Mitchell & Associates is a leader in providing global consulting services for organizations who have selected JD Edwards as their enterprise software solution. We combine 20 years of world wide experience, proven methodologies, tools and expert consultants to assist your organization with its information technology solutions.

By building a consulting practice to specifically address the needs of the J.D. Edwards client we are able to provide excellent recommendations and solutions to each client’s unique requirement based upon years of business and industry-specific knowledge and experience. Although our implementations vary in sizes and scope, complexity and industry, includes EnterpriseOne, OneWorld Xe and World, they all have one thing in common, they were implemented on-time, on-budget, and with a 100% client satisfaction rating.

Whether your project involves the evaluation / selection of new enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, the implementation and customization of a new technology, or simply an upgrade of your current programs, Mitchell & Associates provides you with the depth, breadth and flexibility you need to support your corporate strategies.

UPGRADE YOUR JDE SOLUTION FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS

Concept

The JD Edwards Upgrade Assessment is a comprehensive analysis of the customer's J.D. Edwards environment and user community resulting in specific courses of action for upgrade with recommendations to enhance functionality, boost performance, and improve the user skill base.

Objective

• On-site meeting with the customer's team to review business conditions
• Comprehensive review of J.D. Edwards software applications
• Detailed analysis of the J.D Edwards technical infrastructure
• System management and end-user skill assessments and training paths
• Support structure overview and connections to resources

The investigation focuses on both the effective use of technology, and whether the technology employed is meeting the current and/or future needs of the organization. Several process areas are targeted depending on which JD Edwards modules are in use. Technical implementation issues are also addressed. System software configuration, software limitations, user access, and training issues are used to develop an action plan to close the gap between the current situation and original objectives.

Duration

The typical high-level JD EdwardsUpgrade Assessment can be completed 2-4 week period. two weeks are required at the client site by a senior professional, with two weeks allotted for deliverable preparation. A detailed JD EdwardsUpgrade Assessment typically takes twice as long.

Deliverables

Feedback and Action Planning

Results Documentation and Feedback—based on the above evaluation; a detailed report on findings, conclusions, and recommendations is prepared.

Identify current gap or potential based on findings and original objectives. Mitchell & Associates experience with best practices and JD Edwards is used to suggest the performance gap.

Validate the report findings and recommendations with all personnel to ensure that all documentation is both factual and realistic.

Present the report to management and key personnel and seek agreement on the analysis.

Develop an action plan based upon approved recommendations, costs, and establish a schedule for implementation. A separate engagement proposal is written and signed for services to be provided.