ERP Modernization: From Legacy Chaos to Unified Intelligence
Stop wrestling with outdated, siloed systems. We consolidate your legacy ERPs, roll out global templates, and migrate you to a scalable, AI-ready cloud platform—transforming your core operations into a competitive advantage.
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The Legacy ERP Trap
Your current ERP was built for a different era. Now, it's a barrier to growth, creating problems that ripple across your entire organization:
- Data Silos & Blind Spots: Disparate systems prevent a unified view of your business, leading to poor decision-making.
- Crippling Inefficiency: Manual workarounds and redundant processes waste valuable time and resources.
- Sky-High Maintenance Costs: Keeping outdated, on-premise hardware and software running is a constant drain on your IT budget.
- Security & Compliance Risks: Legacy platforms are vulnerable to modern cyber threats and often fail to meet current regulatory standards.
- Inability to Innovate: Your old system can't support modern technologies like AI, IoT, or advanced analytics, leaving you behind competitors.
The Modernization Pathway
We provide a clear, strategic path to transform your enterprise core, unlocking agility, intelligence, and growth:
- A Single Source of Truth: Consolidate data from all business units into one unified platform for real-time, accurate insights.
- Streamlined Global Operations: Implement standardized processes and global templates for consistent, efficient operations everywhere.
- Reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Migrate to a cloud ERP to eliminate infrastructure overhead and lower maintenance costs.
- Enhanced Security & Governance: Move to a modern, secure platform with built-in compliance and robust data protection.
- A Foundation for Innovation: Build on a flexible, scalable cloud platform that readily integrates with AI and other next-gen technologies.
Why CIS for Your ERP Transformation?
Risk-Averse Methodology
Your ERP is your business's central nervous system. We treat it that way. Our CMMI Level 5 certified, phased approach—from discovery to pilot programs to a meticulously planned cutover—is designed to de-risk the entire process and ensure business continuity.
AI-Powered Migration
We don't just migrate data; we optimize it. Our AI-enabled tools automate data cleansing, validation, and testing, dramatically accelerating timelines, reducing human error, and ensuring your new ERP starts with a foundation of high-quality, reliable data.
Deep Platform Expertise
Our certified architects are masters of modern ERP platforms, including SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud, and Microsoft Dynamics 365. We don't just implement software; we architect solutions that align perfectly with your unique business processes and strategic goals.
Focus on Business Outcomes
Technology is only a tool. Our primary focus is on the business results you need to achieve: reduced operational costs, faster reporting cycles, improved supply chain visibility, and a higher ROI. We measure our success by your business success.
Global Rollout Specialists
Consolidating systems across multiple countries presents unique challenges. We have extensive experience designing and deploying global templates that standardize core processes while allowing for necessary localizations, ensuring a smooth, unified adoption.
End-to-End Partnership
From the initial business case and roadmap to post-migration support and continuous improvement, we are your dedicated partner. We provide comprehensive change management and training to ensure your team fully embraces and utilizes the new system.
Our Comprehensive ERP Modernization Services
We offer a full spectrum of services to guide you through every stage of your ERP transformation journey, ensuring a seamless transition from legacy complexity to modern efficiency.
ERP Strategy & Modernization Roadmap
We collaborate with your leadership to define a clear vision for your future enterprise architecture. We analyze your business goals, evaluate your current systems, and build a phased, data-driven roadmap that aligns technology investment with strategic objectives and delivers a compelling business case for change.
- Align IT initiatives with C-level business objectives.
- Develop a multi-year, phased implementation plan.
- Calculate projected TCO reduction and ROI.
Legacy System & Process Assessment
Before building the future, we thoroughly map the present. Our experts conduct a deep-dive analysis of your existing ERPs, customizations, integrations, and business processes. This discovery phase identifies pain points, redundancies, and opportunities for simplification and improvement, forming the blueprint for a streamlined future state.
- Identify and document all existing system customizations.
- Analyze process bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
- Create a detailed inventory of data sources and integrations.
Cloud ERP Platform Selection
Choosing the right platform is critical. As a technology-agnostic partner, we provide an unbiased evaluation of leading cloud ERP solutions (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, etc.) based on your specific industry needs, scalability requirements, and budget. We help you select the platform that is the best fit for your long-term success.
- Conduct vendor-agnostic platform evaluations.
- Facilitate proof-of-concept (POC) demonstrations.
- Analyze licensing models and long-term costs.
Cloud ERP Migration & Implementation
This is the core of the transformation. Our certified teams manage the end-to-end implementation of your new cloud ERP. We handle everything from system configuration and environment setup to executing the migration with minimal disruption, ensuring a successful transition to a modern, powerful platform.
