Preparation guide before deploying ICDMS for container depots — from workflow assessment to go-live.
Why Preparation Matters Before Go-live
Deploying ICDMS is not just software installation — it requires workflow alignment, team readiness, and clean master data. Good preparation reduces risk and accelerates go-live.
1. Assess Current Workflow
Document gate in/out, maintenance, stuffing/stripping, and billing steps — identify where Excel or paper is still used.
2. Define Target KPIs
Such as dwell time, gate throughput, billing accuracy — to measure ICDMS impact after go-live.
3. Prepare Master Data
Customers, container types, service rates, yard layout — data must be accurate before migration.
4. Choose a Pilot Area
Start with one department or gate before full rollout — lower risk and learn from feedback.
5. Train User Groups
Gate operators, yard planners, billing, management — each group uses different features.
6. Run UAT
User Acceptance Testing with real scenarios — gate in, gate out, repair, billing — before production.
7. Plan Post Go-live Support
Define support channels, contacts, and a 2–4 week hypercare period.
Gram Software Solution has ICDMS implementation experience in Thailand and CLMV — ready to consult and demo using this checklist.
