After having the user acceptance of the new system developed, the implementation phase begins. Implementation is the stage of a project during which theory is turned into practice. During this phase, all the programs of the system are loaded onto the user's computer. After loading the system, training of the users starts. Main topics of such type of training are:
- How to execute the package
- How to enter the data
- How to process the data (processing details)
- How to take out the reports
After the users are trained about the computerised system, manual working has to shift from manual to computerised working. The following two strategies are followed for running the system:
- Parallel run: In such run for a certain defined period, both the systems i.e. computerised and manual are executed in parallel. This strategy is helpful because of the following:
- Manual results can be compared with the results of the computerised system.
- Failure of the computerised system at the early stage, does not affect the working of the organisation, because the manual system continues to work, as it used to do.
- Pilot run: In this type of run, the new system is installed in parts. Some part of the new system is installed first and executed successfully for considerable time period. When the results are found satisfactory then only other parts are implemented. This strategy builds the confidence and the errors are traced easily.
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