In our latest guide, we consider the pros and cons of doing a traditional PeopleSoft upgrade, versus a full reimplementation. No matter the path you decide to follow, this will be an excellent opportunity to institute better and broader change mechanisms across your organization. Read on for an in-depth review. Instantly download your copy of the full review here.
PeopleSoft Upgrade Assessment
Best practices of upgrade evaluation align business objectives, relevant ERP value drivers, and technical infrastructure considerations to create a common sense
upgrade assessment. Some points to consider:
- Are you experiencing increasing ownership costs of aging customizations/extensions?
- Have ERP processes been decentralized?
- Is your old ERP data model providing reliable information for making informed business decisions?
PeopleSoft Reimplementation Assessment
The general rule of thumb for ERP products is - ‘either change your business rules to match the product - or change the software to match your business rules.’ During the decision making process, ask yourself:
- Is your PeopleSoft system highly customized?
- Have you used the PeopleSoft development tools extensively?
- Will you be bringing "old" practices into a new, future state environment?
Options – Upgrade vs. Reimplementation
Application functionality, technological enhancements, operational considerations,
and support availability are all important areas to consider as you evaluate your
option of upgrading versus reimplementing.
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