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Independent Pronto Xi advisory

Pronto Xi Consulting & Design

Independent advice on whether Pronto is set up to support where your business is heading, and how to get there.

Overview

Where this service fits

We help Pronto sites make confident, evidence-based decisions about their ERP roadmap. Whether you're evaluating Pronto Xi, planning a reimplementation, or trying to unlock more value from what you already have, we bring 200+ implementations of pattern recognition to the table, with no software or licensing agenda.

What we can do

Our consulting & design capabilities

  • Pronto Xi health-check and maturity assessment
  • Process discovery and future-state design across finance, supply chain, manufacturing and retail
  • Module fit-gap analysis (Xi Analytics, POS, Manufacturing, Rental, Service Connect)
  • ERP roadmap and business case development
  • Vendor-neutral second opinions on quotes, SOWs and proposals

When this applies

Typical situations we're called in for

  • Leadership is considering a Pronto upgrade or re-implementation
  • Business has outgrown its current Pronto configuration
  • M&A activity means consolidating multiple ERPs onto Pronto Xi
  • You need an independent review of a proposed scope before signing

What matters in practice

Detail that helps teams make a better decision

01

Define the target state before locking delivery scope

Consulting work is most valuable when the business knows something needs to change but has not yet agreed what good looks like. We help leadership, finance, operations and IT move from a general sense of friction to a shared view of priorities, process gaps and practical sequencing. That reduces the risk of buying into a large implementation plan before the business case is properly shaped.

  • Clarify whether the issue is process design, configuration, reporting, integration or organisational alignment
  • Separate quick wins from structural changes so the roadmap is realistic, not aspirational
  • Use workshops and evidence review to align decision-makers before budget is committed
02

Use independent advice to de-risk major Pronto decisions

Many clients come to us when they need a second view on a proposal, scope document or delivery approach. An external review helps test assumptions around modules, effort, sequencing and handover, especially when there is pressure to move quickly. The value is not only in identifying what is missing, but in giving stakeholders a stronger basis for deciding what should happen first and what should wait.

  • Review solution scope, assumptions, dependencies and handover expectations
  • Challenge whether the recommended approach matches the maturity of the business
  • Provide a neutral view when internal teams or vendors are pulling in different directions
03

Build a roadmap that can actually be delivered in stages

A good ERP roadmap needs to reflect operational reality. We translate findings into a staged plan with clear priorities, sequencing and ownership so teams can act on it without turning every improvement into a major project. That makes it easier to coordinate implementation, reporting, integration and change management work under one coherent direction.

  • Prioritise work by business impact, readiness and dependency rather than urgency alone
  • Create a path that supports phased delivery across multiple business functions
  • Give sponsors a clearer basis for timing, budget and resource planning

How we deliver

Our delivery approach

01

Discovery

Focused workshops with finance, ops and IT to map current state, pain points and strategic goals.

02

Assessment

We benchmark your Pronto configuration and processes against sector norms and best-practice patterns.

03

Roadmap

You receive a prioritised, costed roadmap with quick wins, medium-term projects and long-term transformation moves.

Outcomes

What better looks like

  • Clear priorities linked to business impact
  • Less rework during later implementation phases
  • Shared understanding across business and technical teams
  • A roadmap that can be delivered in manageable stages

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Start with Consulting & Design when the target state is still unclear, multiple teams have competing priorities, or your current Pronto setup needs to be assessed before committing delivery budget.

Yes. We regularly review existing Pronto Xi environments, identify operational bottlenecks, and recommend practical improvements for process, configuration, reporting, and integration.

Typically a Consulting & Design engagement produces a clearer target state, prioritised recommendations, identified risks and dependencies, and a staged roadmap the business can use to make funding and delivery decisions.

No. It is also useful when an existing Pronto Xi environment has become hard to manage, when reporting and integration work is being added without a clear plan, or when leadership wants an independent view before committing to the next phase.

Need help with Consulting & Design?

Book a free 30-minute discussion and we'll work through the challenge, the likely scope, and the most practical next step.