise digital transformation also begins with model selection.
In the process of transformation and construction, the selection of digital systems is often regarded as the most critical link. Improper selection or mistakes can lead to the progress of the project being hindered, or even directly leading to the failure of the project. Therefore, a good start is half the battle, and selection is the key to that start.
So, in the process of selecting digital systems, what "pitfalls" may enterprises encounter? Below we will take these questions together in order to provide some valuable references for enterprises.
In the selection stage of digital construction, enterprises may encounter the following three main "pitfalls":
1.Internal issues: The need for "authenticity" is unclear
In many traditional enterprises, business units often don't know what kind of digital systems they really need. They may only vaguely articulate some requirements without thinking deeply about the goals and expectations of digital transformation. This "take it for granted" mindset often leads to misselection, as the information department may choose a system that is not exactly what the business really needs.
In addition, if the business does not have clear requirements, they may magnify unimportant problems and ignore the real ones that need to be solved. This can lead to difficulties in realizing the value of the system construction, and may even cause the project to fail in the implementation phase.
2.External issues: The "scenario" is for informational purposes only
In the digital selection stage, companies may face another common external problem, and that is: the difference between the buyer's show and the seller's show!
Just like when we buy goods on ** or JD.com, what we see ** is usually processed, and there may be differences with the actual product. Similarly, in the process of selecting a digital system, the software vendor may demonstrate the product function very perfectly, but find that many promises cannot be fulfilled during the actual implementation.
3.Affiliates: The promise of "blank checks".
In real work, many enterprises also face a common problem when choosing a software provider, that is, "related users". This usually refers to a digital vendor appointed or recommended by the company's senior leadership. In this case, due to relationship factors, some ** business partners may show an uncooperative attitude at various stages, or find various reasons to refuse, resulting in the project cannot be carried out smoothly.
This phenomenon of "related households" can cause many problems in the process of digital transformation. First of all, due to the existence of related users, other excellent software vendors may be excluded and unable to get a fair chance to compete. This can lead to companies not being able to choose the digital solution that works best for them.
From the above three questions, we can clearly see that enterprises are facing many challenges and pitfalls in the digital system selection stage. In order to avoid bigger problems in the subsequent implementation phase, we must take these "pitfalls" in the selection process seriously. In order to help enterprises better cope with these problems, Cloud Table Low proposes the following series of coping strategies based on its own practical experience for enterprises' reference.
Before starting to discuss how to avoid the "pitfalls" in the selection stage of digital systems, we must first make it clear that the construction and research and development of digital systems is a complex and meticulous work, which requires planning development plans in advance, determining data models, and conducting first-class design and product testing. It often takes several months from the initial request to the final use.
As a result, if requirements are not clear, prioritized, or not considered long-term, companies are likely to fall into the trap of "reinventing the wheel". In order to avoid this situation, it is recommended that enterprise customers who want to build a digital system start from the following perspectives:
1.Plan first and then start construction
The digital transformation needs of enterprises are not clear, and long-term strategic planning is often lacking. In addition to the unclear needs of the business department, the lack of experience of managers is also one of the reasons. The implementation of digital systems requires consideration of system compatibility, business process alignment, and data model consistency, which are additional costs that are difficult to predict at the beginning of a project. Therefore, it is necessary to put the overall planning in advance.
Cloud Table Low** adopts the following 4-step strategy to help enterprises sort out their digital business:
1) Establish a digital committee.
Since digitalization is a multi-step and long-term work, it is necessary to set up a special team to promote it. The team is made up of people who understand product architecture, business processes, and decision-makers to ensure the effective execution of digital strategies.
2) Define goals and business boundaries.
Defining goals and boundaries is key to a digital strategy and direction. Businesses need to define their goals and then develop a plan. Avoid misunderstandings and ensure that the business system matches the digital product.
3) Clarify business processes.
In the traditional business, the process lacks implementation, and the process needs to be solidified by setting nodes, processors, and processing actions through the system. Enterprises need to have product capabilities and abstraction capabilities to optimize productivity.
4) Master data combing.
Enterprises need to unify cognition and information norms in order to govern effectively. For example, master data modules such as BOM in ERP, departments and ranks in personnel management need to form unified data and execution specifications.
2.Open and transparent sales + implementation of the whole process management
Enterprises often face a number of external problems in the digital system selection stage, the most common of which is the over-commitment and insufficient actual delivery capacity of software companies. These problems can cause a lot of distress to the business and even lead to the failure of the project.
In order to solve these problems, Cloud Table Low ** provides a full range of solutions. It provides a one-stop service covering the entire process from the development and implementation of digital system functions to maintenance. In the pre-sales stage, Cloud Table can formulate a POC according to some of the core needs of customers, so as to verify the feasibility of the function and break the customer's doubts about the functional level of the low-quality product development system.
In addition, in the digital system development stage, Cloud Table Low can also provide customers with a series of supporting services, including platform delivery, project management, quality management, demand research, project kick-off meeting, project implementation, project acceptance, capacity transfer and other 8 aspects.
1) Platform Delivery.
The Cloud Table team is deeply involved in demand research, architecture design, and development to ensure that the platform is truly digitally implemented.
2) Project management.
Use the low-level platform to build a project management system, provide a scientific and detailed project management system, and make project delivery more transparent and reliable.
3) Quality management.
Pay attention to customer experience, keep abreast of project progress and user needs through the project management mechanism, and ensure that the project direction is correct.
4) Demand research.
The cloud table team sends experienced product managers to have an in-depth understanding of the company's business and processes, and provide clear guidance for subsequent system development.
5) Project kick-off meeting.
Before the project is officially launched, the internal team of the organization details the project goals, plans and division of labor.
6) Project implementation.
Carry out system development, testing and go-live according to the predetermined plan and plan to ensure on-time delivery and system stability.
7) Project acceptance.
After the completion of the project, we will organize an acceptance meeting to assist customers in system optimization and improvement.
8) Capacity transfer.
Train enterprise personnel to operate low-quality platforms, including operation skills and development processes, and improve the digital level of enterprises.
Closing Remarks:
Enterprise digital transformation construction is a complex and important task, and the key to success lies in model selection. In order to avoid unclear needs of business departments, blind selection, or exclusion of information departments, enterprises need to develop a set of standardized guidance documents for digital selection and construction. The document should detail the operation process, methods and evaluation criteria of each link from the demand proposal to the implementation of the online link, clarify the responsibilities of each department, and strictly implement the selection process.
When formulating the selection guidance document, enterprises can refer to [Cloud table low** solutionThe solution provides a one-stop service, covering the entire process of digital system function development, implementation and maintenance. At the same time, Cloud Table Low** also provides open and transparent sales and implementation process management to ensure that the project is delivered on time, while ensuring the stability and reliability of the system.
In addition to formulating the selection guidance document, enterprises should also strengthen the multi-dimensional capability investigation of the leading business to ensure that the multi-party integration required for digital transformation construction is effectively realized. When inspecting the best businessmen, enterprises should consider their product capabilities, implementation experience, service quality, etc., to ensure that the selected suppliers can meet the needs of the enterprise and provide high-quality services and support.