JDE Migration from 9.1 to 9.2 - Big Bang vs. Phase Roll Out?
We are migrating from JDE 9.1 to 9.2.3 (E1 On Premise) and are debating on a big bang approach versus a phase in roll out.
Things to consider are:
- We are also upgrading to a new iSeries P10 hardware and OS.
- We have around 20 facilities or physically distant branch plants within scope.
- Will be a like for like migration, meaning that no new features will be used. (i.e. UX1)
- We have around customized objects that will need to be retrofitted.
- We will be conducting CRP, ICR & UAT regardless of the approach.
The biggest concern with a big bang approach is the risk of bringing the company to a halt in case of any unforeseeable issue or problem.