How To Choose The Right ERP System For Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Mark Jacob

Taming Data Migration Woes

Data migration is the invisible thread that ties your old system with the new ERP. Do it wrong, and you risk losing critical data. Astonishingly, 83% of data migrations are reported as suboptimal and disruptive unless managed carefully.

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The key to successful data transfer lies in thorough cleaning and mapping before migration. This often-overlooked step can be the thin line between success and chaos. Extra attention here might avert devastating data glitches post-go-live.

Another common mishap during migration is underestimating the time and resources needed. Few companies realize this until it’s too late — the process often requires both IT and functional specialists working in tandem.

Yet there’s a silver lining — treat data with the respect it deserves, and the payoff is smoother operations and cleaner analytics. Discover how seamless this process can truly be, next…