--- title: "Go Forward: Successfully Deploy and Support a Third-Party Add-On for Your ERP" description: Successfully deploy and support a third-party add-on for your ERP by following a detailed roadmap including preparation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. 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This will ensure everyone is aligned and working towards a successful implementation. - **Communication**: Maintain open communication with the vendor throughout the process. Clearly communicate your expectations and any challenges you encounter. - **Training**: Provide ongoing training to users as needed. This is especially important if there are updates or new features introduced for the add-on. By following these steps and best practices, you are well-positioned to successfully deploy and support a third-party add-on for your ERP system.  This will maximize benefits for your organization.  You have “kept your eye on the prize” and have now realized it! #### Joseph Timmins Author ## Recommended For You [![](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAFxiRXnO_k.png)](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/applying-lean-to-your-front-office-with-erp) [lean manufacturing](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing) [lean](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/topic/lean) 2 Min Read ### [Applying Lean to Your Front Office with ERP](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/applying-lean-to-your-front-office-with-erp) [Joseph Timmins February 16, 2017](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/author/joseph-timmins) [![](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hubfs/ERP_puzzle_piece_photo.jpg)](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/applying-lean-to-your-front-office) [lean manufacturing](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing) [lean](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/topic/lean) 1 Min Read ### [Applying Lean to Your Front Office](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/applying-lean-to-your-front-office) [Joseph Timmins December 30, 2016](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/author/joseph-timmins) [![andon_worker.jpg](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hubfs/Images/andon_worker.jpg)](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/andon) [lean manufacturing](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/topic/lean-manufacturing) 1 Min Read ### [Andon](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/andon) [Joseph Timmins August 25, 2016](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog/author/joseph-timmins) ![logo-top](https://www.teamacuity.biz/hs-fs/hub/420229/file-1511926966.png) 125 Whipple Street Providence, Rhode Island 02908 [401.243.8480](tel:401-243-8480) 877.361.6534 [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.twitter.com) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com) - [Home](https://www.teamacuity.biz/) - Software - [SAP Business One](https://www.teamacuity.biz/sap-business-one) - [SAP Business One and AWS](https://www.teamacuity.biz/sap-business-one-and-aws) - [Wisys Supply Chain Management](https://www.teamacuity.biz/wisys) - Services - [Success Methodology](https://www.teamacuity.biz/success-methodology) - [Consulting](https://www.teamacuity.biz/consulting) - [On-Going Support](https://www.teamacuity.biz/ongoing-support) - About - [About Acuity](https://www.teamacuity.biz/about-acuity) - [Careers](https://www.teamacuity.biz/careers) - [Resources](https://www.teamacuity.biz/resources-section) - [Resources](https://www.teamacuity.biz/resources-section) - [Blog](https://www.teamacuity.biz/blog) - [Contact](https://www.teamacuity.biz/contact-us)