Red flags

Here are the key red flags an IFS Cloud audit must expose before you sign anything:

1. Dirty or unmapped data If your legacy data is a mess, migration will fail. Look for duplicates, outdated records, and fields that don’t align with IFS Cloud. No audit? Expect $10K+ daily downtime costs.

2. No rollback plan If the consultant can’t guarantee a zero-downtime cutover, walk away. Downtime isn’t an option - it’s a financial disaster.

3. Generic training plans One-size-fits-all training = low adoption. Your team needs role-specific workflows (finance vs. shop floor). No customization? Your ROI dies on arrival.

4. Vague post-go-live support 50% of issues hit after launch. If the contract doesn’t include 90-day hypercare, you’re on your own.

5. Fixed-price contracts with hidden gaps Fixed bids often exclude critical customizations. Demand a hybrid model: fixed for migration, T&M for adjustments.

6. No industry-specific experience IFS in aerospace isn’t the same as IFS in manufacturing. If they can’t show a case study in your sector, they’re learning on your dime.

7. Weak integration skills IFS Cloud must talk to your CAD, PLM, or CRM. If the consultant can’t prove hands-on integration experience, they’re not ready.

8. Scope creep risks No agile/PRINCE2 project management? Expect delays, cost overruns, and a half-baked system.

Action step: Run a pre-implementation audit. 30 minutes now saves months of pain later.

Question for you: Which of these red flags have you already spotted in your current plan?