In addition, testing may be required after a configuration change or any custom development which is integrated to M3\/CloudSuite. <\/p>\n
During any one of these stages, an organization can face one or more of the following challenges:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Unavailability of key users for testing<\/li>\n
- Risk to business continuity due to gaps in testing<\/li>\n
- Time and cost required for testing repetitive scenarios<\/li>\n
- Maintaining test coverage and consistency<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
A solid Infor M3\/CloudSuite testing strategy should foresee these challenges and must be equipped with skills and tools to respond to them effectively. <\/p>\n
Shift-left or shift-right?<\/b><\/h4>\n
When testing M3\/CloudSuite, adopting a shift-left approach can yield significant benefits, eliminating the pitfalls of the traditional shift-right approach.
In shift-right testing, testing occurs at the end of the ERP implementation life cycle, which is the far right of a typical implementation process.
In shift-left testing, testers do not wait until the end of the ERP implementation life cycle. Instead, testing occurs at each step of the life cycle. Shift-left testing practices can be successfully applied to ERP testing.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fortude.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/TaaS-Blog-02.jpg\")
<\/p>\nDue to the time advantage in shift-left testing, testers have the freedom to develop optimal test plan and test design specifications, analyze requirements, identify correct data combinations, and to validate business flows, including end-to-end integrations. The shift-left approach significantly reduces the possibility of showstopping errors from occurring at the ERP go-live and ensures functional and technical accuracy, the first time.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n\n
Testing Center of Excellence (TCoE)<\/b><\/h4>\n
Fortude executes its unique Infor M3\/CloudSuite testing strategy through a Testing Center of Excellence (TCoE). A TCoE brings together strategy, resources, testing methodologies, best practices, automation, and tools as a centralized service. The TCoE measures the quality of every phase of the Infor M3\/CloudSuite implementation through industry-known test metrics such as Requirement Clarity Index, Defect Removal Efficiency (DRE), and Defect Severity Index (DSI). Fortude\u2019s in-house-developed industry-specific test accelerators ensure high quality, reduce time-to-market, and cut costs.<\/p>\n
Fortude can help you to plan your testing end-to-end by selecting the appropriate testing types. Our TCoE is equipped with domain testers, reusable assets, and a range of enablers to be used in both manual and automation testing.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fortude.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/TaaS-Blog-04.jpg\")
<\/p>\nA test automation framework developed by Infor, Infor Testing as a service (TaaS)<\/a> is a unique tool in the Fortude M3\/CloudSuite testing strategy.<\/p>\n
Infor TaaS<\/a> provides a range of benefits:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Cycle Time Reduction:<\/strong> Due to parallel execution and the speed of test execution, TaaS reduces testing effort by nearly 90%.<\/li>\n
- Business Continuity Assurance:<\/strong> Assures quality of production releases with proper test coverage and maintain consistency of the test execution.<\/li>\n
- Cost Reduction (ROI):<\/strong> Reduces cost by reusing automated baseline test scripts and assigning fewer QA resources.<\/li>\n
- 24×7 Test Climate:<\/strong> Facilitate automated test execution according to the client\u2019s schedule and data.<\/li>\n
- Virtual Execution:<\/strong> Scripts can be executed remotely, and results can be checked in a very user-friendly manner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Our methodology has ensured smooth ERP Rollout\/Upgrade experience to our clients with proven results.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When speaking to a potential business partner regarding your M3\/CloudSuite testing, it is reasonable to ask about their testing strategy and their experience circumventing common pitfalls in ERP testing. If you invest in a robust testing strategy, it will reap rewards throughout your M3\/CloudSuite journey.<\/p>\n
Written by Harshana Kuruppu – Head of QA at Fortude<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14410,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":""},"industry":[],"service":[69,68],"class_list":["post-10714","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"blog_render_type":"legacy_acf","sections":[{"section_title":"Introduction","section_content":"
Whether it\u2019s a multi-site rollout or a minor fix, testing your ERP ensures that it works as expected. An error-free ERP implementation adds to the user experiences across the supply chain, and helps increase stakeholder productivity. A buggy, slow ERP can hinder operational efficiency. A carefully-planned ERP testing strategy ensures that the ERP performs optimally from the go-live itself, without hatching unprecedented errors, which not only require costly rework but also affect the smooth functioning of the organization\u2019s operations.<\/p>
In your M3\/CloudSuite journey, testing may be required at any of the following stages:<\/p>
- Implementation<\/li>
- Version upgrade<\/li>
- Strategic or optional product rollouts<\/li>
- Product upgrade<\/li>
- Product fix<\/li><\/ul>In addition, testing may be required after a configuration change or any custom development which is integrated to M3\/CloudSuite.
During any one of these stages, an organization can face one or more of the following challenges:<\/p>
- Unavailability of key users for testing<\/li>
- Risk to business continuity due to gaps in testing<\/li>
- Time and cost required for testing repetitive scenarios<\/li>
- Maintaining test coverage and consistency<\/li><\/ol>
A solid Infor M3\/CloudSuite testing strategy should foresee these challenges and must be equipped with skills and tools to respond to them effectively. <\/p>","section_image":"","table_rows":null,"pro-tip":""},{"section_title":"Shift-left or shift-right?","section_content":"
When testing M3\/CloudSuite, adopting a shift-left approach can yield significant benefits, eliminating the pitfalls of the traditional shift-right approach.
In shift-right testing, testing occurs at the end of the ERP implementation life cycle, which is the far right of a typical implementation process.
In shift-left testing, testers do not wait until the end of the ERP implementation life cycle. Instead, testing occurs at each step of the life cycle. Shift-left testing practices can be successfully applied to ERP testing.<\/p>Due to the time advantage in shift-left testing, testers have the freedom to develop optimal test plan and test design specifications, analyze requirements, identify correct data combinations, and to validate business flows, including end-to-end integrations. The shift-left approach significantly reduces the possibility of showstopping errors from occurring at the ERP go-live and ensures functional and technical accuracy, the first time.<\/p>
","section_image":10717,"table_rows":null,"pro-tip":""},{"section_title":"Testing Center of Excellence (TCoE)","section_content":"Fortude executes its unique Infor M3\/CloudSuite testing strategy through a Testing Center of Excellence (TCoE). A TCoE brings together strategy, resources, testing methodologies, best practices, automation, and tools as a centralized service. The TCoE measures the quality of every phase of the Infor M3\/CloudSuite implementation through industry-known test metrics such as Requirement Clarity Index, Defect Removal Efficiency (DRE), and Defect Severity Index (DSI). Fortude\u2019s in-house-developed industry-specific test accelerators ensure high quality, reduce time-to-market, and cut costs.<\/p>
Fortude can help you to plan your testing end-to-end by selecting the appropriate testing types. Our TCoE is equipped with domain testers, reusable assets, and a range of enablers to be used in both manual and automation testing.<\/p>
A test automation framework developed by Infor, Infor Testing as a service (TaaS)<\/a> is a unique tool in the Fortude M3\/CloudSuite testing strategy.<\/p>
- Business Continuity Assurance:<\/strong> Assures quality of production releases with proper test coverage and maintain consistency of the test execution.<\/li>\n
- Cycle Time Reduction:<\/strong> Due to parallel execution and the speed of test execution, TaaS reduces testing effort by nearly 90%.<\/li>\n