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DocuWare can help make ERP migrations less painful.
Switching ERP systems is a bit like moving house: exciting in theory, exhausting in practice. You know the benefits - better functionality, improved reporting, streamlined processes - but the reality often involves late (and sleepless) nights, data migration nightmares, and a chorus of anguish from across your organisation.
Fortunately, DocuWare turns ERP migration from a logistical headache where you are trying to net an octopus into a manageable project.
The migration challenge
ERP migrations are notoriously complex. Common pain points include:
- * Data silos that refuse to budge.
- * Downtime that disrupts operations.
- * Process changes due to target ERP requirements.
- * Compliance risks when documents go missing.
The truth is, most ERP systems are great at managing structured data but struggle with unstructured content like invoices, contracts, and HR files. That’s where DocuWare steps in.
DocuWare as your migration anchor
Think of DocuWare as the Switzerland of your ERP migration - neutral, reliable, and almost universally compatible. By storing all your documents in this secure, centralised repository, DocuWare ensures:
- * Continuity: Your workflows keep running even as ERP systems change.
- * Configuration: The process stays the same, the integration points simply need configuration shanges, not wholesale rewrites.
- * Compliance: Audit trails remain intact throughout the transition.
- * Accessibility: Teams can find what they need without digging through old systems.
Explore DocuWare’s document management features to see how it supports ERP migrations.
Why it works so well
DocuWare’s ERP-agnostic design means it doesn’t care which system you’re leaving or joining. Whether you’re moving from SysPro to Odoo, SAGE 200 to Oracle Netsuite, or Dynamics NAV to Business Central, if you have a DocuWare system it continues to:
- * Capture and index documents before and after migration.
- * Sync metadata with your new ERP.
- * Automate paper-heavy workflows so business doesn’t grind to a halt.
- * Remain a known interface, with processes that are already embedded.
The AP perspective
Accounts Payable is often ground zero for ERP migration chaos. Manual invoice matching during a system switch? No thanks.
With DocuWare:
- Invoices are digitised and stored independently of the ERP.
- Approval workflows continue uninterrupted.
- Integration with Intuitive’s AP dashboards (https://weareintuitive.com) gives finance teams real-time visibility - even mid-migration.
This means no lost invoices, no duplicate payments, and no angry suppliers.
Future-Proof your organisations
ERP migrations aren’t a one-time event. Businesses evolve, and so do systems. By adopting DocuWare as your document backbone, you:
- Avoid vendor lock-in.
- Simplify future migrations.
- Gain a scalable solution that grows with you.
Don't lose sleep over another integration problem
Moving ERP systems doesn’t have to feel like open-heart surgery. With DocuWare, it’s more like a well-planned renovation - smooth, efficient, and with minimal disruption.
If you’re planning an ERP migration, start by securing your documents and workflows with a DocuWare solution.
Your future self will thank you.
