An Oracle JD Edwards alternative built around how you run.
JD Edwards is Oracle's ERP software suite, with two editions, EnterpriseOne and World. Oracle describes EnterpriseOne as ideally suited for organizations that manufacture, construct, distribute, service or manage products or physical assets. thinkbridge maps what your JD Edwards customizations and reports do and builds the same rules into a new system you own.
Signs you've outgrown Oracle JD Edwards
- Each change goes through a specialist who knows the JD Edwards tools.
- Customizations written years ago still run the business.
- Reports and approvals live in spreadsheets beside JD Edwards.
- The team that knows EnterpriseOne or World is getting smaller.
Oracle JD Edwards compared with a system you own
| Oracle JD Edwards | thinkbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| How it fits | Configured around the vendor's standard process; gaps are closed with customization, add-ons or spreadsheets | Modeled on how your business actually runs, including its exceptions |
| Who owns it | You license it; the vendor owns the code and the roadmap | You own the code, the data model and the business logic |
| How you pay | Subscription or license, plus implementation partner fees | Priced on outcomes, paid over an agreed term |
| After go-live | Changes go through a partner or an upgrade cycle | Managed care keeps improving it; low-risk changes ship to a beta you approve |
| AI | Added through the vendor's roadmap and add-ons | Built into the workflows from the start |
How the move works
- ObserveWe watch how the work runs today, including the workarounds.
- Model and buildThe system is modeled on your process and generated with
think One - Migrate and validateYour data moves over and your team tests it on real cases.
- Go liveIn about four months.
The four stages are a short version of the six-step method (see how it works). For what gets built, see ERP replacement and consolidation.
Questions about moving off Oracle JD Edwards
Can thinkbridge replace JD Edwards?
Yes. thinkbridge models how the business runs, builds a system that fits and migrates the data from JD Edwards before cutover. It can replace JD Edwards outright or take over only the areas that don't fit.
Does this cover both JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and World?
Yes. thinkbridge maps the data and customizations in whichever edition you run, and your own team validates the migrated data before cutover.
Do we have to replace everything at once?
No. thinkbridge can connect to JD Edwards and replace one area at a time, such as reporting, procurement or order entry.
How long does a JD Edwards replacement take?
About four months to go live.
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