Stop paying for software you haven’t launched yet. 🛑In this episode of Tech Talks: Evolving Distribution, hosts Corey Hayes and Bill Rosado tackle the "good, the bad, and the ugly" of software implementation. If you’ve ever felt stuck in "implementation limbo"—where the bills are coming in, but the site isn’t live—this episode is for you.Corey and Bill break down the exact 90-day roadmap used by Web Alliance to get distributors online quickly, efficiently, and profitably. They discuss why "Perfection is the enemy of ROI" and how shifting your focus to a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) can change your business trajectory.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The 90-Day Standard: A week-by-week breakdown of the 12-week implementation cycle.Client A vs. Client B: Why focusing on your top 1,500 products (Client B) beats trying to flush out a 50,000 SKU catalog before launching (Client A).The "Done With You" Model: Why collaboration between your team and an implementation coach is the secret sauce for long-term success.Beta vs. Sandbox: The technical reason why a Beta site leads to a smoother transition than a traditional sandbox.The Go-Live Checklist: How 20 years of B2B experience is distilled into a single, repeatable process.Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction & New Year 2026 Outlook 2:30 – Why implementation is the #1 headache for distributors 5:45 – The "Horror Stories": 2-year launches and zero ROI 8:20 – Choosing the right partner: The "Coach" mentality 11:15 – Client A vs. Client B: The MVP Data Strategy 16:00 – Phase 1: ERP Integration & The Beta Site 20:30 – Phase 2: The Meat of the Project & The PIM 24:15 – Phase 3: Testing & The Pre-Go-Live Checklist 28:00 – Closing Thoughts: Launching in ConfidenceConnect with us on LinkedIn: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/aldrichsolutions/ Subscribe for more insights on how digital transformation is reshaping the distribution industry!#Distribution #Ecommerce #DigitalTransformation #TechTalks #B2B #ROI #SoftwareImplementation #WebAlliance

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