Organization Requirement # 8
Start the data conversion process early
- Data integrity is key - “garbage in means garbage out”
- Eliminate duplicate numbering structures
- Standardize item numbers and descriptions
- Standardize chart of accounts for all entities
- Avoid “intelligent” numbers
- Limits system possibilities and complicates data storage & reporting
- Duplicates system functionality usually resident elsewhere
- Avoid manual conversion
- Test conversion programs early and often
- Utilize non-core implementation team members
- Establish Data Czars or Data Owners