ERP Partnership Services
A true partnership model designed to define, lead, support, govern and advocate throughout ERP projects.
Premier Solutions Across the Globe
Rather than acting as an external advisor, Cabri Group operates as part of the core client team, helping organizations define strategy, manage complexity, and ensure ERP support services deliver measurable business value.
Project Definition and Funding
Overall Business Strategy
Client History, plans to Grow, Acquire and/or Transform
Ensures ERP approach enables key strategic business imperatives
Business Case
Client History, “Starts with Why”, Includes one good story
Drives alignment, onboards key stakeholders, helps enable funding
Project Strategy
Approach (Transform, Vanilla) “How do we go about this?”
Manages Risk, Cost and Functionality
Scope
Detailed document of LOB, Depts, Macro processes, Locations (In/Out)
Guides team, drives budget, Manages Risk and Cost
Vendor/Partner References
Documentation of like industries, watch outs, risks, cost, resourcing
Ensures due diligence and alignment with specific client requirements.
Project Budget
Excel budget of all expenses
(Cap/Exp)
Budget Control and periodic updates
External View
Industry Outside-in view, solution options and benefits
Ensures options are considered, diligent review of industry best practices
Project Enablement & Execution Controls
ERP Project Governance
Project Board meetings, Cadence, wiring between all teams, communication and controls
Ensures effective communication, end to end wiring, making tough decisions, celebrating wins
Timeline
Executive Timeline, Detailed Milestone Timeline
Continual socialization and alignment. Drives deliverables
Business Processes
Process and Systems Inventory, “As-Is” documentation of each
Ensures understanding of Current state, clarity between stakeholders, documented interdependencies
Fit/Gap Assessment
Key success criteria, Vendor fit/gap review and long-term viability, Decision Matrix
Drives consensus, team learning, showcase what “could be”
Project Stakeholders
Internal and External, Roles, Expectations, estimated Effort
Enables quality progress through adequate resourcing
Change Management
Identification of the change, stakeholder analysis, strategy and execution plan
Manage change blockers, lessen the change curve, faster time to value
Reporting/Analytics Strategy
Approach to deliver information, including Tools and Process
Effective analytics and reporting drives business efficiency, provides key insights and actions
Data Governance
Assessment of current data maturity, data migration and management
Enriched data meets new ERP requirements, drives accuracy
Project Go-Live and Stabilization
3rd Party Management
Inventory of 3rd parties (Vendors, customers, suppliers, etc.)
Stratification of 1. Critical path, 2. Partner testing, 3. Inform only
Infrastructure Readiness
Assess ERP Project needs, Bandwidth, connectivity and performance
Eliminate and/or manage all ERP Infrastructure constraints
Cyber Security
Include Cyber references and positioning for improved control
Ensures Cyber is wired to program including Audit, Controls, patching, security roles and updates
Reporting/Analytics Strategy
Approach to deliver information, including Tools and Process
Effective analytics and reporting drives business efficiency, provides key insights and actions
Data Governance
Assessment of current data maturity, data migration and management
Enriched data meets new ERP requirements, drives accuracy
Cutover and Hypercare
The execution of a rigorous cutover plan ensures a smooth technical transition and immediate operational readiness during the go-live phase.
Intensive post-launch monitoring and rapid-response troubleshooting provide environment stabilization to ensure long-term success.
Project Enablement & Controls
Vendor/Partner References
Documents industry references, risks, cost considerations, and resourcing needs to support due diligence and solution fit.
Project Budget
Develops and manages a detailed capital and expense budget with ongoing control and updates.
Change Management
Identifies change impacts, performs stakeholder analysis, and defines strategy and execution plans to reduce resistance and accelerate adoption.
Infrastructure Readiness
Assesses bandwidth, connectivity, and performance to eliminate or manage infrastructure constraints.
Cyber Security
Ensures cybersecurity is integrated into the ERP program, including audit, controls, patching, roles, and updates.
Fit/Gap Assessment
Evaluates vendor fit, gaps, long-term viability, and success criteria using structured decision matrices to drive alignment.
Flexible Engagement,
Real Partnership
Cabri Group’s ERP Partnership Services are designed to adapt to the client—not the other way around. Engagements are flexible, menu-based, and structured to complement existing teams while providing leadership where it matters most.
Next Steps
The ERP Partnership process continues with:
1. Updating deliverables based on discussion and feedback
2. Determining priorities, timing, and ownership
3. Defining next steps and how Cabri Group can help ensure ERP program success
Start Your ERP Partnership
If your organization is planning, executing, or recovering an ERP initiative, Cabri Group is ready to partner with you as a trusted advocate and leader.