As we kick off a brand new year, it's a chance for B2B companies using JD Edwards World to take a good look at their current systems and processes. This review is a great way to spot opportunities for growth, improvement, and innovation in the year ahead.
We've put together a handy checklist to guide you through important tasks, helpful tips, and industry best practices. It's here to help you get ready for the exciting challenges and opportunities that 2025 has in store. Which items are on the top of your to-do list?
Best practice: Schedule regular integrity checks throughout the year to catch and resolve issues early
Consider adopting solutions for real-time system monitoring
Set up alerts for critical system events
Best practice: Establish a one-year historical baseline for performance analysis to identify trends and potential issues
Review and update customer data
Streamline sales workflows
Tip: Integrate CRM with other business systems to improve data consistency and efficiency
Evaluate Orchestrator for business process automation
Identify areas for potential automation and efficiency gains
Tip: Start with small, high-impact processes to demonstrate quick wins and build momentum
Assess current financial processes against industry standards
Implement improvements in intercompany transactions and account structures
Best practice: Conduct regular training sessions for finance staff on updated processes and best practices
Develop thought leadership content
Plan webinars or podcast series to establish industry authority
Tip: Align marketing initiatives with key business objectives and industry trends for 2025
Consider JD Edwards' roadmap for both EnterpriseOne and World
Assess potential migration to EnterpriseOne if currently on World
Best practice: Create a multi-year ERP strategy that aligns with your company's growth plans
Evaluate hardware and software requirements
Develop a timeline for the transition
Tip: Engage with Oracle support and certified partners to ensure a smooth transition process
Conduct a security audit
Update user access and permissions
Best practice: Implement a regular schedule for security reviews and updates throughout the year
Oracle has wrapped up standard support for JD Edwards World. Extended support for tax and regulatory updates is available until 2025. If you're still using World, it's a good idea to start planning for alternative support strategies.
It may be time for companies to consider transitioning to JD Edwards EnterpriseOne or exploring other ERP solutions. Oracle is encouraging World customers to make the move to EnterpriseOne for ongoing support and exciting new features.
For companies wishing to continue using World, third-party support providers can offer maintenance, updates, and even new functionality development beyond Oracle's support timeline.
Even with legacy systems, companies should prioritize digital transformation initiatives, such as automating processes and integrating with other business systems.
Although World is not inherently cloud-based, businesses should investigate methods to incorporate cloud technologies into their systems to enhance scalability and gain access to new features.
It's always a great time to take a closer look at your system security. And with official support wrapping up, now is an even better time. This means doing some security check-ups and updating who has access to what.
Even though JDE World may be considered an older system by some, companies should continue to focus on continuously improving their ERP processes. This is especially true in the areas such as warehouse management and financial best practices. ns.
As finding experts in World becomes trickier, it's important for companies to be open to multiple avenues of supporting their system. This may include a focus on keeping their talented team members, offering training to keep everyone up to speed with the system and when necessary seeking outside sources to support your JDE World System.
Given the limited official support, companies need to develop a strategy to stay compliant with changing regulations and tax requirements.
World users should develop a multi-year ERP strategy that aligns with their company's growth plans, considering future migration paths or alternative solutions.
If you need assistance with any aspect of your JD Edwards World system or year-end process, consider reaching out to certified JD Edwards consultants like Briteskies for expert guidance.
Briteskies, a leader in JD Edwards solutions, offers comprehensive services for JD Edwards World and EnterpriseOne systems. With over 25 years of experience, we specialize in JDE upgrades, integrations, customizations, and support. Our team of experts helps businesses streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency through tailored JDE solutions and seamless integrations.
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