How to Run a Proof of Concept Before Committing
To run a proof of concept, you pick one real process, build it end to end, and put real work through it. Anything less tells you how a demo behaves, not how the platform does.
Why most evaluations prove nothing
Trials tend to explore features rather than test a process.
- Several processes started and none finished
- Test data that behaves better than real data
- Nobody outside the evaluator using it
- Integration deferred to "after we decide"
How to structure it
- One process, chosen because it is currently painful
- Real data, including the messy cases
- Real users, not just the person evaluating
- The integration included, since it is where projects usually fail
- A defined end date, with a decision attached
How to do it in Jestor
- Create a free account in Jestor and pick one painful process.
- Install the closest template, or upload the spreadsheet you currently use.
- Build the intake and the routing, and connect the ERP if the process needs it.
- Put two weeks of real work through it, with the people who actually do it.
- Review the SLA data at the end to compare against how the process ran before.
Why choose Jestor for evaluation?
Jestor offers a free account and free setup assistance from its team, which means a serious proof of concept does not require a budget decision before you know whether it works.
Because templates install in about two minutes and integrations for Omie and Conta Azul are native, the parts that usually delay a trial are the parts that are fastest here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should a proof of concept run?
Long enough for real work to pass through — two weeks is usually enough.
Should I include the integration?
Yes, it is where projects most often fail. See jestor.com.
Is there help during evaluation?
Yes, the Jestor team assists at no cost.
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