Cutover management
Cutover is the most critical moment of an ERP transformation. We plan and run it hour by hour, with rehearsals and a clear go/no-go, so daily operations keep running.
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Realistic cutover planning on a European SAP S/4HANA programme
Saint-Gobain
35% fewer deviations
From the global template after resetting ERP governance
Aertssen Group
5 phases, no big bang
From Navision to a future-proof landscape, in phased waves
Nature's Pride
Most cutover problems are planning problems.
The cutover plan is a list of tasks without timings, owners or dependencies.
The first time the steps are run end to end is during go-live itself.
Nobody has agreed in advance what 'ready' means, so the decision becomes political.
On SAP and Microsoft Dynamics programmes, greenfield or brownfield, on-site or remote.
Cutover approach, downtime window and business continuity.
Hour-by-hour plan, proven in dress rehearsals.
Criteria checked against facts from testing and data.
Intensive support until operations are stable.
We represent your business during the transformation. We combine business and technical knowledge, so we can challenge your integrator on what is actually necessary.
Go-live as a rehearsed, controlled event.
An hour-by-hour runbook with owners, timings and dependencies.
Dress rehearsals until the timings are proven.
Go/no-go criteria agreed upfront, so the decision is based on facts.
Command centre during cutover, then hypercare and aftercare.
Three ways to engage, depending on where your programme stands.
An Optinus programme, project or workstream manager joins your organisation for the duration of the programme.
Best for: Programmes that need senior leadership on the business side.
We take ownership of a defined workstream, such as data migration, testing or cutover, with clear deliverables.
Best for: Specialist workstreams that need full focus.
A short, fixed-scope review of your programme or your readiness, with clear findings and recommendations.
Best for: An independent view before you make the next decision.
Saint-GobainManufacturing & construction
Saint-Gobain harmonised and standardised its European processes on SAP S/4HANA. As independent cutover lead, Optinus aligned the teams, challenged every deviation and created one clear narrative for go-live.
“Everyone wants standard, until it gets personal.”
Saint-Gobain programme reflection
Nature's PrideAgriculture & fresh produce
Nature's Pride outgrew Navision. Optinus designed and leads the HORIZON programme in five phases, with a 360-degree view on people, process, data and technology: standardise first, flexible only where Nature's Pride is unique.
“Our flexibility is our strength. HORIZON makes it organised instead of person-dependent.”
Nature's Pride leadership team
Aertssen GroupLogistics & infrastructure
Aertssen started an ERP modernisation to connect finance, HR and operations. An Optinus senior project manager restructured decision-making, introduced a business case for every deviation and moved the focus from silos to end-to-end processes.
Bas Kavsek is a highly skilled project manager with a strong background in supply chain, testing and cutover. Brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the table at optinus, complementing the team’s capabilities and further enhancing the company’s offerings.
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Michael Ambroz is a dynamic and driven project manager, leading the way at optinus. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, he has successfully overseen the rollout of numerous implementations across the globe.
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Dave Beck is a guru in ERP solutions and his strategic vision allows him to deliver tailored solutions that address complex business needs effectively. His contributions are vital in driving successful ERP transformations and offering high-quality consulting services at optinus.
LinkedInMonths before go-live. A good cutover plan shapes the data migration and test plans, not the other way around.
We run the cutover on behalf of your business, so the go/no-go is based on facts and not on the integrator's schedule. That is exactly the role we played at Saint-Gobain.
Yes. Hypercare and aftercare are part of our approach.
Tell us where your ERP programme stands. You get an honest, independent view on the risks and next steps.
Michael AmbrozYour contact at OptinusPlanning an ERP change? Talk it through with Michael in a 30-minute call.
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