No one can answer this question for you, you'll need to evaluate the pros and cons for yourself. When we upgraded from 6.1 to 8.00, we had a lot of reasons for change. The initial implementation of Vantage was extremely rushed due to new company acquisition and pending contracts. After a few years, it was clear things weren't working as they should. The system was a black hole, data were entered but only the bare minimum information could be retrieved. Reporting was limited to the standard reports and no one understood how to generate custom reports. Users didn't understand the full flow of the transactions and features went under utilized. Few departments were satisfied with the system and all were keen on improvement.
We decided to do a full reimplementation with a clean database. We performed a full business process review, paid for the Epicor training on the key people on the key modules, entered the data, tested the system, created custom reports, and reconfigured our processes in less than 6 months. We had an Epicor consultant to assist with the implementation.
After it's all said and done, I'd say we are much better off. Although I would only attribute a small portion of that to the actual software upgrade. Most of the gain came from the learning experience. That's not to say it was all smooth sailing or that everyone is happy but on the whole we are in a better position to deal with the problems.
A few random questions and by no means an exclusive list...
Are you completely satisfied with 6.1?
Does it meet all of your business needs?
If not, what issues are you having?
What works well, what doesn't?
When was the last time you did a business process review?
Are you drowning, just surviving, or are you thriving?
Can you afford to have your key people at least 25% dedicated to the upgrade process for the next 6 months?
What are the key features of the newer version that most appealing?
Are the key people in your organization ready for change?
Would an ERP upgrade fit in to your organizational goals and objectives?
Can you afford to spend the money right now?
With the problems you're having, can you afford NOT to upgrade?
And if you decide to upgrade, be careful on your version selection. We went 8.00 back in 2007 and we are still on that same version today (although we are patched up) and with no plans to upgrade in the near future (despite my best efforts).
Good luck,
Chris Clunn
We decided to do a full reimplementation with a clean database. We performed a full business process review, paid for the Epicor training on the key people on the key modules, entered the data, tested the system, created custom reports, and reconfigured our processes in less than 6 months. We had an Epicor consultant to assist with the implementation.
After it's all said and done, I'd say we are much better off. Although I would only attribute a small portion of that to the actual software upgrade. Most of the gain came from the learning experience. That's not to say it was all smooth sailing or that everyone is happy but on the whole we are in a better position to deal with the problems.
A few random questions and by no means an exclusive list...
Are you completely satisfied with 6.1?
Does it meet all of your business needs?
If not, what issues are you having?
What works well, what doesn't?
When was the last time you did a business process review?
Are you drowning, just surviving, or are you thriving?
Can you afford to have your key people at least 25% dedicated to the upgrade process for the next 6 months?
What are the key features of the newer version that most appealing?
Are the key people in your organization ready for change?
Would an ERP upgrade fit in to your organizational goals and objectives?
Can you afford to spend the money right now?
With the problems you're having, can you afford NOT to upgrade?
And if you decide to upgrade, be careful on your version selection. We went 8.00 back in 2007 and we are still on that same version today (although we are patched up) and with no plans to upgrade in the near future (despite my best efforts).
Good luck,
Chris Clunn
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