Sure Step Methodology in Agile Environment: Delivering More ERP Value in Less Time

Microsoft has developed the Sure Step and promoted it among partners as a standard implementation methodology. It is focused on delivering clear value to the customers, but in its core it's a ‘waterfall’ methodology. ERP investments on average reach the break-even point only after 30 months, while in the times of economic turmoil customers are looking for faster ROI. This presentation explores the benefits and risks of the waterfall and agile approaches, and how Sure Step can be put to work in a more agile environment to deliver more value in considerably shorter implementation time frames.