Jayson ReadProject ManagerEden Prairie, Mn, United States
My team is starting down the path of re-writing our enterprise system that has grown over the course of the past 10 years. We support a rather complex supply chain for fresh produce that manages product from seed to store. I'm looking for advice from anyone that has had to manage a system re-write or similar for an enterprise system. Thanks in advance! Saving Changes...
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Scott PollinoBusiness Architect| ELCA Board of PensionsEden Prairie, Mn, United States
I would start interviewing the SMEs that use the present system. Record the areas in which they receive the most value. Also note areas of frustration.
The business needs and features accounted for in the solution have no doubt changed over the last ten years - what ares are most relevant today and what is your view into the near future?
Third party enterprise class solutions have come a long way over the past ten years and you might find there is less code to write and more applications to configure and integrate.
Good Luck! Saving Changes...
Andrew MakarProgram Manager| AMAKAR LLCOakland Township, Mi, United States
In these situations, I often go to the process model for the business function and ERP solution. Unfortunately, a lot of organizations don't have up to date processes or documentation to accurately convey requirements.
Does you organization pursue a requirements management strategy? By baselining requirements you'll at least have a repository to consider when approaching a re-write.
If you're looking at a rewrite, you're really looking at a re-implementation. At that point, I'd consider conducting a business process analysis project and follow it with an RFP to existing supply chain vendors to see if there is a more cost-effective fit.
With either option, considering the high level process will help generate enough business requirements that can be elaborated in design or purchased package implementation.
