ERP migration

Migrate from Epicor BisTrack to Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between Epicor BisTrack and Infor CloudSuite Corporate. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in Infor CloudSuite Corporate.

Epicor BisTrack logo

Epicor BisTrack

Source

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Destination

Infor CloudSuite Corporate logo

Compatibility

75%

9 of 12

objects map 1:1 between Epicor BisTrack and Infor CloudSuite Corporate.

Complexity

CModerate

Timeline

6-10 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from Epicor BisTrack to Infor CloudSuite is an industry-vertical migration: BisTrack is purpose-built for lumber and building materials dealers with counter sales, kit assembly, special order SKU generation, and delivery dispatch as native features, while Infor CloudSuite is a cloud ERP built for mixed-mode manufacturers and distributors with broader financial consolidation and supply chain planning tools. We extract BisTrack data via its REST API and Smart View SQL queries, preserving kit structures and special order SKU patterns, then load into CloudSuite through its migration database and Infor ION or standard API endpoints. Multi-tenant CloudSuite does not allow direct database access, so all data must flow through approved interfaces. BisTrack dashboards, Smart View grids, and FTP-based third-party integrations do not migrate automatically; we document them for your team to rebuild. Workflows, automations, and delivery-dispatch scheduling logic do not migrate as code. We deliver a written inventory of these for your Infor administrator to rebuild in CloudSuite.

Field-level fidelity

Every standard and custom field arrives verified.

Schema-aware mapping

AI proposes the map; you confirm before any record moves.

Relationships preserved

Parent–child, lookups, and ownership stay linked.

Full activity history

Calls, emails, meetings — with original timestamps.

Attachments & notes

Documents, uploads, and inline notes move with the record.

Why teams make this switch

Two sides of the same decision

Leaving

Epicor BisTrack logo

Epicor BisTrack

What's pushing teams away

  • Speed and performance lag, especially during high-volume counter-sale periods or large data-entry sessions, frustrates users who need fast transaction throughput.
  • The system freezes or hangs regularly, forcing users to restart the application—a friction point noted across multiple reviews for accounts payable and daily operational use.
  • Steep learning curve and complex navigation require significant training investment, and knowledge is concentrated in a few power users who configured the system.
  • Customer service quality is inconsistent—support responsiveness and resolution quality depend heavily on whether the customer is on a monthly payment plan.
  • Organizational instability at Epicor's executive level and uncertainty around the company's direction has made some customers hesitant to continue investing in the platform.

Choosing

Infor CloudSuite Corporate logo

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

What's pulling them in

  • Infor CloudSuite is industry-specific out of the box — manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and food & beverage editions ship with preconfigured workflows that reduce the need for extensive customization and accelerate time to value for operations-heavy organizations.
  • The platform's deep integration with Excel for financial reporting is frequently cited as a key productivity feature, allowing finance teams to pull data directly and make changes without leaving familiar tooling.
  • AWS-hosted multi-tenant deployment eliminates data center management for IT teams, and Infor OS provides a unified integration layer (ION) that connects the CloudSuite to third-party applications without point-to-point middleware.
  • Organizations with multi-site or multi-country operations choose Infor for its multicurrency, multilanguage, and local regulatory compliance capabilities across 175+ countries, which simplifies consolidation for global CFOs.
  • The two-tier ERP strategy positioning lets corporate headquarters run CloudSuite while subsidiaries run lighter instances, which appeals to complex organizational structures that want standardization without full replacement.

Object mapping

How Epicor BisTrack objects map to Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Each row shows how a Epicor BisTrack 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.

Epicor BisTrack

Customer

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Customer

1:1
Fully supported

BisTrack Customer records map directly to Infor CloudSuite Customer. We extract via Smart View SQL or REST API, preserving Customer Number (the critical dedupe key), address fields, contact data, and pricing tier assignments. If the destination CloudSuite uses a different customer numbering scheme, we suppress the source number during import and generate a new CloudSuite customer number per the target configuration. Customer-specific pricing tiers and discount schedules map to CloudSuite Customer Price Group or Contract Price structures.

Epicor BisTrack

Vendor

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Supplier

1:1
Fully supported

BisTrack Vendor records map to Infor CloudSuite Supplier. We preserve PO terms, lead times, EDI settings, and vendor-specific contact data. When a default vendor is not set on an Item record in BisTrack, we flag these for resolution during the Vendor import phase and coordinate with the customer to assign defaults before Items load. Supplier-specific pricing tiers map to CloudSuite Supplier Price agreements if the destination edition supports them.

