Request a Scalable Pilot Project of IFS Ultimo
Progressively adopt the IFS Ultimo solution without license costs during the trial period.
The decision to adopt a new solution, however tentative it may seem, is one of the most important for companies. After all, it always costs more to see the real benefits before they materialize, and sometimes the return on investment that will be obtained is not known either. Hence the existence of pilot projects, a middle ground option offered by IFS Ultimo.
What Do IFS Ultimo Pilot Projects Consist of?
It consists of knowing in advance the feasibility of a solution, as well as the implementation time it will require and the costs involved. What has traditionally been treated as the feasibility study. To this end, IFS Ultimo allows a progressive adoption process of the solution, which gives customers the confidence to test for themselves that it fits their needs.
First Steps to Implement a Pilot Project
It must be taken into account that this type of project is a test phase, so it does not incorporate all the functionalities of the solution. For this reason, before launching it, it is important to define which needs are essential to be covered by the software for it to be considered a success.
In addition to the base, the pilots limit the users who will access this project, so you must establish which profiles you are interested in testing the solution. They will also be the ones who, after a few months, will assess whether to move forward or not.
The agreed trial period ends. What now?
Once the pilot project is finished, it is time to evaluate it. The people who have been testing it should meet and put on the table the before and after of implementing IFS Ultimo. What differential advantages have been obtained since the use of this solution? What changes are seen at first glance in the workplace and in internal processes since the software is in place? What possibilities does the SaaS generate that did not exist before?
If the result is positive, the company can proceed to extend the solution to the rest of its facilities and to a larger number of users, and start enjoying all its benefits.
Advantages of Pilot Projects
Going back to the beginning, it is said that they are a low-risk alternative when there are still doubts about whether to incorporate (or not) a solution. But why?
- You pay for the implementation services, and that’s it. The trial period avoids the cost of licenses. These start to be paid once the solution is adopted as definitive and without retroactive effect. If you add some functionalities, they are also paid for afterwards.
- Also, if you decide to stay with IFS Ultimo, you can take the implementation carried out for the pilot project as a reference and develop it in the rest of the locations you need, taking advantage of the configuration of that first deployment.
En 2022, se llevó a cabo un proyecto piloto en una de las plantas de una multinacional líder en la producción de envases para alimentación, que resultó todo un éxito. Posteriormente, se realizó el despliegue del software en las seis restantes. Hoy en día, la solución ya da servicio a más de 350 usuarios.
It is important to emphasize that before incorporating an IFS Ultimo pilot project, it is necessary to study the feasibility of this decision, which will depend on the short- and long-term objectives of each company, among other variables. Contact an expert to assess the possibility in your particular case.
