Our Methodology

How We Work With You

We help you answer the critical questions:

• Do you know what the solution will be?
• Do you have the resources and expertise to implement the required solution?
• What impact will the transition process have on your operations and your people?
• Do you have the right people to make the solution operational?

At GSC Consulting we use a six stage project methodology; Plan, Design, Build, Test, Implement and Audit. We find that this simple, structured approach works well within our clients and is generally accepted on all improvement projects. A brief summary of the steps involved are shown below:

Plan

• Feasibility Study
• Requirements Analysis and Definition Risk
• Cost and Benefit Analysis
• Deliverable Identification
• Project Resource and Communication Plan

Design

• Current and Future Process Mapping
• Gap Identification and Resolution
• Functional and Technical Specification
• Data Relationship Model
• Business Rule Identification

Build

• Installation Setup
• Construct/Modify Coding
• Unit Test
• Document Results
• Report Requirements

Test

• System, Unit, User Acceptance, Performance, Functional End to End Testing
• Document Results
• Batch and Scheduler Timetables
• Recovery Procedures

Implement

• Task Plan
• User Training
• Operating Procedures
• Pilot Project
• Go-Live Decision Criteria
• Data Collection, Conversion and Migration
• Stabilisation, Monitor and Tune
• Roll Out Planning