Effective software testing is simply not optional. If you work in ERP testing, you know that a single disruption can bring a business to its knees. How can you prevent bugs and downtime while maximizing efficiency? What should you have your eye on, strategy-wise, as we head into 2024?

We’ve put together a list of 24 key factors that can help you ensure you’re testing thoroughly and efficiently.

1. Engage Key Stakeholders

2. Define Testing Parameters

3. Develop a Comprehensive Testing Blueprint

4. Establish Measurable Testing Objectives

5. Set Realistic Timeframes

6. Form the Right Testing Team

7. Early Testing Approach

8. Embrace Continuous Testing

9. Employ Quality Test Data

10. Leverage a Dedicated Test Environment

11. Thorough Documentation

12. Track System Changes Systematically

13. Maximize Test Case Libraries

14. Allocate Sufficient Time for UAT

15. Conduct Regression, Functional, & Integration Testing

16. Separate Security & Performance Testing

17. Ensure Regulatory Compliance

18. Thoroughly Test End-to-End Processes

19. Prioritize UAT Testing

20. Embrace No-Code Testing

21. Embrace Rigorous Negative Testing

22. Execute Smaller Tests Regularly

23. Opt for Automated Testing Tools

24. Keep careful track of data to see where potential breakage points and defects could occur