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You need to create a project plan. Where do you start? How do you ensure the plan includes all the necessary tasks?  \n􀂄 Solution: Successful projects follow a structured, phased approach. SAP’s Accelerated Implementation Program (AIP) provides a proven methodology for an SAP Business One implementation. It is based on the practical experiences of SAP and many implementation partners. Within this methodology, you will find project plans, as well as tools and documents to help you be successful.  \nThe first part of this topic examines the AIP methodology.  \n􀂄 As an implementation consultant, you are usually engaged at the end of the sales cycle, after the partner sales team signs a contract with SAP.  \n􀂄 The partner sales team purchases the required SAP Business One user licenses on behalf of the customer.  \n􀂄 Thus, from a contractual standpoint, there is no direct relationship between SAP and the end customer.  \n􀂄 The partner is responsible for implementation and support of the customer. SAP is responsible for defects in the SAP Business One software.  \n􀂄 What strategies can you use to be successful in an implementation project?  \n􀂄 Take a few moments to review the list and identify one or more strategies that you would use to increase your chances of success.  \n􀂄 Would you:  \n􀂄 Leverage SAP’s experience?  \n􀂄 Leverage the expertize of other partners?  \n􀂄 Use a detailed project plan to ensure all necessary tasks are completed?  \n􀂄 Set and manage the customer expectations?  \n􀂄 Thoroughly understand the requirements and scope of the project?  \n􀂄 Have a change management process?  \n􀂄 Involve the customer in major project decisions?  \n􀂄 Assess and mitigate risk continually during the project?  \n􀂄 Successful implementation partners follow a structured or phased process for implementation.  \n􀂄 The SAP Accelerated Implementation Program (AIP) is specifically designed for SAP Business One implementations.  \n􀂄 The AIP methodology divides an implementation into five phases. 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