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5 Examples of Direct Changeover

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Direct changeover is the implementation of a new facility, system, process, product or procedure at a point in time. The term implies a major change that is launched all at once as opposed to a more conservative approach such as a phased implementation or parallel run. The following are illustrative examples of a direct changeover.

Facilities

A firm moves from one office building to another over a weekend.

Systems

A bank replaces their trading systems on Sunday night such that the old system is immediately retired and the new system immediately handles all trade volume from Monday morning.

Processes

A telecom firm implements a new workflow for provisioning customer orders. When the change is implemented, all teams are expected to follow the new process.

Operations

A cookie manufacturer replaces its batch production line with a mass manufacturing production line. The same floor space in the factory is used meaning that the line is down for a week. The firm builds stock before the changeover.

Tools

A firm mandates that all employees use a new cloud based office productivity platform. They uninstall the current office platform on the day of the launch to ensure people use the new tool.
Overview: Direct Changeover
Type
Deployment
Product Launch
Definition
The implementation of a new facility, system, process, product or procedure at a point in time such that the old version is immediately and completely retired.
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