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This guide is for CIOs, ERP program leaders, supply chain managers, and anyone wrestling with the pain of rolling out IFS Cloud across sites. It answers real questions like “How do I clean up messy legacy data before migration?” or “What’s the best way to handle local rules without getting overwhelmed?” The aim is to arm you with repeatable playbooks, not vague theory.
1. Getting Borders Right: Standard vs. Local
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Templates speed things up - but they stumble when local rules don’t fit.
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Spell out exactly when a site can deviate. For instance, EU VAT may need a different setup than US taxes. Don’t guess - agree upfront.
2. Data Migration Is a Project, Not a Task
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Each site’s data is its own mess. Different sources, messy records, unique quirks.
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Assign ownership by domain - like customer data, supplier info, item masters.
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Run trial runs early. It’s a sanity check, not a dress rehearsal.
3. Avoiding Burnout Across Sites
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Big rollouts drag on. First sites sparkle, last ones feel like afterthoughts.
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Build a kit that travels: training packs, test scripts, trouble-shooting guides - everything checks once, then ships every time.
4. Don’t Reinvent Interfaces
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Local payroll, customs systems, tax engines - they pile up fast.
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Capture integration patterns early: APIs, middleware, OData projections.
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Version everything. Reuse rather than rebuild. It saves time and sanity.
5. Governance That Scales
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You can’t centrally control every site. Nor can you hand them free rein.
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Set up a "template board" - a place to review local tweaks publically and consistently.
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Every approved local change should be visible to all stakeholders.
6. Testing That Grows with You
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What works in one country can break quietly in another.
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Build a library of regression tests that grow with each rollout.
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Automate early. Test once, ship everywhere confidently.
Why It Matters
Rolling out IFS Cloud across sites isn’t a project - it’s a journey. The orgs that win don’t treat each location as a separate animal. They build repeatable systems, avoid reinventing steps, and turn learning into a scalable advantage.
Ready to make it happen? Talk to us. We help businesses deploy IFS Cloud across global sites - with clean data, solid migration strategies, and repeatable governance. We’re your ramp, not your roadblock.