Stabilization Sprint Phase

The key points of the Stabilization Sprint Phase are:

• The main goal is to finalize the project and handover it to customer.

• Project team allocation is limited and focusing only support and bug fixing. Project Acceptance Protocol should be agreed with the customer.

• Pricefx should be paid for idle time in this stage.

Seamless Solution Hand Over to the Customer

The overarching objective of the Cutover Sprint Phase is to bring the Pricefx implementation project to a successful conclusion and seamlessly transition the new solution into the customer's live production environment. This final stage represents the culmination of the collaborative efforts between the Pricefx project team and the customer's stakeholders.

By successfully completing the Cutover Sprint Phase, the project team can finalize all the necessary preparatory work and officially hand over the Pricefx solution to the customer for ongoing use and support. This handover process marks a significant milestone, as it signifies the completion of the implementation journey and the readiness of the Pricefx platform to be fully integrated into the customer's day-to-day business operations.

The meticulous planning and execution of the Cutover Sprint activities, such as production environment validation, data loading, integration activation, and comprehensive smoke testing, all contribute to building the necessary confidence and trust in the solution's stability and functionality.

By addressing each task and requirement during the Cutover Sprint Phase, the project team can confidently hand over the Pricefx solution to the customer, knowing that it is fully prepared to support the customer's ongoing needs. This seamless transition helps to minimize any potential disruptions or risks, setting the stage for a successful and sustainable implementation of the Pricefx platform within the customer's organization.

Allocation Levels of QA and Project Acceptance Protocol

As the Pricefx implementation project enters the Cutover Sprint Phase, the availability and allocation of the project team resources become more limited. During this final stage, the primary focus shifts away from core development activities and towards providing ongoing support and addressing any critical bug fixes or issues that may arise.

With the core solution components already built and deployed into the production environment, the project team's role pivots to ensuring the stability and reliable operation of the Pricefx platform. This involves closely monitoring the system's performance, responding promptly to user queries or concerns, and quickly resolving any technical problems that could disrupt the customer's live business operations.

Recognizing the constrained nature of the project team's involvement during the Cutover Sprint, it becomes essential for the team to work in close collaboration with the customer to establish a clear and mutually agreed-upon Project Acceptance Protocol. This protocol defines the specific criteria, processes, and responsibilities for the customer to formally accept the Pricefx solution and signoff on the successful completion of the implementation project.

The Project Acceptance Protocol serves as a roadmap for the final stage of the implementation, outlining the required verification activities, testing procedures, and success criteria that must be met before the customer can provide their formal acceptance. This document helps to align the expectations of both the project team and the customer, ensuring a smooth and transparent transition to the post-implementation support and maintenance phase.