Epicor BisTrack

Item

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Item

1:1
Fully supported

BisTrack Item master records map to Infor CloudSuite Item with SKU, description, bin location reference, pricing, and kit assembly rules. The Max Description Length setting in BisTrack (default 254 chars) may truncate longer descriptions during import if CloudSuite enforces shorter field lengths; we flag and pad or truncate accordingly. Kit assembly structures (BOM headers and components) map to CloudSuite BOM and routing structures with a separate import phase sequenced after the parent Item load.

Epicor BisTrack

Special Order SKU

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Item (special flag)

lossy
Fully supported

BisTrack generates special order SKUs using a configurable DefaultSKU prefix pattern (e.g., zz_SOWINDOWS_0001). We capture the customer's SKU generation settings during pre-migration audit and replicate the logic in our import adapter. If CloudSuite uses a different SKU generation rule, we suppress BisTrack's auto-generation during import to avoid conflicts. Special order Items are flagged with a user-defined attribute in CloudSuite to preserve the distinction for counter sales and special order reporting.

Epicor BisTrack

Kit Assembly

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

BOM + Routing

1:many
Fully supported

BisTrack kit structures (kit header with component Items and quantities) map to Infor CloudSuite Bill of Materials (BOM) with a BOM type of Kit. Component quantity and scrap factors preserve from BisTrack. If the kit has a bill of materials routing with work centers and operation sequences, these map to CloudSuite Routing records attached to the BOM. BOM and Routing are sequenced for import after all component Items have loaded successfully.

Epicor BisTrack

Sales Order

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Sales Order

1:1
Fully supported

BisTrack Sales Order headers and lines map to Infor CloudSuite Sales Order. Order header fields (order number, order date, customer reference, terms) map directly. Order lines reference Item, quantity, unit of measure, pricing, and special order flag. Special order SKUs on lines are resolved by matching to the Item records imported in the Items phase. Back-reference to Customer is resolved via the Customer Number dedupe key established during the Customer import phase.

Epicor BisTrack

Purchase Order

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Purchase Order

1:1
Fully supported

BisTrack PO records map to Infor CloudSuite Purchase Order. Line items reference Supplier and Item records, so we sequence the import to load Suppliers and Items before POs to maintain referential integrity. Open PO status flags (released, pending, closed) map to CloudSuite PO status. If the destination uses multi-company PO processing, we coordinate with the customer to set the correct company assignment during PO header creation.

Epicor BisTrack

Quote

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Quote

1:1
Fully supported

BisTrack Quotes accessible via API and the outside sales module map to Infor CloudSuite Quote. We preserve quote status, expiration dates, and conversion history. Quoted line items reference current item prices. If a Quote references an Item that has changed pricing or been discontinued, we flag these records during import scoping so the customer can decide whether to migrate the quote as historical or exclude it from the active migration scope.

Epicor BisTrack

Inventory

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Warehouse / Bin / On Hand

1:many
Mapping required

BisTrack inventory levels, bin locations, and on-hand quantities per warehouse map to Infor CloudSuite's multi-level warehouse structure. Each BisTrack warehouse maps to a CloudSuite Warehouse; each bin location maps to a Bin within that Warehouse; on-hand quantities map to Item-warehouse on-hand records. Stock history is available via Smart View SQL but may require a separate import phase or archival strategy depending on the volume and the customer's CloudSuite storage planning.

Epicor BisTrack

Accounts Receivable

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Invoice / AR

1:1
Mapping required

BisTrack AR invoices and payment records are exportable via Smart View SQL. The invoice-to-payment reconciliation lookup interface in BisTrack is reportedly cumbersome; we extract open invoices and payment history via Smart View and flag any records with missing payment linkage for manual reconciliation before AR loads into CloudSuite. Open invoice balances map to CloudSuite AR with customer and invoice number references preserved.

Epicor BisTrack

Accounts Payable

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Invoice / AP

1:1
Mapping required

BisTrack AP data including vendor invoices and payment records export via Smart View SQL. Duplicate invoice controls are a native BisTrack feature we flag during import scoping to avoid re-triggering duplicate detection logic in CloudSuite AP that may use different threshold rules. Open AP balances map to CloudSuite AP with vendor and invoice number references preserved.

