Chapter Summaries

Below are the chapter summaries of our forthcoming book on OneWorld Implementation. The early chapters will help those who are researching a new business system, while chapters 3-11 discuss specific OneWorld functionality.

 

Chapter 1 - What is OneWorld

Chapter One describes OneWorld in the context of business software and introduces several key concepts for business managers considering OneWorld for their organization. The contents include

  • OneWorld Overview
  • OneWorld Suite vs Best of Breeds
  • Software as a Service
  • Configuration, Customization and Integration
  • Security
  • Total Cost of Ownership

Chapter 2 - OneWorld's Main Functions

In Chapter 2 we start to explain and configure the system's base setups, allowing the Administrator to confidently begin the configuration of your OneWorld account.

  • Navigation Primer
  • Security - Centers and Roles
  • Enable Features and Accounting Preferences
  • Overview of CRM and ERP
  • Chart of Accounts and Item Catalog
  • Accounting, CRM and Employee Lists

Chapter 3 - The OneWorld Implementation

Chapter 3 takes a short step back to examine the OneWorld implementation project and what you need to know and plan for success. The discussion includes:

  • Resource Planning
  • Agile Implementation vs the waterfall
  • Documentation Tools
  • The OneWorld Implementation Project Plan

Chapter 4 - OneWorld Basics

In Chapter 4 we tackle some of the major setups required in a OneWorld implementation and lay the groundwork for the rest of the project. Content includes:

  • Chart of Accounts and Item Catalog
  • Departments, Classes and Locations
  • Naming and Numbering
  • Advanced Taxes
  • Complete the Accounting Preferences

Chapter 5 - Implementing CRM

Chapter 5 starts the deep dive into the implementation of CRM modules for marketing, sales and service. We explain the functionality in detail and add discuss implementation options. Content includes:

  • Implementing Marketing
  • Online Forms and Email Templates
  • Implementing Sales Forms
  • Commissions
  • Implementing Customer Service

Chapter 6 - Implementing ERP Operations

Chapter 6 gets started on the ERP modules. To fulfill or deliver on a customer order we explain the following functions:

  • Fulfilling Product Orders
  • Managing Inventory
  • Assembly, Kitting and Grouping
  • Selling and Billing Services
  • Recognizing Revenue
  • E-commerce

Chapter 7 - OneWorld Financial Management

In Chapter 7 we move on to look at implementing the financial management modules in OneWorld, including the following:

  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Cash Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Month End Close

Chapter 8 - Advanced Configuration

Chapter 8 start to wrap up the first OneWorld prototype. You are now ready to start working on the following to round out your OneWorld account:

  • Custom Fields and Records
  • Custom Forms
  • Custom Roles and Centers
  • Custom Workflows

Chapter 9 - Data Migration

After completing and testing your first prototype you can start looking at data migration while you build out the second prototype. We cover the following topics here:

  • Data Migration in the Project Plan
  • Data Scrubbing
  • Data Migration Tools
  • Internal and External IDs
  • Importing Transaction Records

Chapter 10 - Data Analysis

In the first 9 Chapters we covered data input, but one of the final main steps in the implementation is the analysis of data output. We cover the following content:

  • Lists, Views and Searches
  • Customizing Standard Reports
  • Custom Financial Reports
  • KPIs and KPI Scorecards
  • Dashboard Management

Chapter 11 - Advanced Customization

Chapter 11 takes the final step toward go-live by introducing several topics in the area of advanced customization, including the following:

  • Client and Server Side Scripting
  • Advanced Workflow
  • Web Services
  • Managing Advanced Customization

Appendix

The Appendix covers several topics germane to implementation, including the following:

  • Implementation Tools
  • More on the Agile Method
  • Training
  • Next Steps