The First Diagnostic
The First Diagnostic
The First Diagnostic is the mandatory prerequisite for all ABI consulting engagements. The primary objective is to dismantle data silos, connect disparate systems, standardize historical inputs, and deploy the centralized ABI Dashboard.
Phase 0
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
00
Implementation & Data Foundation
Weeks 1-4
// Objective
Connect ERP and Accounting data to establish a pipeline for data connectivity.
// Action Steps
- Identify key data and establish connectivity and data intake analysis.
- Connect ERP and Accounting data to establish a pipeline for data connectivity.
- Map all data repositories for ingestion.
- Locate disjointed data flows.
// Linked Models
// Key Deliverable
Preliminary centralized dashboard, entering a 60-day optimization window.
01
Data Connectivity and Intake Analysis
Weeks 1-3
// Objective
Audit the existing technological infrastructure and map all data repositories for ingestion. Consultants locate disjointed data flows—such as quoting data failing to populate accounting ledgers.
// Action Steps
- Audit existing technological infrastructure.
- Map all data repositories for ingestion.
- Locate disjointed data flows (e.g., quoting data failing to populate accounting ledgers).
- Model E5 Focus 5: System Integration & ‘Single Source of Truth’
- Model E5 Focus 3: Data Quality & Process Automation
// Linked Models
// Key Deliverable
Data Connectivity Report quantifying the financial cost of manual data rework and technological fragmentation.
02
Dashboard Setup and Data Standardization
Weeks 4-8
// Objective
Manually cleanse, categorize, and map legacy data. Establish up to four API connectors to link disparate systems to the ABI Data Center.
// Action Steps
- Manually cleanse, categorize, and map legacy data.
- Ensure historical costings are based on actual realized expenses rather than estimates.
- Establish up to four API connectors to link disparate systems to the ABI Data Center.
// Linked Models
// Key Deliverable
Preliminary centralized dashboard, entering a 60-day optimization window.
03
Initial Company Status and Planning
Week 8
// Objective
Transition from implementation to consultation, establishing baseline costs and true profit margins.
// Action Steps
- Establish baseline costs and true profit margins.
- Identify the single biggest operational bleeding wound.
- Dictate the next targeted ABI package.
- Model E1 Focus 1: Direct Cost & Margin Integrity
// Linked Models
// Key Deliverable
The Initial Company Status Report.