ERP migration
Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP and Infor CloudSuite Corporate. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in Infor CloudSuite Corporate.
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP
Source
Infor CloudSuite Corporate
Destination
Compatibility
7 of 11
objects map 1:1 between eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP and Infor CloudSuite Corporate.
Complexity
BStandard
Timeline
8-12 weeks
Overview
Moving from eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP to Infor CloudSuite is a cross-platform ERP migration with significant data-model and accounting-structure implications. eBIZ SMARTZ uses a consolidated database organized around Customers, Orders, Invoices, Payments, and financial records with separate HR and operating location modules. Infor CloudSuite uses industry-specific ERPs with Infor OS, Coleman AI, and Birst analytics available only in the cloud tier. We extract master data and historical transactions from the eBIZ SMARTZ database, sequence journal entries to maintain the audit trail through the cutover window, and load through Infor's data migration utility or its REST APIs depending on the CloudSuite product line. Custom fields added during eBIZ SMARTZ implementation require field-level mapping to destination schemas, and organizational structures (corporate headquarters, divisions, operating locations) must resolve to Infor hierarchies. We do not migrate workflows, automations, forms, or business rules as code; we deliver a written inventory of these for your Infor administrator to rebuild post-migration.
Every standard and custom field arrives verified.
AI proposes the map; you confirm before any record moves.
Parent–child, lookups, and ownership stay linked.
Calls, emails, meetings — with original timestamps.
Documents, uploads, and inline notes move with the record.
Source platform
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP platform overview
Scorecard, SWOT, gotchas, and pricing for eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP.
Destination platform
Infor CloudSuite Corporate platform overview
Scorecard, SWOT, gotchas, and pricing for Infor CloudSuite Corporate.
Data migration guide
The complete Infor CloudSuite migration guide
Data model, import mechanisms, field mapping strategy, pitfalls, and cutover — by the engineers running it.
Destination checklist
Infor CloudSuite migration checklist
Pre- and post-cutover tasks for moving onto Infor CloudSuite Corporate.
Why teams make this switch
Leaving
What's pushing teams away
Choosing
What's pulling them in
Object mapping
Each row shows how a eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP object lands in Infor CloudSuite Corporate, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.
Typical mapping — final map is confirmed during the sample migration step.
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP
Customer
Infor CloudSuite Corporate
Customer / Party (Infor M3) or Account (Infor CloudSuite Industrial / Distribution)
1:1eBIZ SMARTZ Customer master records map to Infor Customer or Party depending on the destination CloudSuite product line. The 360-degree customer view (consolidated order history, invoice records, and payment status) transfers as related transactional records linked to the Customer. We preserve the customer account number and tax registration as distinct fields for reconciliation against Infor's party-level schema. Dedupe matching uses customer account number as the anchor key.
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP
Order
Infor CloudSuite Corporate
Sales Order / Customer Order
1:1eBIZ SMARTZ Orders map to Infor Sales Order or Customer Order depending on the destination CloudSuite product line. The transactional linkage to the Customer record is preserved through the party lookup. Order status, order dates, and line items transfer with field-type mapping (date formats, numeric precision) applied during the transformation step. We flag any orders that reference inventory items not present in the destination item master for customer resolution before production load.
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP
Invoice
Infor CloudSuite Corporate
Invoice / Accounts Receivable Invoice
1:1eBIZ SMARTZ Invoice records map to Infor Invoice records with references preserved to the originating Customer and Order. Payment reconciliation status from the consolidated database transfers to Infor's open invoice tracking. We handle the mapping from eBIZ SMARTZ invoice numbering conventions to Infor's document number structure during the transform phase.
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP
Payment
Infor CloudSuite Corporate
Payment / Cash Receipt
1:1eBIZ SMARTZ Payment records map to Infor Payment or Cash Receipt records linked to the associated Customer and Invoice for cash application. Payment method codes (cash, cheque, bank transfer, card) map to Infor payment type codes. Payment dates and amounts transfer with currency handling applied for multi-currency scenarios.
