The implementation strategy and methodology were determined in coordination with XSoft, the implementation consulting company that was also the local representative of SSA Inc., the vendor of BPCS.
Three implementation stages or subprojects were devised to be introduced sequentially. The initial subproject would comprise the logistics, purchasing and warehousing, and manufacturing and cost control modules. The second subproject included accounting, and the third one was for marketing.
Montero thought the members on the task force should exhibit a range of qualities, most importantly their capacity to manage a project, experience in information systems implementation, knowledge of business processes, and capacity to lead change.