What happens if the scope changes during the project?

It's normal. But we manage it with formal change control: we assess impact on timeline, budget, and architecture. If the new need delivers real value, it's added to the roadmap. If not, it's parked.

How long does a typical implementation project take?

An implementation of 3-5 modules with well-defined processes: 3-6 months. Complex projects with multiple areas, heavy migrations, and integrations: 6-12 months. What matters is doing it right, not doing it fast.

What does 'standard first' mean in practice?

It means that before developing any customization, we evaluate whether the process can be solved with standard configuration. 80% of customizations initially requested by clients aren't necessary when workflows are properly redesigned.

Do I need an executive sponsor for the project?

Yes, it's essential. A project without a clear sponsor suffers 2x to 5x delays. The sponsor doesn't need to attend every meeting, but they do need authority to unblock, prioritize, and make binding decisions.

What if my team resists change?

It's one of the most common situations. We manage it with visible quick wins from week 3, role-specific training, key users as internal ambassadors, and intensive post Go-Live support.

What level of commitment does my team need?

The sponsor needs 2-4 hours per week. Key users need 4-8 hours per week during the active project phase. The rest of the team will participate in punctual validation and training sessions.

How do you prevent the project from going over budget?

With real governance: signed scope before configuration, change control with impact assessment, prioritization by business value, and transparent weekly reporting.

Is the methodology the same for all projects?

The structure is the same, but intensity and depth adapt to each project's size and complexity. A 3-module project doesn't need the same governance as a 12-module one. What we never change is the criteria.

What tools do you use to manage the project?

We use project management tools with visible backlog, prioritization, sprint tracking, and reporting. The client has full access and can see the project status in real time.

Can you work with distributed or remote teams?

Yes. We work with companies across Spain and international projects. Work sessions can be in-person or remote depending on the project phase.

What happens after Go-Live?

We don't disappear. We offer intensive support for 2-4 weeks, an evolution roadmap, quarterly continuous improvement committee, and maintenance packages. Go-Live is the beginning of the consolidation phase.

Proven methodology

How we prevent an ERP project from ending in cost overruns, rejection, or operational chaos

An ERP fails when three things combine: shifting scope, slow decisions, and poor adoption. Databay's methodology exists to prevent exactly that.

>50%

of ERP implementations fail due to lack of methodology

2–5x

more delays in projects without a clear executive sponsor

80%

of requested customizations aren't necessary when workflows are redesigned

70%

of success depends on people, not technology

Step-by-step process

The 6 phases of a successful implementation

Click on each phase to see activities, deliverables, risks, and the closing milestone. Each phase links to the methodological principle that supports it.

Fase 1

Discovery & Consultoría

2–3 semanas

Fase 2

Diseño Funcional

2–4 semanas

Fase 3

Configuración & Desarrollo

4–8 semanas

Fase 4

Migración de Datos

2–4 semanas

Fase 5

Formación & UAT

2–3 semanas

Fase 6

Go-Live & Acompañamiento

2–4 semanas post

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Principles

The pillars that protect your project

Clear scope from day 1

Not everything should go into phase 1. Prioritizing means protecting the project. We define a realistic backlog with a Must/Should/Could logic to manage scope and prevent every meeting from opening ten new requirements.

Prioritized backlog and signed scope before configuration.

A SPoC with authority and time

When too many people decide, nobody decides. We need a figure with real capacity to unblock, validate, and prioritize. This role is key to keeping the project moving.

Single point of contact with real decision-making power.

Standard first

A well-used standard is worth more than unnecessary customization. First we understand what Odoo covers. Then we evaluate whether what's missing is worth developing. This reduces technical debt, maintenance costs, and eases future upgrades.

We only customize when it delivers demonstrable value.

Short cycles and continuous validation

We don't wait until the end to show the system. We work with iterative deliveries in 2-3 week sprints so business can see, understand, and validate continuously. Quick wins from week 3.

2-3 week sprints with business validation.

Early training and adoption

Adoption isn't improvised a week before launch. It's built from the start with trained key users, accessible documentation, and validations using the client's real workflows.

Key users trained from Sprint 1.

Real governance

Clear cadence, binding decisions, controlled changes. Weekly committee with PL and SPoC, bi-weekly steering committee, sign-off per cycle, and always-visible backlog.

Formal change control and weekly reporting.

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Governance that protects the project

Clear cadence, binding decisions, controlled changes. That's how pace is maintained without breaking budget or timeline.

Weekly

Progress tracking, blockers, pending decisions

PL + SPoC

Bi-weekly

Steering Committee: milestones, scope changes, escalations

PL + Director + Sponsor

Per cycle

Deliverable sign-off, configuration validation

SPoC + Key Users

Always

Visible, prioritized, and updated backlog

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How we prevent an ERP project from ending in cost overruns, rejection, or operational chaos

The 6 phases of a successful implementation

Discovery & Consultoría

Diseño Funcional

Configuración & Desarrollo

Migración de Datos

Formación & UAT

Go-Live & Acompañamiento

Discovery & Consultoría

Diseño Funcional

Configuración & Desarrollo

Migración de Datos

Formación & UAT

Go-Live & Acompañamiento

The pillars that protect your project

Clear scope from day 1

Rule → Example → Anti-pattern

A SPoC with authority and time

Rule → Example → Anti-pattern

Standard first

Rule → Example → Anti-pattern

Short cycles and continuous validation

Rule → Example → Anti-pattern

Early training and adoption

Rule → Example → Anti-pattern

Real governance

Rule → Example → Anti-pattern

Governance that protects the project

Frequently asked questions

What happens if the scope changes during the project?

How long does a typical implementation project take?

What does 'standard first' mean in practice?

Do I need an executive sponsor for the project?

What if my team resists change?

What level of commitment does my team need?

How do you prevent the project from going over budget?

Is the methodology the same for all projects?

What tools do you use to manage the project?

Can you work with distributed or remote teams?

What happens after Go-Live?

Have questions about your implementation?

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