Independent oversight from selection to go-live.
Most automation projects encounter significant challenges during implementation. OptiCore provides independent oversight and technical support from vendor selection through go-live and stabilization — ensuring the system that gets implemented matches the system that was designed.
Why Independent Implementation Support Matters.
When a vendor implements their own equipment, their incentives are aligned with completing the installation — not necessarily with ensuring the system performs as designed, integrates properly with your software, or meets your operational requirements.
OptiCore provides independent implementation oversight — representing the client's interests throughout the implementation process. We monitor vendor performance, manage integration complexity, coordinate testing, and ensure operational readiness before go-live.
Our involvement during implementation protects the investment made in strategy, design, and simulation — ensuring the final system delivers the performance and ROI that justified the capital commitment.
Deliverables
What We Deliver.
Vendor Selection Support
RFP development, vendor evaluation, proposal analysis, and selection recommendation — ensuring the right vendor is chosen for the right reasons.
Contract Support
Review of vendor contracts, performance specifications, acceptance criteria, and warranty terms to protect client interests.
Implementation Oversight
Independent oversight of vendor installation activities — monitoring progress, identifying issues, and ensuring compliance with design specifications.
Integration Management
Management of system integration activities across WMS, WES, WCS, and automation equipment vendors — coordinating interfaces and resolving integration issues.
Testing & Commissioning
Development and execution of acceptance testing protocols — functional testing, performance testing, and operational acceptance testing.
Go-Live & Stabilization
On-site support during go-live, monitoring of system performance, and management of issue resolution during the stabilization period.
Our Process
How We Support Implementation.
Vendor Selection
Develop RFP, evaluate proposals, conduct vendor presentations, and provide selection recommendation based on technical fit, financial terms, and implementation capability.
Contract & Specification Review
Review vendor contracts and performance specifications to ensure alignment with design intent and protection of client interests.
Implementation Planning
Develop implementation plan including milestones, dependencies, resource requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
Installation Oversight
Monitor vendor installation activities, review progress against plan, identify issues, and escalate risks to client management.
Integration & Testing
Manage integration activities, develop acceptance test protocols, execute testing, and document results.
Go-Live & Optimization
Support go-live transition, monitor operational performance, manage issue resolution, and optimize system configuration post-implementation.
Ready to protect your automation investment?
Independent implementation oversight is the best insurance policy for a complex automation project.