This phase focuses on building the detail requirements and product mapping as defined by the business requirements outlined in the Business Process Review document created during the Analysis Phase. In the Design phase IFCA consultant(s) will assist the customer to design the necessary master files and present how the IFCA system will be configured and setup at the client site. The proposed system mapping will be delivered in the form of an Product Mapping Report (PMR) and accompanying software prototyping. Potential process gaps identified during the product mapping must be resolved and concluded. IFCA consultants will recommend alternative solutions for the purpose of closing the identified gaps. Where gaps identified are critical for the clients operating procedures, software customization activities will be initiated.

An Implementation Proposal, including a go-forward project schedule, will be presented to client steering committee members. This proposal is a refinement of the Fees & Timing section of this proposal and will be attached as an Addendum. The client is asked to sign off on the PMR and Implementation Proposal prior to moving to the Development & Testing Phase. Key events in the Design Phase include:

Conduct joint application setup sessions with project team members.
Perform product walk through to client for familiarization of the packaged solutions to be delivered.
Perform product mapping and identify potential process gaps and review alternatives to close these gaps.
Prepare and review product mapping report (PMR) document with project team.
Finalize data migration plans (if required).
Prepare test scenarios for major processes.
Prepare and Present the PMR and Implementation Proposal to client steering committee.