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What Makes the Accelerator Special
- Works with preconfigured processes and industry best practices
- Supports a faster and more predictable Infor LN implementation
- Helps with the selection of scenarios, options, and solution components
- Lays the groundwork for clearer scope decisions
- Particularly relevant for ERP replacements, cloud transformations, and rollouts
- Ideal for discrete manufacturing companies with high demands for structure and scalability
What is the Infor Implementation Accelerator?
The Infor Implementation Accelerator is an implementation approach for Infor LN that utilizes preconfigured processes, reference models, and a structured solution definition. The goal is to structure implementation projects more quickly, define the scope earlier, and leverage standardization in a more targeted manner.
- Preconfigured business processes as a starting point
- Best-practice guidance for industry-specific workflows
- Structured selection of scenarios, options, and process modules
- Early classification of standard vs. deviation
- Better foundation for target processes, template-based approaches, and rollouts
- The Accelerator is not a substitute for project management.
- It is not a rigid, off-the-shelf solution that is adopted without evaluation.
- Its added value is realized most effectively when companies clearly prioritize requirements and make deliberate use of standardization.
For many companies, that is precisely the advantage: They don't have to start the implementation from scratch, but can build on a structured foundation for processes, scope, and solution architecture.
How the Infor Implementation Accelerator Works
This approach involves a structured analysis of project requirements, scenarios, and options. Based on this analysis, a clear picture emerges of which solution architecture and process map are appropriate for the specific project.
Process level: for example, end-to-end processes such as order-to-cash or plan-to-deliver
Subprocess level: for example, order processing, procurement, or production planning
Functional level: specific technical activities within a process
Program level: The level at which individual programs or transactions become relevant in the system.
What Benefits Does the Accelerator Offer?
More Structure at the Start of the Project
Faster Scope Decisions
Closer to the standard
Greater predictability
A Stronger Foundation for Cloud ProjectsWhen to Use the Infor Implementation Accelerator
This approach is particularly useful when companies want to implement their rollout not only from a technical standpoint, but also in a structured, scalable manner with clear decision-making.
When an existing system reaches its limits—whether functional, organizational, or technological—the Accelerator provides a structured foundation for realignment.
Those who choose Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise benefit from clear standardization decisions and a well-defined vision.
When there are multiple locations, companies, or national organizations, this approach helps define core processes more consistently and makes them usable for future rollouts.
Companies in mechanical engineering, plant engineering, industrial manufacturing, the automotive sector, or high-tech fields must strike the right balance between standardization and specific requirements. This is precisely where a structured approach proves valuable.
Particularly relevant for discrete manufacturing
In discrete manufacturing, it is not enough to simply adopt standard processes. The key is striking the right balance between standardization, flexibility, and process realities.
Typical Requirements
- Wide variety of variants
- Complex bills of materials and work plans
- Project-based manufacturing and procurement
- Close integration of sales, purchasing, planning, and manufacturing
- Cross-site processes
- Requirements for transparency and traceability
Typical Manufacturing Scenarios
Scenario | Engineer-to-Order | Make-to-Order | Configure-to-Order |
What the Accelerator Does | In the ETO environment, the Accelerator helps define stable core processes and clearly distinguish project-specific requirements from them. | This approach helps align the processes involving orders, planning, procurement, and manufacturing more quickly toward a common goal. | In CTO scenarios, it is particularly important to determine which requirements can be implemented in accordance with standards and where deliberate differentiation remains necessary. |
How an Accelerator Project Works
The Infor Implementation Accelerator does not replace a comprehensive project approach. However, it provides a structured foundation for early solution definition.
At the outset, we determine which processes are needed, which areas are within the scope, and which requirements are business-critical.
Next, an assessment is made to determine which process modules, options, and industry-specific processes align with the target state.
Building on this, a structured overview of core processes, subprocesses, functions, and system mapping is created.
The decision is now being made as to which processes can be adopted as-is and where targeted additions would be appropriate.
With a clear scope and vision, implementation, data migration, testing, roles, and training can be planned much more effectively.
What Determines Success in Practice
For this approach to deliver real added value, it takes more than just preconfigured processes. The quality of implementation is crucial.
Factors for Project Success
- Industry Knowledge
Industry-specific requirements must be properly addressed—especially in discrete manufacturing. - Experienced Project Management
Clear governance, well-defined scope management, and quick decision-making are crucial. - Fit-to-Standard with a Sense of Proportion
Not every deviation from the standard is necessary. At the same time, standardization must not become an end in itself. - Clean Extensions
Where extensions are necessary, they should be implemented in a way that is architecturally clean and manageable over the long term. - Early Coordination Between the Business Unit and IT
In ERP projects in particular, the close integration of processes, the system perspective, and project management is key to success.
FAQ on the Infor Implementation Accelerator
In principle, yes—but not every individual process should be adopted as-is. Especially in the early stages of a project, the accelerator helps distinguish between truly business-critical characteristics and deviations that have developed over time. The added value is greatest when companies are willing to consciously evaluate standardization.
Yes, especially when a template-based approach needs to be established or further developed. Preconfigured processes and structured process models help define global core processes more clearly and manage differences between locations more effectively.
The Accelerator provides a significantly better foundation for “Fit-to-Standard” or “Fit-Gap” workshops. Instead of discussing requirements in a completely open-ended manner, business units and the project team can build on reference processes, scenarios, and defined options. This makes workshops more focused and decisions more robust.
A very important one. While the accelerator helps structure processes and scope earlier on, it does not replace thorough planning of data migration, interfaces, and the target architecture. Especially in legacy system landscapes, these issues are often critical to the project’s success.
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