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP
Master Data: Chart of Accounts
Infor CloudSuite Corporate
Chart of Accounts / GL Account
lossyThe eBIZ SMARTZ chart of accounts (multi-level structure) maps to Infor's account master with attention to account type, cost-center assignment, and currency posting rules. We analyze the eBIZ SMARTZ account hierarchy and flatten it into Infor's account structure, preserving account codes and descriptions. Custom accounts added during eBIZ SMARTZ implementation are flagged for the customer's Infor administrator to validate against industry-specific account templates.
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP
Financial Records: Journal Entries
Infor CloudSuite Corporate
General Ledger Journal Entry
lossyHistorical journal entries and subledger transactions require sequencing to preserve the audit trail through the cutover window. We extract journal entries with full line-item detail (account, debit, credit, cost center, description, source module) and sequence them chronologically. Infor CloudSuite's migration utility supports stored procedures for table mapping; we use these or custom stored procedures for journal entry imports that require multi-line validation before commit.
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP
Operating Location
Infor CloudSuite Corporate
Operating Unit / Company / Site
1:manyeBIZ SMARTZ corporate headquarters and division or operating location structures map to Infor organizational hierarchy entities. A single eBIZ SMARTZ operating location may represent a company, an operating unit, or a site depending on the customer's organizational structure. We split the source hierarchy into the appropriate Infor entities (Company code, Operating Unit, Site) during the transform phase based on the customer's intended Infor deployment model.
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP
Employee / HR Module
Infor CloudSuite Corporate
Employee / Worker
1:1eBIZ SMARTZ employee records (from the HR module) map to Infor Worker or Employee records depending on the destination CloudSuite product line. We transfer employee number, name, department, cost center, employment status, and compensation history where the destination schema supports historical compensation fields. HR benefits data requires field-level mapping to Infor's HR schema and may require the customer's Infor HR administrator to validate benefit plan mappings.
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP
Master Data: Product / Item
Infor CloudSuite Corporate
Item / Product
1:1eBIZ SMARTZ item or product master records map to Infor Item or Product depending on the destination CloudSuite product line. Item codes, descriptions, unit of measure, and costing method transfer with field-type mapping applied. Inventory valuation method from eBIZ SMARTZ maps to Infor's costing configuration. Items flagged as active or inactive transfer with the status preserved.
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP
Asset / Procurement Module
Infor CloudSuite Corporate
Fixed Asset / Purchase Order
1:1eBIZ SMARTZ asset records and procurement transactions (purchase orders, receipts) map to Infor Fixed Asset and Procurement records. Asset acquisition cost, depreciation method, and asset life transfer to Infor's fixed asset master. Open purchase orders map to Infor Purchase Order records with line items and vendor references. We flag assets with non-standard depreciation schedules for customer review before Infor configuration.
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP
Cost Center
Infor CloudSuite Corporate
Cost Object / Cost Center
lossyeBIZ SMARTZ multi-level cost center structures map to Infor cost objects. The cost center hierarchy (category levels, parent assignments) transfers and is validated against Infor's cost center structure. Project-linked cost centers require additional mapping to Infor project cost objects if the destination CloudSuite product includes project accounting.
| eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP | Infor CloudSuite Corporate | Compatibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer | Customer / Party (Infor M3) or Account (Infor CloudSuite Industrial / Distribution)1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Order | Sales Order / Customer Order1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Invoice | Invoice / Accounts Receivable Invoice1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Payment | Payment / Cash Receipt1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Master Data: Chart of Accounts | Chart of Accounts / GL Accountlossy | Fully supported | |
| Financial Records: Journal Entries | General Ledger Journal Entrylossy | Fully supported | |
| Operating Location | Operating Unit / Company / Site1:many | Fully supported | |
| Employee / HR Module | Employee / Worker1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Master Data: Product / Item | Item / Product1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Asset / Procurement Module | Fixed Asset / Purchase Order1:1 | Fully supported | |
| Cost Center | Cost Object / Cost Centerlossy | Fully supported |
Gotchas + challenges
Platform-specific issues from each side, plus the pair-specific challenges that don't show up on either platform's page on its own.
