Pothera ERP · Implementation
Pothera ERP Implementation Methodology: Five Stages, One Team
Bsquare implements Pothera ERP with its own team in five stages — discover and design, configure, migrate and test, train, and go live — each closed by a sign-off from your project owner. A typical implementation takes 8–12 weeks, and the same team supports you after go-live, so nothing is lost in a handover.
Who it is for: Pothera ERP implementation is designed for Indian manufacturers and traders with roughly ₹10–500 crore annual turnover that want one accountable team from design to support and can name a project owner. Not the right fit: It is not a self-implementation programme.
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Pothera ERP Implementation Methodology: Five Stages,
One Team — at a glance
| Who implements | Bsquare’s own consultants — not a third-party partner |
|---|---|
| Typical duration | 8–12 weeks; longer for several plants, heavy customisation or complex data |
| Stages | Discover and design · Configure · Migrate and test · Train · Go live and stabilise |
| Control points | A written sign-off at the end of every stage |
| Data migration | From Tally, Excel or a legacy ERP |
| After go-live | The same team provides technical support and annual maintenance |
Bsquare’s take
“Most ERP failures happen in the handover — from the people who sold the software to the people who must make it work. We removed the handover. The team that maps your process is the team that answers your call after go-live.”
The five stages
- Discover and designProcess walkthroughs in each department and plant; agreed scope, reports and print formats. Sign-off: design document.
- ConfigureMasters, BOMs, routings, approvals, GST and e-invoicing set up in Pothera ERP. Sign-off: configuration walkthrough.
- Migrate and testOpening balances, stock and open transactions migrated from Tally, Excel or a legacy system; real scenarios tested end to end. Sign-off: test results.
- TrainRole-wise training for stores, production, sales, accounts and HR on your own data. Sign-off: user readiness.
- Go live and stabiliseCut-over, close support through the first cycles and month-end, then handover to support. Sign-off: go-live acceptance.
Who does what
| Activity | Bsquare | Your team |
|---|---|---|
| Process mapping and design | Leads workshops, writes the design | Explains processes, signs off |
| Configuration | Configures Pothera ERP | Reviews and confirms |
| Master data | Provides templates, loads data | Cleans and approves masters |
| Testing | Prepares scenarios, fixes issues | Tests real transactions |
| Training | Trains key users by role | Key users train their teams |
| Go-live | Cut-over and close support | Decides go-live date, runs operations |
| After go-live | Technical support and AMC | Raises issues, requests changes |
What we need from you
- A project owner: One person with authority to decide and sign off.
- Key users: One per department who can test and train others.
- Clean masters: Items, BOMs, customers, suppliers and ledgers — we provide templates.
- Time: A few hours a week from key users during testing and training.
Is this the right approach for you?
A strong fit if you…
- You want one accountable team from design to support
- You can name a project owner and key users
- You want to go live in about 8–12 weeks
Probably not the right fit if you…
- You want to self-implement from documentation
- You need several unrelated systems integrated before any go-live
In our clients’ words
“It was a tough call but this all could have been possible only because of strong support from Bsquare team lead by Mr Aji George.”
“Today I can recommend Bsquare to all as a true partner who can provide not just a software but complete solution to your challenges.”
“Earlier we were using multiple applications to manage our business, now we have been able to manage our business operations quite seamlessly with Bsquare software as service ERP solution.”
Frequently asked questions
How does Bsquare implement Pothera ERP?
In five stages — discover and design, configure, migrate and test, train, and go live and stabilise — each closed by a written sign-off from your project owner, by Bsquare’s own team.
How long does Pothera ERP implementation take?
Typically 8–12 weeks, implemented by Bsquare's own team. The timeline varies with the number of plants and modules, the amount of customisation and the data to be migrated.
What are the steps for a successful ERP implementation?
Agree scope and design, configure the system, clean and migrate data, test real scenarios, train users by role, go live at a clean cut-over date, and stabilise with close support through the first month-end.
What are the stages of ERP implementation?
Most methodologies use five to seven stages. Bsquare uses five: discover and design, configure, migrate and test, train, and go live and stabilise.
Can you migrate our data from Tally?
Yes. Masters, opening balances, stock and open transactions are migrated from Tally, Excel or a legacy ERP during the migrate-and-test stage.
What are the common challenges of implementing ERP?
No empowered project owner, poor master data, scope that keeps growing, late training, and gaps between the company that sold the ERP and the people who support it.
Who supports us after go-live?
The same Bsquare team that implemented Pothera ERP provides technical support and annual maintenance.
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