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How to Get Started
10 Steps to Get There
Although every industry, company, and application have their unique characteristics, these 10 steps outline some of the basic actions you need to take to transform your current operation from where it is to where you want it to be. Remember, if you want to get real results, don't try to fix a broken system; start over from a clean sheet of paper.

  1. Walkthrough of your present system.
  2. Logistics study.
  3. Site visits.
  4. Preliminary system design.
  5. Executive summary and cost justification.
  6. System design and simulation.
  7. Hardware and software purchase.
  8. Management team assignments.
  9. System installation and implementation.
  10. Service and periodic system audits.
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