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP gotchas
No public API documentation for self-service extraction
Two distinct products carry similar branding
User-Defined Workflows are configuration data, not transactional records
Custom fields and RepSmith report definitions vary by implementation
Infor CloudSuite Corporate gotchas
Infor OS tier-based usage limits gate API and BaaS capabilities
Custom Fields use inconsistent naming across Infor editions
SQL migration utility requires source database access
Multi-site and multi-currency data require separate period closure sequencing
REST API payload and timeout limits restrict bulk migration throughput
Pair-specific challenges
Migration approach
Discovery and destination product identification
We audit the eBIZ SMARTZ database across all modules: financials (chart of accounts, journal entries, subledgers), customers and orders, invoices and payments, HR and employees, operating locations, and any custom fields introduced during implementation. We identify the target Infor CloudSuite product (Industrial, Distribution, M3, Healthcare, or other) based on the customer's industry and functional requirements. The discovery output is a written migration scope, schema gap analysis, and a recommendation for the Infor edition and deployment model.
Source data extraction and data profiling
We extract data from the eBIZ SMARTZ database using direct database queries or the platform's export capabilities. We run a data profiling pass to assess record counts, data quality (null rates, duplicate customer accounts, inconsistent date formats), and foreign-key integrity across modules. Data quality issues are documented and addressed before transformation begins. We flag journal entry gaps, missing customer account references, and orphan transaction records for customer resolution.
Schema design and Infor destination preparation
We design the Infor destination schema based on the target CloudSuite product's data model. This includes creating company and operating unit structures from eBIZ SMARTZ operating locations, configuring the chart of accounts with eBIZ SMARTZ account mappings, setting up customer and supplier account hierarchies, and creating custom fields for any eBIZ SMARTZ custom fields that lack Infor equivalents. Schema is deployed into an Infor non-production environment first for validation.
Transformation, mapping, and preliminary transfer testing
We build the transformation logic that maps eBIZ SMARTZ fields to Infor field names, data types, and validation rules. This includes date format normalization, Y/N to checkbox conversion, account code restructuring for multi-level chart of accounts, and cost center hierarchy mapping. We run preliminary data transfers through Infor's migration utility to test the mapping, review the transfer log for errors, and define import rules to resolve field-length mismatches and constraint violations before committing data.
Sandbox migration and reconciliation
We run a full migration into the Infor non-production environment using production-like data volumes. The customer's finance and operations leads reconcile record counts (customers in, accounts in, orders in, journal entries in), spot-check financial balances and customer account details against the eBIZ SMARTZ source, and sign off on the schema and mapping before production migration begins. Corrections to the transformation logic happen in the non-production environment.
Production migration and cutover
We freeze writes to eBIZ SMARTZ during the cutover window, extract a final delta of any records modified during the migration, load master data first (chart of accounts, operating locations, customers, items), then transactional data (orders, invoices, payments, journal entries) in dependency order, and finally HR data. Journal entries are loaded last with full chronological sequencing. We run post-migration reconciliation reports comparing eBIZ SMARTZ totals (customer account balances, GL trial balance, open order count) to Infor totals. We deliver the workflow inventory document to the customer's Infor administrator.
Platform deep dives
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP
Source
Strengths
Weaknesses
Infor CloudSuite Corporate
Destination
Strengths
Weaknesses
Complexity grading
Standard ERP migration. 1 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.
Overall complexity
Standard migration
Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP and Infor CloudSuite Corporate.
Object compatibility
1 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.
Field mapping clarity
Field mapping is derived from defaults — final spec confirmed during the sample migration.
Timeline complexity
8-object category — typical timelines run 2–7 days end-to-end.
API constraints
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP: Not publicly documented.
Data volume sensitivity
eBIZ SMARTZ Business ERP doesn't expose a bulk API — REST + parallelization used for high-volume runs.
Estimator
Rule-based pricing — no per-record fees, no manual quotes. Migrations over 2M records are scoped individually.
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