Minor Enhancement

  • Minimal effort, low risk / high value change to an existing system, generally fitting within existing budget / SOW / Contract
  • Does not require involvement of technology or executive leadership for approval of execution
  • Requires low level of PM and SDLC rigor
  • Example:  LLY Enhancement, Outlet Enterprise Planning Change


Major Enhancement / Systems Change

  • Moderate effort to existing system(s)
  • Requires involvement of technical and functional leadership to evaluate business case to approve demand, budget, timing, scope
  • Requires higher level of PM and SDLC rigor, including change management and training
  • Example:  Pre-packs, PLM PO Management, EDI?


Business Transformation Technology Enablement

  • Significant effort to technology platforms, with the potential for new solution introduction / replacement requiring training, change management across technical and functional resources
  • Requires involvement of technical and executive leadership to evaluate business case to approve demand, budget, timing, scope

  • Requires highest level of PM and SDLC rigor, including change management and training

  • Example:  Personalization, Marketplaces, Chappy Commerce (POS, MAO)


Technology Market Research

  • Identify relevant technology platform and solution options in market to meet current or future company needs
  • Examples:  Curbside, Personal Appt Scheduling, Same-Day Delivery, BOPIS