Implementation Process Flows

FIVE PHASE PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAMS COVER PAGEVersion1.2 (May 28, 2004)Phase InitiatedOverviewTool Name0.2 Implementation Process Flow.pptDescriptionThe activities and corresponding tools associated with each phase of the Ag eStandards Trading Company Implementation Process are depicted by a swim lane process diagram. Document TypeReferenceUsageNew User:Users performing the implementation process for the first time will most likely follow all of the phases and activities specified. Experienced User:Experienced uses will review the implementation process and perform thus activities that are incremental to work that has been previously completed.General Guidelines for InterpretationImplementation Process flow is intended to provide an overall process flow without indicators or differentiation between first time or experienced trading companies. Implementation Process flows are organized around "swimlanes" to indicate involvement and accountability in the process. Implementation Process flow does not indicate if a process step or tool is required or optional (information is found in the Phase Completion Checklist). Process step boxes and decision boxes are placed in the "swim lanes" based on accountability for the item. Tools are represented in the Implementation Process Flow where they are likely to be first introduced/utilized (hyperlinks for the tools are provided. Implementation Process flow does not indicate input and output path of the tools or deliverables of the process. Solid-lined process step boxes indicate typical process steps. Asterisk and foot note is used to indicate clarification comments as needed. Bold lines separating swim lanes indicate organizational boundaries between the Primary Company ("internal" swim lanes are your organization); Trading Partner (your customer or supplier company); a Marketplace, Exchange or Hub (MEH) that may be involved.Implementation ProcessInternal SponsorInternal ProgramManagerInternal Content ExpertInternal I/SMarketplace ExchangeHubTrading CompanyTools2PlanPGLTEAIs the TradingCompanyInterested?YesTrading Company ListDiscuss MEHDStatus andCapabilities withMEHD AccountManagerCall the TradingCompany toDiscusseChannelOptionsCoordinateMeeting with theTrading Companyand MEHeChannel SalesProcessHigh-level CriteriaMeetingIs There MutualAgreement toMove Forward?Work with IPM toIdentify PotentialShowstoppers forImplementationKickoff MeetingDevelop Timelineand AllocateAppropriateResourcesNoYesRoles and Contact ListInitial Project Schedule (AEC)Kickoff MeetingAgendaImplementation Initiation FormUpdate TradingCompany ListNoCoordinate forAssessmentPhaseAssessHigh-level CriteriaMeetingKickoff MeetingImplementation ProcessInternal SponsorInternal ProgramManagerInternal Content ExpertInternal I/SMarketplace ExchangeHubTrading CompanyTools3AssessPGLTEAConductAssessmentDiscussionsCapture Gaps/Issues and AssignOwnershipEstimate WorkRequirements(Configure,BuildManualWorkarounds)Negotiate Scheduleand RequirementsAnalyzeAlternativesTechnical Data Exchange FormAssess Gaps/Issues InternallyAssess Gaps/Issues InternallyAssess Gaps/Issues InternallyPlanEnableNegotiate Scheduleand RequirementsAble to MoveForward?YesNoConductInfrastructureAssessmentDiscussion** Process Step Not Fully DevelopedAssess Gaps/Issues InternallyAssess Gaps/Issues InternallyAssess Gaps/Issues InternallyAssess Gaps/Issues InternallyGeneric ERP HandbookBusiness Data Exchange FormImplementation ProcessInternal SponsorInternal ProgramManagerInternal Content ExpertInternal I/SMarketplace ExchangeHubTrading CompanyTools4EnablePGLTEA*Conduct Build ofRequirementsDevelop Training onManualWorkarounds forBusiness UsersConduct Build ofRequirementsConfirm AnyBusiness ProcessChangesNotify All Parties ofEnable CompletionDefine ScopeAssessTestConduct Build ofRequirementsConfigure Back-EndSystemConfigure Back-EndSystemConfigure Back-EndSystemDevelop Training onManualWorkarounds forBusiness UsersDevelop Training onManualWorkarounds forBusiness Users* Actions shown in the Enable phase are to becompleted when necessaryDefine ScopeDefine ScopeDefine ScopeGeneric MapsHello Partner DocumentImplementation ProcessInternal SponsorInternal ProgramManagerInternal Content ExpertInternal I/SMarketplace ExchangeHubTrading CompanyTools5TestPGLTEAApproveConnectivity& Test Prep*Prepare TestEnvironmentExecute InternalIntegration TestTesting ScenariosTest ScriptTemplateExecuteBusinessCapability TestResolve Defectsand IssuesApprove TestResults *Yes* Approval is determined and communicated by Internal I/Supon approval from the Internal Content Expert, theMarketplace, Exchange, or Hub, and the Trading CompanyEnableGo-LiveNoNoCreate TestPlanPrepare TestEnvironmentPrepare TestEnvironmentExecute InternalIntegration TestExecute InternalIntegration TestExecuteConnectivity andSecurity TestYesImplementation ProcessInternal SponsorInternal ProgramManagerInternal Content ExpertInternal I/SMarketplace ExchangeHubTrading CompanyTools6Go-LivePGLTEAIssue FinalGo-LiveConfirmationFinalGo/No GoDecision **Execute Go-LiveActivity InventoryGo Live Meeting:First Transaction &New BusinessPracticesAssign Activity ListResponsibilitiesCreate Go-LiveActivity InventoryIssue FinalGo-LiveConfirmationYesNoGo-Live Activity InventoryTestCommunicateCompletion of allactivities in Go-LiveActivity Inventory**Final decision involves approval fromall involved partiesIssue FinalGo-LiveConfirmation