- Transformation initiatives start too late, leaving strategic objectives, target architecture and expected business benefits unclear.
- The focus shifts to technology, even though true success depends equally on the operating model, data and people’s ability to embrace change.
- Programmes are managed as disconnected workstreams, resulting in a fragmented approach and an incomplete business transformation.
ERP and core system renewal
Transforming core systems and processes to drive business forward
What if an ERP or core systems transformation were viewed first and foremost as a comprehensive business and operational transformation — rather than simply a system replacement?
Gofore helps organisations design and deliver core systems transformations in which technology, processes, data and people all support the same change. We are a technology-independent partner for ERP and other core systems transformations.
A core systems transformation is never just an IT project. It is an opportunity to transform the business, operating model and ways of working as a whole, ensuring that the investment continues to generate value long after go-live.
Too often, core systems transformations are reduced to system replacements
What does a high-impact core systems transformation look like?
- The transformation starts early and is aligned with strategy, investment decisions and the desired business outcomes.
- It brings together four perspectives into a single transformation: business and operating model, people and capabilities, business data, and technology and applications.
- The transformation progresses through planning, implementation and continuous improvement phases, ensuring decisions are made at the right time and value is delivered over the long term.
Core systems transformation in practice
At Gofore, ERP and other core systems transformations are built around three phases: design, execute and improve. We provide services across all phases of the transformation, but the greatest impact is often achieved during the design stage, where the foundations are laid for sound decisions, realistic scope and measurable benefits.
We always approach transformation through four complementary perspectives: business and operating model, people and expertise, business data, and technology and applications. This ensures that the transformation is not treated as four parallel workstreams, but as one integrated business transformation.
We have extensive experience in transforming core systems and core processes across multiple industries. We have supported organisations in modernising solutions for finance, sales, payments and customer relationship management, as well as in industrial environments covering production, product development, supply chain and logistics. This enables us to combine industry expertise with broad systems knowledge in transformations where the system itself is often only one component of a wider business transformation.
Your business integrator for ERP and core systems transformations
Design
We establish a strong foundation before the project begins or during its early stages. This includes defining the strategic direction, desired business impact, decision-making framework and transformation approach in a cost-effective manner.
- ERP and core systems strategy
- Definition of business objectives and benefits realisation logic
- Preliminary assessment and current-state maturity analysis
- Target architecture and scenario design
- Solution and vendor readiness preparation
- Programme phasing, scope definition and governance model
- Roadmap development and procurement support (RFI/RFP)
Execute
We support implementation to ensure that the target operating model, data and solutions progress in a controlled manner towards go-live. We help secure effective programme governance, collaboration with vendors and successful change delivery without unnecessary rework.
- Architecture governance
- Information management and master data
- Programme and project management
- Change management
- Vendor management
- Quality assurance
Improve
We help ensure that the transformation continues to generate value after implementation. During the improvement phase, the focus shifts to continuous development, data quality, controlled change management and identifying new opportunities for business value.
- Architecture governance
- Information management
- Project management
- Change management
- Quality assurance
- Post-implementation review
Core system transformation the Gofore way
We help executives and business leaders understand what they aim to achieve through core systems transformation, where investment should be focused, and how change should be phased. We bring an independent perspective, experienced specialists and practical frameworks that ensure the transformation remains business-led rather than vendor-driven.
Our services cover strategic planning, business case and benefits modelling, target architecture, data and integration perspectives, procurement support, programme and project leadership, change management and quality assurance. Through these capabilities, we help our clients build transformations that succeed the first time and continue to evolve long after implementation.
