Episode 110
Odoo Data Migration Guide
Published on:
17th August, 2026
70% of ERP projects fail — and the culprit isn't bad software or poor training. It's the one thing most companies treat as an afterthought: data migration.
What You'll Learn
- Why data migration is the #1 silent killer of ERP implementations — and what the real consequences look like months after go-live
- The two core categories of data you must migrate (and why the source system changes everything)
- The three biggest technical pitfalls: data quality issues, mapping mismatches, and business continuity risks
- How long migration actually takes — from a two-week spreadsheet move to a four-month enterprise overhaul
- Real-world cautionary tales from Lidl and Zimmer Biomet that prove even giants get this wrong
Podcast Agenda
00:00 - The Statistic That Should Make You Nervous
00:43 - Why Companies Treat Migration Like Packing Boxes
01:23 - The Nightmare Scenario: When Bad Data Hides for Months
02:12 - What You're Actually Moving: Master Records vs. Transactional Data
02:47 - The Three Hidden Dangers: Quality, Mapping & Continuity
02:33 - How Long Does Migration Really Take?
03:08 - DIY Disasters: Lidl, Zimmer Biomet & the Cost of Underestimating
03:34 - The Bottom Line: Migration Is Your Foundation
