Author name: Jonathan

I’ve been analysing our current ERP landscape—still running Microsoft Great Plains—but starting to plan how Oracle EBS might improve our manufacturing workflows. Before committing to any configuration, I focus on three areas: By laying this groundwork—mapping processes, cleansing master data and limiting the scope of the first pilot—I’m confident we’ll avoid the common pitfalls of […]

Effective reporting in Oracle EBS can transform raw transaction data into actionable insights. Here are a few principles I follow to make sure reports serve real-world decision-making needs: By focusing on clear business questions, leveraging Oracle’s existing metadata and adding smart prompts, I’ve been able to deliver reports that managers actually use—rather than files that

Oracle EBS is modular by design, which means each component addresses a specific part of manufacturing operations. In my role, I focus on four primary modules: Understanding how these modules interact—inventory feeds WIP, WIP completions feed cost management—gives me clarity on where to focus during the initial design sessions. It also helps when business stakeholders

Migrating data into Oracle EBS is often the most underestimated part of any ERP project. From my experience, a disciplined approach cuts early errors and saves weeks of rework: These steps have consistently reduced our initial load errors by over 70%. By catching inconsistencies early—in a safe environment—we minimise surprises during cut-over and ensure the

Out of the box, Oracle EBS workflows cover many standard business processes, but there are always a few local tweaks that make life easier. From my vantage point as a Business Analyst, here are two approaches I’ve found effective: After making any changes, I always run a handful of test transactions in a sandbox: create