In this chapter, you learned how to prepare for release by making sure that all the the prerequisites have been addressed. We discussed how to prepare for Business Contingency Planning (BCP), how you can put together a plan, and mitigate the risks through multiple simulations and multiple reviews. This was followed by tips for execution of the go-live plan and the importance of managing communication.

You are now live and the business has a stable system to use. Going live is an important milestone. Now you have a solid ERP platform in place. It opens up the door for business transformation opportunities through the power of the new modern ERP.