Data migration is a critical— but sometimes challenging—step in implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. And luckily, you’ve chosen the right partner; the ACC Software Solutions team is here to walk you through every step of your implementation… and beyond!
At the core of every ERP system, there is a shared database which empowers end-users across various departments to depend on the same, consistent set of data. Now, to make your new ERP solution functional, you’ll need to move the data from your current solution into this new database – also known as the data migration process.
The data migration process can be complicated and time-consuming. So, it’s important to plan wisely. Misjudging the time and effort needed will defer your entire ERP implementation. The accuracy and completeness of the transferred data is critical, because so many parts of the business—customer satisfaction, decision-making, supply chain and partner relationships—will rely on the database.
Data migration is the process of selecting, inspecting, extracting, cleansing, and transforming data to permanently transfer it from one (or multiple different) software system(s) to another.
Before embracing an ERP solution, some departments may use systems designed to support only their specific functions, such as standalone accounting or human resources applications, while other departments may rely on general-purpose tools such as spreadsheets. To ensure a successful data migration, businesses need to take a precise approach, which typically includes inspecting, extracting, cleansing, and transforming the data from each of these applications before importing it into the database.
Key Takeaways
The data migration process is critical to ensuring the data in your new ERP system is accurate and complete, which is vital because many people in different parts of the business will rely on that historical data.
The data migration process can present an array of challenges, but don’t worry, the ACC Team is here to guide you through each challenge. These possible challenges include:
To drive your organization through the sometimes complex process of migrating your data to the new ERP system, it’s important to create an ERP data migration strategy that embraces several key elements.
The ACC Software Solutions team is here to help keep your project on track but, follow these best practices to ensure your data migration success:
When executing your ERP migration process, your selected team needs to be disciplined, not quick and chaotic. Here are a few tips to follow:
There’s no doubt that the ERP implementation process is complex and time consuming. The first step in ensuring your ERP success is selecting the right partner to guide you through the process. Here at ACC Software Solutions, we have over 25 years of ERP and industry specific experience – contact our support team to begin your ERP discovery.
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