50% of ERP implementations fail because of data migration problems.
Not because of bad software. Because of dirty data.
Companies have duplicate customers, inconsistent product codes, and accounting data that doesn't balance.
This guide walks you through every step: assessment, cleansing, mapping, testing, and cutover.
The 9-Step Data Migration Process
1. Assess Current Data Quality (2-3 weeks)
2. Define Migration Scope and Priorities (1 week)
3. Create Detailed Data Mapping (3-4 weeks)
4. Cleanse and Transform Data (4-6 weeks)
5. Validate Transformed Data (2-3 weeks)
6. Set Up Testing Environments (1-2 weeks)
7. Execute Dress Rehearsal (1 week)
8. Execute Production Cutover (24-48 hours)
9. Post-Migration Validation (2-4 weeks)