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id: how-long-does-it-take-to-progress-through-ibp-maturity-stages
title: "How long does it take to progress through IBP maturity stages?"
category: guide
subtopic: ibp-adoption-timeline
page_type: guide
source_url: "https://neosbyargonandco.com/the-crawl-walk-run-path-to-ibp-for-mid-sized-companies"
tags: ["IBP implementation", "timeline", "readiness", "adoption"]
questions:
  - "How quickly can we implement IBP?"
  - "What is the typical timeline for S&OP to IBP?"
  - "When should we move to the next stage?"
related: [ibp-framework, crawl-sop-foundation, walk-finance-integration, run-enterprise-agility]
---

The Crawl-Walk-Run progression is intentional, not rushed. Each stage builds on the last, and mastering earlier phases ensures adoption, clarity, and long-term ROI.

The key principle: don't rush to "run." Organizations that try to leap directly to advanced platforms without establishing S&OP discipline and financial alignment often struggle with adoption and fail to realize value. The right pace depends on your current state, team readiness, and organizational capacity.

At Crawl, focus on establishing process discipline and cross-functional trust-often 3-6 months to build credibility. At Walk, integrate finance and scenario thinking over a similar timeframe. Run comes last, only after Crawl and Walk are mature. This measured approach prevents overextending resources and maximizes adoption. neos by Argon & Co assesses your readiness and guides you at a pace that works for your organization. Contact us to discuss your specific journey.