SaaS Migration Assessment
A fixed-scope assessment that evaluates your organization's readiness for a move to Blue Yonder SaaS — covering architecture, customizations, integrations, data, operational readiness, and total cost of ownership.
Overview
The SaaS Migration Assessment is a fixed-scope engagement, typically 4–8 weeks, that provides a comprehensive evaluation of your organization's readiness to migrate from an on-premise or hosted Blue Yonder WMS deployment to Blue Yonder SaaS.
The assessment is designed to give your leadership team the information they need to make an informed go/no-go decision — with a clear understanding of the effort, risk, timeline, and cost implications of the migration.
Assessment Scope
Six dimensions of SaaS readiness, evaluated systematically.
Architecture
Review your current deployment architecture — servers, databases, middleware, and network topology — to identify migration implications and constraints.
Customizations
Inventory and classify all customizations — custom code, screen modifications, rules engine changes, and extensions — to assess SaaS compatibility.
Integrations
Map all inbound and outbound integrations — ERP, TMS, MHE, label printers, and third-party systems — to evaluate migration complexity.
Data
Assess data volume, quality, and migration requirements — including master data, transactional history, and reporting data.
Operational Readiness
Evaluate organizational readiness — team capabilities, change management, training needs, and support model transition.
Total Cost of Ownership
Build a TCO comparison — current state vs. SaaS — covering licensing, infrastructure, support, and ongoing operational costs.
Deliverables
Actionable outputs your leadership team can use to make informed decisions.
Readiness Report
A comprehensive readiness report scoring each assessment dimension — with clear findings, risk indicators, and recommended actions.
Gap Analysis
A detailed gap analysis identifying specific items that require remediation before migration — with effort estimates and priority classification.
Migration Roadmap
A phased migration roadmap with timeline estimates, resource requirements, and key milestones — from preparation through cutover.
Our Approach
A structured, collaborative engagement from kickoff to final report.
Discovery & Data Gathering
We begin with stakeholder interviews, system documentation review, and technical analysis of your current deployment. Our team works alongside your technical and business leads to build a complete picture of your environment.
Analysis & Findings
We analyze findings across all six assessment dimensions, score each area, and develop specific recommendations. Draft findings are reviewed with your team before the final report is delivered.