From Risk To Return: Making ERP Data Migration A Strategic Win
ERP (enterprise resource planning) transformations promise streamlined operations and smarter decision-making—but only if the data powering them is accurate and reliable. As Shiv Kaushik, Chairman & CEO of ICCG, explains in his Forbes article, data migration is often undervalued, yet it’s one of the biggest risks to ERP success. Many organizations enter ERP projects with fragmented, duplicated, or outdated data. Treating migration as a technical task—rather than a strategic priority—leads to delays, cost overruns, and broken business processes. Successful ERP projects treat data migration as a business-critical initiative. This involves executive sponsorship to prioritize clean, reliable data, cross-functional collaboration between IT and business teams, and strong data governance and use of automation tools.
To reduce risk and drive value, Kaushik advises:
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Assess current data sources and systems
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Establish governance early in the process
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Clean and standardize data before migration
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Automate testing and validations
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Engage end users in testing, not just IT
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Train users on new data structures and tools
ERP success depends on data readiness. When data migration is led strategically—with the right focus and leadership—it becomes a powerful enabler of long-term value, not just a project hurdle.
