In the past twenty years since we first implemented the core ERP, the higher education industry has evolved significantly, UMass needs have changed drastically, and the ERP systems serving higher education have evolved. In addition, the Peoplesoft platform will eventually reach the "end of life" where updates around functionality and security will no longer be supported.
Monthly Project Updates
April is a significant month for UMass. We are preparing to host our first ERP Summit. The UMass ERP Summit is a first-of-its-kind event for UMass campus leadership to come together to “learn, think, and share” about Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools. ERP Summit website
During the month of May the project team has worked to schedule campus post-ERP Summit follow-up meetings. The goal is to continue the discussion that was started at the Summit to gain further insight into the challenges and opportunities. ERP Roadmap Project Update May 2024
June has been busy as all the campus ERP leadership insight sessions have been scheduled. Facilitated by Deloitte, information gathered during these sessions will be used to enhance the insights gained at the April 24 ERP Summit and provide inputs into the future development of an ERP Roadmap. Below are the dates by campus. ERP Roadmap Project Update June 2024
June marked a significant milestone on UMass' ERP journey. We have begun engaging with key leaders across the System and its campuses to deepen our understanding of potential pathways forward for UMass.
Click here to view the facilitation guide used during these campus-wide conversations.
Looking ahead to next steps, July will focus on finalizing discussions across the campuses. The insights gathered from these sessions will be instrumental in enhancing our understanding at the Summit and will contribute to the development of an ERP Roadmap and business case.
Stay tuned! There is much more to come as we steer UMass towards a new era of modern cloud technology.
Coming out of the April ERP Summit and the more recent Campus Focus Groups, discussions are progressing on a number of potential ERP-related activities, including the potential development of an ERP Roadmap during the current fiscal year. Here are additional updates on what’s coming up in August, September, and beyond.
August and September have certainly been busy. Here’s a look at what we’ve been doing to position UMass for potential ERP roadmap development starting in some time in the fall. Also, check out the updates on what’s coming up in September and beyond.
We used September to update campus stakeholders who have participated in various system-wide ERP activities. Click here for additional updates, and stay tuned—this is just the beginning!
Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments about the ERP Roadmap project, please contact:
David Nero
Associate VP, Strategy & Innovation & Operational Services
UMass President's Office
dnero@umassp.edu
508-523-4018