Theoretically, you are moving from a previous version of the software to the latest but personally, I would view it as a new implementation. Although there may be familiar touch points (naming conventions, tables, some common data, etc.) this is a significant upgrade, so should be perceived as a transformation change project.

As for the data flows, there are a number of considerations such as how much customisation or bespoke work has been done and how you manage and automate your business processes that sit both inside your ERP and on the peripheral so not a straightforward answer without a “data audit”.

In the short-term I would recommend an optimisation of your existing system while you undergo an audit and assessment that will give you a better idea of scope and scale of the transformation. This will also enable you to more accurately cost the transformation and balance or justify the ROI of change.

We have many customers who are happily working with Baan IV systems so I’d be happy to discuss with you in person.

Kind regards

Catherine