Epicor BisTrack

Chart of Accounts

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

GL Account

1:1
Mapping required

BisTrack GL accounts accessible via Smart View map to Infor CloudSuite GL Account. We map account numbers and hierarchies to CloudSuite's chart of accounts, noting that segment structures (e.g., department cost centers) may require a different account code format. If BisTrack uses a flat account structure and CloudSuite requires segmented accounts, we decompose the BisTrack account number into the appropriate segment fields during the transform phase.

Gotchas + challenges

What specifically takes care here

Platform-specific issues from each side, plus the pair-specific challenges that don't show up on either platform's page on its own.

Epicor BisTrack logo

Epicor BisTrack gotchas

High

Web Service License Throttling Affects API Migration Speed

High

FTP-Based Import Requires BisTrack-Side Setup

Medium

Special Order SKU Generation is Configurable and Must Match

Medium

Dashboard and Smart View Configurations Are Not API Exportable

Low

Epicor Cloud Migration Requires Ascend Program Enrollment

Infor CloudSuite Corporate logo

Infor CloudSuite Corporate gotchas

High

Infor OS tier-based usage limits gate API and BaaS capabilities

Medium

Custom Fields use inconsistent naming across Infor editions

Medium

SQL migration utility requires source database access

Medium

Multi-site and multi-currency data require separate period closure sequencing

Low

REST API payload and timeout limits restrict bulk migration throughput

Pair-specific challenges

  • Infor CloudSuite multi-tenant prevents direct database access

    Infor CloudSuite's multi-tenant cloud architecture does not allow direct database access. All data migration must flow through Infor's migration database, Infor ION middleware, or approved API endpoints. This differs fundamentally from BisTrack, where Smart View SQL provides direct query access to the underlying tables. We load data into the CloudSuite migration database first, run Infor's data assessment process to validate transforms and generate error reports, then copy target table data into the CloudSuite production database. This two-step approach adds a migration phase that is not present in direct SQL-to-SQL migrations and requires coordination with Infor's deployment methodology (IDM). The customer must have Infor ION or standard API access provisioned in their CloudSuite tenant before migration begins.

  • Custom code modifications do not migrate to CloudSuite extensions

    BisTrack on-premises installations sometimes include custom stored procedures, modifications to core application code, or user-defined database objects built to handle LBM-specific workflows. Infor CloudSuite's multi-tenant architecture does not support core code modifications—every custom modification must be replaced by standard CloudSuite functionality, rebuilt as an approved extension, or eliminated through process change. We catalog every custom stored procedure and code modification during the pre-migration audit and flag each one with a CloudSuite replacement recommendation. Custom reports built in Crystal Reports or custom SQL queries need to be rebuilt in Infor Birst or a third-party reporting tool. This assessment typically adds two to four weeks to the scoping phase for customers with significant customizations.

  • Special order SKU generation logic must be preserved or suppressed

    BisTrack generates special order SKUs using a configurable DefaultSKU prefix pattern that runs at order entry. If the destination CloudSuite does not replicate this pattern, new special orders created post-migration will use CloudSuite's default SKU logic, creating a mismatch between migrated historical data and new orders. We capture the customer's BisTrack SKU generation settings during pre-migration audit, replicate the logic in our import adapter, and suppress BisTrack's auto-generation during the migration window. Post-migration, the customer configures CloudSuite's Item numbering rule to match BisTrack's pattern, or accepts a new numbering convention with a cross-reference table for historical lookups.

  • FTP-based third-party integrations require BisTrack-side reconfiguration

    Third-party integrations such as SaberisConnect use BisTrack's FTP process within eBusiness to push quotes and orders. Before we can import data from these integrations, BisTrack must be explicitly notified to configure the FTP import, and BisTrack must set up the import definition. This is not self-service on the integration partner side. We include a step in our migration checklist to confirm BisTrack support has completed FTP configuration before attempting data imports that depend on these integrations. If the third-party integration will be replaced post-migration with an Infor ION connector or API-based integration, we flag this as a separate integration rebuild item outside the data migration scope.