- Execute greenfield, brownfield, or hybrid migration approaches.
- Manage multi-cloud and hybrid cloud deployments.
- Ensure seamless cutover with near-zero downtime strategies.
Global Template Design & Rollout
For multinational organizations, consistency is key. We design and implement a "core" global ERP template that standardizes 80-90% of your business processes. We then manage the phased rollout across all regions, incorporating necessary legal and fiscal localizations while maintaining a unified operational backbone.
- Standardize finance, HR, and supply chain processes globally.
- Manage localization for statutory and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure consistent data and reporting across all business units.
AI-Powered Data Migration & Cleansing
Garbage in, garbage out. We ensure your new ERP is powered by clean, reliable data. Our AI-driven tools automate the extraction, transformation, cleansing, and loading (ETL) process. We identify duplicates, correct inconsistencies, and enrich data, ensuring a high-integrity data foundation from day one.
- Automate the validation of millions of data records.
- De-duplicate and standardize master data (customer, vendor, product).
- Ensure data integrity and compliance with governance policies.
System Integration & API Development
Your ERP doesn't live in a vacuum. We build robust, scalable integrations between your new ERP and other critical business systems (CRM, SCM, HRIS, e-commerce platforms). Using a modern API-first approach, we ensure seamless data flow across your entire technology ecosystem.
- Integrate with Salesforce, HubSpot, and other CRM platforms.
- Connect to warehouse management and logistics systems.
- Develop custom APIs for bespoke applications and third-party services.
Business Process Re-engineering (BPR)
A new ERP is an opportunity to improve, not just replicate, old processes. We work with your teams to redesign workflows, eliminating legacy bottlenecks and leveraging the full capabilities of your modern platform. The result is a leaner, more agile, and more efficient organization.
- Map "as-is" vs. "to-be" process flows.
- Implement automation for manual, repetitive tasks.
- Optimize processes for best practices and efficiency gains.
Change Management & User Adoption
The best technology is useless if no one uses it correctly. Our comprehensive change management programs prepare your organization for the transition. We provide tailored training, clear communication, and day-one support to drive user adoption and ensure you realize the full value of your investment.
- Develop role-based training programs and materials.
- Execute communication plans to keep stakeholders informed.
- Provide post-go-live "hypercare" support to resolve user issues quickly.
Post-Migration Support & Optimization
Our partnership continues long after go-live. We offer flexible managed services to support, maintain, and continuously improve your new ERP environment. We handle system updates, performance monitoring, and ongoing optimization to ensure your platform evolves with your business.
- Provide 24/7 application monitoring and support.
- Manage system updates, patches, and release cycles.
- Continuously identify opportunities for performance and process improvement.
Proven Success in Complex ERP Transformations
Consolidating 5 Legacy ERPs for a Global Manufacturing Leader
Client Overview: A $2B global manufacturer of industrial components had grown through acquisitions, inheriting five different on-premise ERP systems (including SAP ECC and legacy AS/400). This fragmentation created massive operational inefficiencies, data silos, and an inability to get a consolidated view of global inventory and financials.
The Challenge: The client needed to unify its operations onto a single, modern cloud ERP platform to standardize processes, improve visibility, and reduce IT overhead. The primary challenges were the complexity of migrating decades of data from disparate systems, managing the change across different business cultures, and ensuring zero disruption to their 24/7 production schedules.
Our Solution:
- Conducted a comprehensive 8-week assessment to map all existing processes and data structures.
- Architected and implemented a global template on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM.
- Utilized our AI-powered data migration tools to cleanse, de-duplicate, and migrate over 10TB of master and transactional data.
- Executed a phased, region-by-region rollout over 18 months with a dedicated change management and training program.
"CIS didn't just give us a new ERP; they gave us a unified business. For the first time, we have a single source of truth for our entire global operation. Their methodical approach and deep expertise were critical to our success."
Key Outcomes
Migrating a National Logistics Provider to Oracle Cloud ERP
Client Overview: A leading national logistics and warehousing company was running its entire operation on an aging, heavily customized Oracle E-Business Suite. The system was unstable, expensive to maintain, and lacked the mobile and analytical capabilities needed to compete in a fast-paced market.
The Challenge: The client needed to migrate to Oracle Cloud ERP to gain scalability and modern functionality. Key challenges included replicating complex, business-critical customizations in a standardized cloud environment, integrating with their proprietary Warehouse Management System (WMS), and ensuring data continuity for millions of daily shipments.
Our Solution:
- Performed a "lift-and-shift" readiness assessment and identified key processes for re-engineering.
- Managed the full migration to Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, including Financials, Procurement, and Project Management modules.
- Built a robust, real-time integration layer between Oracle Cloud and the client's WMS using Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).
