Legacy ERP Replacement & Implementation Success - Complete Ten Step Guide to Ensure a Smooth ERP Selection & Migration

Executive Summary

Are you thinking of replacing an outdated legacy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system? If so, you’re not alone, as it is a trend that has become more prevalent in recent years. ERP application and data migrations are often used to consolidate 3^rd party enterprise software platforms, manual processes, spreadsheets, and other ERP-related tools.

ERP systems are the backbone of how modern businesses run—helping teams stay organized, work faster, and provide visibility into what’s going on across the company. But migrating from a legacy ERP to a modern cloud-based ERP can be complex, expensive, time-consuming, and risky to the enterprise.

Moving to a modern ERP isn’t just an IT or technology upgrade—it’s a strategic business decision that can dramatically improve efficiency, productivity, and overall performance.

In this guide, we’ll walk through the 10 key steps you need to consider to make your ERP migration as smooth—and successful—as possible.

The Legacy ERP to Modern Cloud-Based ERP Migration Success ebook covers the following chapters: 

• Executive Summary
• Reasons Companies are Migrating from a Legacy to a Modern ERP:
• ERP Ecosystem and Key ERP Vendors & Products
• Typical Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Modules
• Key ERP Vendors and Products
• Ten (10) Key Steps When Migrating from a Legacy ERP to Modern Cloud-Based ERP:
• Step 1: Assess Current State and Define Needs
• Step 2: Establish a Budget and ROI Goals
• Step 3: Select the Right ERP Solution and Vendor
• Step 4: Engage an Implementation Partner
• Step 5: Develop a Detailed Project Plan & Roadmap
• Step 6: Cleanse and Map Applications and Data
• Step 7: Customize and Configure the New System
• Step 8: Conduct Rigorous Testing and Pilot Runs
• Step 9: Train Employees and Manage Change
• Step 10: Cutover and Go-Live
• Key Success Factors for Legacy ERP Selection, Implementation, & Migration
• Conclusion
• Author Background