Go Fig vs. ERP Migration

The Comparison at a Glance

Factor	ERP Migration	Go Fig
Timeline	12-24 months typical	2-4 weeks to first value
Cost	$1M-$10M+	Fraction of ERP cost
Organizational disruption	High (new workflows, retraining)	Low (keeps existing systems)
Risk	70%+ failure/overrun rate	Incremental, low-risk approach
Data centralization	Eventually, if successful	Immediate
Flexibility	Locked into vendor ecosystem	Connect any system

Why Companies Consider ERP Migrations

The appeal of a new ERP is understandable:

• Single source of truth: One system for everything
• Modern features: Better UI, cloud-native, AI capabilities
• Reduced complexity: Fewer systems to manage
• Vendor consolidation: One relationship instead of many

These are legitimate goals. The question is whether ERP migration is the best path to achieve them.

Why ERP Migrations Fail

Industry research consistently shows that 70%+ of large ERP implementations fail to deliver promised value:

Scope creep: Projects expand beyond original plans as hidden requirements emerge.

Data migration nightmares: Moving historical data is far more complex than anticipated.

Customization conflicts: Business processes don’t fit the new system’s assumptions.

User resistance: Teams struggle to adopt new workflows and interfaces.

Integration gaps: The new ERP still needs to connect to other systems.

Budget overruns: 2-3x cost overruns are common.

Even “successful” migrations often take years longer than planned and require painful compromises.

What You Actually Need

When companies pursue ERP migration, what they typically want is:

1. Single source of truth for financial and operational data
2. Faster reporting and month-end close
3. Better visibility into business performance
4. Reduced manual work and data entry

Go Fig delivers all four—without replacing your existing systems.

How Go Fig Achieves ERP Migration Goals

Single source of truth: Go Fig connects your existing ERP(s), CRM, databases, and spreadsheets into one unified data layer. You get centralized data without centralizing systems.

Faster reporting: Automated data pipelines and Excel sync eliminate manual data preparation. Month-end close accelerates from weeks to days.

Better visibility: Clean, consistent data powers dashboards and AI-driven insights. Ask questions and get answers in seconds.

Reduced manual work: Automated integrations replace copy-paste workflows. Your team focuses on analysis instead of data gathering.

The Hybrid Approach

Many organizations eventually migrate ERPs—but on their own timeline:

1. Immediately: Deploy Go Fig to centralize data from current systems
2. Short-term: Gain visibility and accelerate reporting
3. Over time: Migrate ERP modules incrementally when ready
4. Continuously: Go Fig adapts to new systems as they’re added

This approach delivers value immediately while preserving optionality for future changes.

When ERP Migration Makes Sense

Full ERP migration may be warranted if:

• Current ERP is truly end-of-life (no support, no security updates)
• Business processes need complete redesign anyway
• You have dedicated resources for a multi-year project
• Leadership has appetite for significant organizational change

Even then, Go Fig can bridge the gap during migration, ensuring business continuity while systems transition.

Risk Comparison

ERP Migration Risks:

• Project failure or major overruns (70%+ probability)
• Business disruption during transition
• Lost historical data or broken processes
• Vendor lock-in to chosen platform
• Sunk cost if project is abandoned

Go Fig Risks:

• Minimal—existing systems remain untouched
• Incremental adoption reduces risk
• Can be deployed and validated quickly
• No lock-in; works with any system

The Math

A typical mid-market ERP migration:

• Cost: $2M-$5M
• Timeline: 18-24 months
• Probability of success: ~30%

Go Fig:

• Cost: A fraction of ERP migration
• Timeline: Weeks to first value
• Approach: Incremental, reversible, low-risk