- Developed custom analytics dashboards providing unprecedented visibility into shipment profitability and carrier performance.
"The move to Oracle Cloud was daunting, but CIS was the perfect partner. They understood our complex logistics processes and navigated the technical challenges of integration flawlessly. Our operational visibility has improved tenfold."
Key Outcomes
SAP S/4HANA Rollout for a Multi-Brand Retail Enterprise
Client Overview: A large retail enterprise with over 500 stores across North America was operating on a decentralized model, with each of its three major brands using a separate, outdated ERP. This prevented cross-brand inventory visibility, complicated vendor management, and hindered their omnichannel strategy.
The Challenge: The goal was to consolidate all brands onto a single SAP S/4HANA platform. The project required harmonizing master data (products, vendors, customers) across brands, standardizing procurement and financial processes, and integrating with multiple Point-of-Sale (POS) and e-commerce systems.
Our Solution:
- Designed a core retail template in S/4HANA, focusing on best practices for merchandise management, finance, and supply chain.
- Led a massive master data governance and cleansing initiative to create a "single version of the truth" for all products and vendors.
- Implemented SAP CAR (Customer Activity Repository) for real-time, cross-channel inventory visibility.
- Managed the complex integration with three different e-commerce platforms (Magento, Shopify) and two POS systems.
"CIS's expertise in both SAP and the retail industry was invaluable. They successfully navigated the complexities of our multi-brand structure and delivered a unified platform that is the foundation of our omnichannel future."
Key Outcomes
Our Phased & De-Risked Modernization Process
1. Discover & Strategize
We begin with immersive workshops to understand your business goals, pain points, and existing landscape. We define the "why" behind the project and co-create a strategic roadmap with a clear business case and ROI.
2. Design & Architect
Our solution architects design the future-state system. This includes defining the global process template, architecting the technical solution, planning data migration, and designing the integration framework.
3. Build & Configure
Our development teams configure the cloud ERP platform according to the design blueprint. We build necessary customizations, develop integrations, and begin the iterative process of data cleansing and transformation.
4. Test & Validate
Rigorous testing is key to a smooth launch. We conduct multiple cycles of testing, including unit, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Our AI-powered tools help automate this phase to ensure quality and speed.
5. Deploy & Go-Live
We manage the final cutover with a detailed, minute-by-minute plan to minimize downtime. Our team provides "hypercare" support immediately following go-live to rapidly address any user issues and ensure a stable transition.
6. Support & Evolve
Our partnership doesn't end at launch. We provide ongoing managed support and work with you to continuously optimize the platform, add new functionalities, and ensure your ERP evolves as your business grows.
Technologies We Master
What Our Clients Say
"The ERP consolidation project was the most critical IT initiative in our company's history. CIS's team was not just a vendor; they were true partners. Their meticulous planning and transparent communication gave us confidence at every stage."
"We reduced our month-end closing process from 10 days to 3. That alone was worth the investment. The real-time data we now have access to has fundamentally changed how we manage our supply chain."
"Their AI-powered data migration approach was a game-changer. What we anticipated would be a six-month manual nightmare was completed in nine weeks with incredible accuracy. It set the project up for success from the start."
Frequently Asked Questions
Business continuity is our top priority. We use a multi-faceted strategy: 1) A phased rollout, often starting with a pilot department or region to resolve issues at a small scale. 2) A parallel run, where the new system runs alongside the old one for a period to validate data and processes. 3) A meticulously planned cutover weekend, with detailed checklists and rollback plans. 4) Post-go-live "hypercare" support where our team is on-site or on-call 24/7 to immediately address any issues.
Absolutely. This is a very common challenge. Our first step is a "fit-gap" analysis where we map every customization to a standard feature in the new cloud ERP. For necessary customizations that can't be replicated, we follow a "cloud-first" principle: we leverage the platform's extension capabilities (like PaaS services) to build what's needed without touching the core code, ensuring you can still receive seamless system updates from the vendor.
Timelines vary significantly based on complexity, the number of users, the amount of data, and the number of countries involved. However, a typical project for a mid-sized enterprise might range from 9 to 18 months. A large, global consolidation could take 24 months or more. Our initial roadmap phase provides a much more precise timeline tailored to your specific situation.
Security is embedded in our process. As an ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified company, we adhere to strict security protocols. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We work within your data governance framework and ensure the new system is configured to meet industry-specific regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, or SOX. We also conduct security audits and penetration testing before go-live.
Ready to Unify Your Enterprise?
Your legacy ERP is costing you more than just maintenance fees—it's costing you agility, insight, and growth. Let's build a clear, actionable roadmap to a modern, intelligent enterprise core. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our ERP modernization architects today.
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