The DuluthPath Way

5 phases. 12 weeks. KPI-signed.

Every DuluthPath engagement follows the same disciplined methodology — refined across 100+ enterprise transformations. No surprises. No expanding scope. Every phase exits with a CFO-signed deliverable.

Weeks 1–2

Discover

Map the current state. Quantify the value at stake.

Activities

  • ·CXO interviews + LOB working sessions
  • ·Read-only API hooks into your top 4 systems
  • ·Data-quality and integration-latency forensics
  • ·Recovered-value model (line-item P&L of cross-system leakage)

Exits with

  • Discovery readout deck
  • Signed value model
  • Phase-2 statement of work

Weeks 3–4

Architect

Design the integration topology. Pick the first KPI to move.

Activities

  • ·Future-state integration topology (canonical model + sequence)
  • ·Data contracts per system (SAP, Salesforce, NetSuite, etc.)
  • ·Security + RBAC + data-residency architecture
  • ·KPI tree: which metric moves first, in which week

Exits with

  • Approved integration topology
  • Data contracts library
  • Tenant + environment provisioning plan

Weeks 5–8

Connect

Wire the integrations. Land the first verifiable data flows.

Activities

  • ·Live OAuth + API key provisioning for each ERP / CRM
  • ·Connector deployment + first sync ticks
  • ·Master-data harmonization (customer, vendor, item, GL)
  • ·Cross-system reconciliation reports

Exits with

  • Live data flowing in all priority systems
  • Reconciled MDM
  • First C-Suite dashboard live

Weeks 9–10

Validate

Prove the recovered value. Lock the KPI shift in writing.

Activities

  • ·Side-by-side runs (legacy vs. orchestrated workflows)
  • ·Finance team sign-off on numbers
  • ·SOC 2-aligned evidence package handed to your auditor
  • ·Workshop with your in-house team for change-management

Exits with

  • CFO-signed value realization memo
  • Audit evidence pack
  • Internal training certificates

Weeks 11–12

Operate

Hand the keys to your team. Stay close through the first quarter.

Activities

  • ·Production go-live across all in-scope systems
  • ·Daily KPI standup with your operating team
  • ·Anomaly + alert tuning
  • ·Dedicated transformation advisor through QBR-1

Exits with

  • Go-live sign-off
  • First quarterly business review
  • Continuous improvement roadmap

Operating principles

What separates this methodology

Integration-first, rip-and-replace last

We never ask you to abandon a working ERP. Your incumbent systems stay — we make them talk.

KPI-anchored, not feature-led

Every sprint targets a specific dollars-and-days metric on a CFO-signed scorecard. No vanity dashboards.

Audit-grade from day 1

Every data movement is logged. SOC 2 evidence is a byproduct of how we work, not a separate workstream.

Co-built, not delivered

Your team learns the platform alongside us so you don't become dependent. Knowledge transfer is in the contract.

Ready to see where this lands you?

Start with the 4-week Executive Assessment. We'll quantify your recoverable value before you sign anything else.