Data migration management

Your data right on day one

Data migration is at the heart of every ERP transformation. We run it as a managed workstream, so your data moves safely, accurately and on time.

Trusted by Saint-GobainNature’s PrideAertssen

0 escalations

Realistic cutover planning on a European SAP S/4HANA programme

Saint-Gobain

35% fewer deviations

From the global template after resetting ERP governance

Aertssen Group

5 phases, no big bang

From Navision to a future-proof landscape, in phased waves

Nature's Pride

Why data migration goes wrong

Data is usually the last workstream to get attention, and the first to delay go-live.

1

Nobody owns the data

IT moves it, but nobody in the business is responsible for whether it is correct.

2

Quality issues surface late

Problems are found in the final mock load, when there is no time left to fix them.

3

No reconciliation

Without agreed checks, nobody can sign off that the migrated data is complete and correct.

What we take on

On SAP and Microsoft Dynamics programmes, greenfield or brownfield, on-site or remote.

  • Migration strategy and scope: what moves, what stays, what gets archived
  • Data ownership in the business, with clear responsibilities
  • Cleansing and quality analysis of the current data
  • Mock loads and dress rehearsals
  • Reconciliation and sign-off rules
  • Alignment with testing and cutover

A typical data migration timeline

  1. EarlyStrategy & ownership

    Scope, sources and a business owner per data object.

  2. Months before go-liveCleansing

    Fix quality issues at the source, not in the load files.

  3. Build & testMock loads

    Usually two or three rehearsals, each reconciled and signed off.

  4. CutoverFinal load

    Timed in the cutover plan, with sign-off before go-live.

Not a system integrator. On your side of the table.

We represent your business during the transformation. We combine business and technical knowledge, so we can challenge your integrator on what is actually necessary.

A system integrator

  • Paid to deliver the system they sell
  • Scope and change requests drive their revenue
  • Technical view of your processes
  • Leaves after go-live

Optinus

  • Paid to deliver the outcome your business needs
  • Challenges every deviation and change request
  • Combines business and technical knowledge
  • Stays through hypercare and aftercare

How we work

Data treated as a workstream, not as a final task.

  1. Analyse

    Sources, data quality and ownership, mapped early.

  2. Cleanse

    Business owners fix the data at the source, with clear rules.

  3. Rehearse

    Mock loads with reconciliation, until the numbers match.

  4. Migrate

    Final load, sign-off and support after go-live.

How we can work together

Three ways to engage, depending on where your programme stands.

Option 1

Interim leadership

An Optinus programme, project or workstream manager joins your organisation for the duration of the programme.

Best for: Programmes that need senior leadership on the business side.

Option 2

Workstream delivery

We take ownership of a defined workstream, such as data migration, testing or cutover, with clear deliverables.

Best for: Specialist workstreams that need full focus.

Option 3

Assessment

A short, fixed-scope review of your programme or your readiness, with clear findings and recommendations.

Best for: An independent view before you make the next decision.

Results from recent programmes

Saint-GobainManufacturing & construction

Independent cutover lead for a European SAP S/4HANA programme

Saint-Gobain harmonised and standardised its European processes on SAP S/4HANA. As independent cutover lead, Optinus aligned the teams, challenged every deviation and created one clear narrative for go-live.

  • Realistic cutover planning with zero escalations
  • One shared truth between business and IT

“Everyone wants standard, until it gets personal.”

Saint-Gobain programme reflection

Nature's PrideAgriculture & fresh produce

Designing and leading the HORIZON transformation

Nature's Pride outgrew Navision. Optinus designed and leads the HORIZON programme in five phases, with a 360-degree view on people, process, data and technology: standardise first, flexible only where Nature's Pride is unique.

  • 70 process steps captured, so vendors receive decision rules instead of open questions
  • 46 guiding principles validated against reality
  • Phased waves instead of a big bang

“Our flexibility is our strength. HORIZON makes it organised instead of person-dependent.”

Nature's Pride leadership team

Aertssen GroupLogistics & infrastructure

Resetting governance to get an ERP programme moving again

Aertssen started an ERP modernisation to connect finance, HR and operations. An Optinus senior project manager restructured decision-making, introduced a business case for every deviation and moved the focus from silos to end-to-end processes.

  • 35% fewer deviations from the global template
  • Transparent decision-making and regained business trust
  • Restored rhythm and alignment between teams

The people you'll work with

Bas Kavsek

Bas Kavsek

Bas Kavsek is a highly skilled project manager with a strong background in supply chain, testing and cutover. Brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the table at optinus, complementing the team’s capabilities and further enhancing the company’s offerings.

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Dave Beck

Dave Beck

Dave Beck is a guru in ERP solutions and his strategic vision allows him to deliver tailored solutions that address complex business needs effectively. His contributions are vital in driving successful ERP transformations and offering high-quality consulting services at optinus.

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Michael Ambroz

Michael Ambroz

Michael Ambroz is a dynamic and driven project manager, leading the way at optinus. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, he has successfully overseen the rollout of numerous implementations across the globe.

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Frequently asked questions

When should data migration start?

As early as possible. Cleansing and ownership take months, not weeks, and cannot be rushed in the final phase.

Do you do the technical migration yourselves?

We manage the migration and work with your integrator or tooling partner on the technical loads.

SAP or Dynamics?

Both. Our approach works for any ERP migration, greenfield or brownfield.

Plan a 30-minute call

Tell us where your ERP programme stands. You get an honest, independent view on the risks and next steps.

  • No sales pitch
  • Talk to an experienced consultant, not a sales rep
  • Independent from SAP, Microsoft and integrators
Michael AmbrozMichael AmbrozYour contact at Optinus

Planning an ERP change? Talk it through with Michael in a 30-minute call.

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