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Choosing an Implementation Partner for your Next NetSuite Project\u00a0 <\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

By Matt Posey, NetSuite Practice Director<\/em><\/p>\n

The COVID-19 pandemic made companies pause and take stock of their path forward: How they could keep employees safe, how to adjust to changing customer expectations, and whether to scale back or march boldly forward.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re seeing many companies continue on with technology infrastructure projects; solutions like NetSuite unite disparate financial, inventory, and other systems under one roof and can deliver huge benefits when it comes to efficiency and profitability.<\/p>\n

The Alliance Partner you choose for a NetSuite project\u2019s implementation and integration is essential to the project\u2019s success. The Partner\u2019s skillset and company culture should be evaluated with as much care as you put into selecting the NetSuite technology in the first place. Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a NetSuite partner.<\/p>\n

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Understand what a NetSuite Alliance Partner Provides<\/strong><\/p>\n

A NetSuite Alliance Partner provides consulting, implementation and integration expertise that ensures you get the most out of the NetSuite software. The Partner will manage a project from start to finish, as project advisor through project delivery.<\/p>\n

Project advisor:<\/em> A good NetSuite Alliance Partner knows your industry, understands customer expectations and regulations, and how NetSuite can best meet your needs.<\/p>\n

Project delivery:<\/em> The overall management and execution of your project is the project delivery aspect, which can also include managing contractors and subcontractors. Remote delivery of a project<\/a> is especially efficient.<\/p>\n

Involve the IT Person or Team <\/strong><\/p>\n

IT is a strategic part of the business, although some still view them as mainly a cost center. If you have an IT person or team, it\u2019s important to involve them in any NetSuite project from the beginning<\/a>. IT can prepare your organization before<\/em> the project kicks off with a Partner; for example, by ensuring your technology infrastructure is prepped and by helping others understand the impact of the new NetSuite solution. This sort of pre-project work can ultimately save you time and budget.<\/p>\n

Ask the Right Questions of your Partner<\/strong><\/p>\n

The process, expertise and services of NetSuite Alliance Partners will vary, so consider these questions to get a better sense of what the Partner can bring to the project.<\/p>\n