ERP Data Migration Planning for a Retail Chain

Zeaware Consulting Services supported a mid-sized retail group in preparing for a major ERP migration by designing a tailored data migration strategy. The structured approach resolved key risks and enabled a confident, well-managed transition.

✓ Customer Challenge

• A mid-sized retail chain faced significant complexities in migrating its ERP system.
• There was a critical need for expert planning to support a specialised data migration initiative.
• Unverified migration assumptions posed a risk to implementation success and operational continuity.

✓ Solution

• ZCS worked with existing partner and the chain to launch a dedicated data migration planning project.
• Conducted a detailed review of initial assumptions and identified issues that could disrupt migration.
• Facilitated collaborative workshops with key business and technical stakeholders.
• Developed a flexible and risk-mitigated migration strategy aligned with operational timelines and cutover expectations.

✓ Outcome

• The finalised strategy was handed over to implementation teams for execution.
• Clear planning and engagement laid the foundation for a successful ERP cutover.
• The organisation was equipped to address real-time migration challenges with confidence.