Everyone knows how critical it is to get the Requirements phase of any project “right”.  However, all too often, projects start before thought has been put into the project's purpose, its desired results, and how its sucess will ultimately be measured.

Studies have shown that as many as 4 out of 5 software development projects go over time, over budget or don't deliver expected results (The Chaos Report, 1994 Standish Group). With such long odds, it pays to put in the effort upfront to minimise the risk of failure. The question is, how do we achieve this?

At InSource Solutions, our ATC Consulting group utilizes an “InAble” Methodology that helps ensure you get started on the right track.

A “typical” Requirements engagement includes a 2-Day exploration of the knowledge necessary for a success.

Day One:
Project champion and one or two key participants provide an informal familiarization with the production processes and the desired results for the project

Day Two:
Kickoff meeting sets the purpose for the project and expectations for what will happen and participation in the Requirements Analysis activities

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Our consultative approach uses an intense structured process to identify a customer’s opportunities to increase business value. This is appropriate for customers who know they have a need for implementation of a manufacturing information project, but are not sure where to begin or how to move forward.

Define the Problem

• Summary of needs analysis
• Gap analysis

Define the Solution

• Technical architecture
• A prioritized, time-phased deployment plan
• Action plan
• Cost analysis

Our qualified strategists are accountable to the end-user customer and are focused on ensuring your project is both well-defined and managed from beginning to end. This type of service is perfect for customers who have limited staff and need to quickly implement an information management project in their manufacturing operations.

Areas of emphasis include:

• Scope definition
• Project scheduling and management
• Resource management
• Risk management
• Issue management
• Change control

InSource Solutions maintains a staff of technical experts who can bring specialized skills to any phase of a project.

Our staff includes:

• Product consultants who know software technologies and how they fit into a manufacturing environment.
• Technology consultants who are familiar with the latest tools in the marketplace, such as databases, specific programming languages and network technologies, and configurations.
• Domain consultants who are well-versed and experienced in specific industries, such as FDA regulations for pharmaceutical manufacturers, DOT for pipeline communities and OSHA for chemical industry communities.

ReadytoGo Services
 

Wonderware has assembled an excellent suite of products to meet all the needs of your manufacturing processes. However, even the greatest of software applications are of little value to the client if they are not applied properly…they become shelfware. While the Wonderware products are designed for ease of use, many of the hardware and software products on which they must depend are not. To ensure that our clients achieve immediate success and value from Wonderware products ATC Consulting has designed and make available a series service packages referred to as a "ReadyToGo".ReadyToGo Services offer:

• A fixed price

• Guaranteed installtion and configuration

• Value added content delivered as time permits

Installation and configuration are the foundation for success and every architecture is slightly different. Over the years we have installed and configured thousands of systems for as many customers. Take advantage of our broad experience and get your system operational as soon as possible so you can focus on applying it to your needs. InSource’s Technical Support team is who you will come to in time of need so why not leverage our experience to:

• Reduce the time it takes to get your system running by insuring it’s done right the first time 

• Avoid false starts and reduce the potential for costly errors 

• Streamline the learning and implementation process

For a fixed price we will mentor you staff and together:

Do the prep work

• Insure your hardware is correct and ready

• Verify your network will support your needs

Install and configure the software

• Complete installation verified to operate on your network environment

• Configured as you will use it, including basic user and security requirements

Align it to your needs.  We will guide you in:

• Setting up applications that get you working right away

• Configuring the tools and out of the box reports the way you will use them

Close the loop - Once it’s in and running we’ll set you on a course to really take advantage of what your software investment can do for you by:

• Ensuring you know how to take advantage of our Technical Support resources

• Showing you how to fully explore the use of your software so you can take it to the next level on your own or,

• Aligning you with services options if you have specific applications you want to explore through

• Mentored services for those that have the internal resources to execute projects 

• Engaging a certified System Integrator to help you build the complete solution