Retail training solutions
Your end users deserve job-specific training solutions which will help them achieve the maximum benefit from the new system.
A bespoke programme developed using your specific build and business processes, delivered by us or you.
Flexibility to cherry pick which training modules are developed in-house and which to outsource.
A confident, competent workforce, ready for go-live, maximising the return on investment.
Time for your project team to focus its attention elsewhere during the busy pre-go-live period.
Training for stores staff is ideally delivered in the store. Depending on the number of stores, Optimum would recommend training internal resources so as to cascade the training and keep the training programme inhouse.
Alternatively, a mock-up of a store(s) could be used to deliver role-based training simulating real-life customer interactions/transactions.
Considerations should be given to shift patterns for some user groups. Training for operatives is better received in the workplace rather than a classroom setting. Short modules on tasks such as goods in, transfers, stock counting, pick-pack-dispatch, and so on could be included with coloured quick cards (cheat sheets) on each of the processes.
Team leaders and mangers could benefit from classroom training depending on their level of system usage.
Although part of the same workstream, the roles and ERP tasks carried out by these user groups are different but intrinsically linked.
It is important that each user group is trained to understand all roles within the Merch & Buy workstream.
It is key that the training programme for both sales and marketing is interlinked. Sales need to understand the offering across all channels as well as understand how the Customer Service team will service their customers.
Training for these audiences will be varied, possibly involving short presentations for field-based sales teams and hands-on classroom session for users of the core functionality such as the Marketing team.
Timing for the training of a Customer Services team is paramount as they need to be proficient from day one as well as carrying out their BAU role. This can be done in a blended way, providing them with real customer scenarios, therefore simulating what they will be expected to do from go live.
Training should consist of walkthroughs using your customers, products and inhouse processes.
Training for these audiences should involve hands-on classroom consolidation activities which are business aligned. If the finance team is small, their involvement in UAT could mean only reference material is required.
Timing for the training of finance users is paramount and cannot disrupt their end of month/quarter commitments.
We design bespoke training programmes which meet the diverse needs of the different user groups. This means having a variety of supporting materials and delivery methods which engage end users with timely, relevant content so they retain the information.
“As a project manager I would absolutely recommend Optimum as a training partner. They have fully-trained professionals who do commit and ultimately, go the extra mile.”
Rob Green Project manager
“It didn’t matter what we asked, we got clear answers and solutions very fast. Optimum’s team is extremely skilled and the lead consultant’s contribution and dedication to the project was outstanding.”
Mikkel Lysgaard Manufacturing AX project manager
“We have received some exceptionally positive comments from end users about how well the training has been delivered and look forward to continuing to work closely with Optimum throughout the rollout.”
Lewis Fox Project manager – retail operations
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