Chapter 11. Testing and Training
Quality, budget, and scope are the fundamental constraints on every ERP project. Most of the time, when the scope is increased and the budget stays the same, the quality gets compromised on. One of the biggest mistakes that people end up making is that they reduce the testing and training budget when there is budget pressure.
In many post-release, postmortem meetings, you would hear, If I was to do this again, I would spend a hundred thousand dollars more on testing. You have the opportunity to do it right and not regret it later.
In this chapter, we will cover the following for testing:
- Importance of testing
- Types of testing
- Automated testing strategies
- Test planning guidelines and recommendations
Similar to testing, training is another key aspect for the successful implementation of an ERP system. Ensuring that the users are comfortable with the new platform and understanding the new business processes and their role in the organization is essential for attaining...