  • Dashboard and Smart View configurations are not API-exportable

    BisTrack's role-based dashboards and Smart View grid configurations are user-built and stored in a format not accessible via API. We cannot migrate them automatically. During scoping, we document which dashboards and Smart Views are in active use, the data sources they reference, and the filter and sort logic applied to each. This documentation serves as a functional specification for rebuilding the equivalent dashboards in Infor Birst or CloudSuite's native role-based workspaces. Organizations with dozens of custom Smart Views should budget an additional four to eight weeks for the rebuild effort, which is outside standard migration scope.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful Epicor BisTrack to Infor CloudSuite Corporate data migration

  1. Discovery and scoping

    We audit the source BisTrack installation across customer count, vendor count, item count, kit assembly complexity, warehouse and bin-location depth, open sales order and purchase order backlogs, quote volume, AR/AP balance counts, and any custom fields (UD codes) in active use. We extract the Smart View SQL queries that power the customer's critical reports so we understand the data model in practice, not just in theory. We pair this with a CloudSuite edition and industry-fit assessment: CloudSuite Distribution for wholesale/distribution LBM dealers, CloudSuite Industrial for manufacturing, or CloudSuite Financials for multi-entity consolidation. The discovery output is a written migration scope, a data volume estimate, a CloudSuite edition recommendation, and a list of any known customization dependencies that require resolution before migration begins.

  2. Customization and integration inventory

    We catalog every BisTrack custom stored procedure, core code modification, FTP-based integration, and Smart View or dashboard configuration in active use. Each item receives a classification: configuration (can migrate as-is), extension (can rebuild in CloudSuite), or elimination (no longer needed). For custom reports, we identify the source Smart View SQL and document the functional requirement so the customer's BI team can rebuild in Infor Birst. For FTP-based integrations, we identify the trading partner and the data flow direction so the customer can plan an Infor ION or API-based replacement. This inventory is a prerequisite to CloudSuite's customization-free deployment model.

  3. Schema design and CloudSuite migration database setup

    We design the destination schema in CloudSuite's migration database. This includes configuring the chart of accounts segment structure, warehouse and bin-location hierarchies, customer and supplier number schemes, item numbering rules (including special order SKU prefix configuration), unit of measure definitions, and any user-defined fields matching BisTrack UD codes. We set up the migration database connection in CloudSuite, define the import parameters, and configure the data assessment process so that preliminary data transfer runs can generate error reports before production loads begin. The schema design phase coordinates with the customer's Infor administrator and any Infor implementation partner to ensure the migration database aligns with the target CloudSuite production configuration.

  4. Smart View extraction and data quality assessment

    We extract data from BisTrack via Smart View SQL for transactional records and via the REST API for master data entities. We run a data quality assessment on the extracted records: duplicate detection (customer numbers, item numbers, vendor numbers), missing required fields, invalid address formats, orphaned transactions (orders referencing deleted customers or items), and special order SKU pattern validation. We produce a data quality report and work with the customer to resolve critical issues before the first migration load. Any SKUs that would conflict with CloudSuite's numbering rules are flagged for suppression or remapping at this stage.

  5. Staged migration in dependency order

    We run the migration in record-dependency order through CloudSuite's migration database and data transfer process. Master data loads first: GL accounts, customers, suppliers, items and kits, then warehouses and bin locations. Transactional data follows: open purchase orders, sales orders, quotes, inventory on-hand, AR invoices, and AP invoices. Each phase runs the Infor data assessment report to catch transform errors, then proceeds to production database copy. Special order SKUs are loaded with the suppression flag active to prevent double-generation. Activity history and notes are loaded last via the standard API. Each phase emits a row-count reconciliation report before the next phase begins.

  6. Cutover, validation, and handoff

    We freeze BisTrack writes during the cutover window, run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration window, then enable CloudSuite as the system of record. We perform a final reconciliation comparing migrated record counts against BisTrack source counts and spot-checking 25-50 records across each entity type. We deliver the integration and dashboard rebuild inventory to the customer's Infor administrator. We support a one-week hypercare window for reconciliation issues. Workflows, automations, delivery-dispatch scheduling, and FTP-based third-party integrations do not migrate as code; these are documented separately for the customer's administrator or Infor implementation partner to rebuild in CloudSuite's native tooling.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

Epicor BisTrack logo

Epicor BisTrack

Source

Strengths

  • Industry-specific ERP built natively for LBM dealers—no vertical configuration required for counter sales, special orders, or kit pricing.
  • Centralized data eliminates duplicate tracking between in-store POS and online sales channels.
  • Smart View SQL access provides direct data extraction without relying on canned reports or developer support.
  • Browser-based interface supports remote and mobile access for outside sales representatives.
  • Automation Studio powered by Workato offers 2,000+ pre-built connectors for integrating BisTrack with external platforms.

Weaknesses

  • Performance lags under high-volume data entry or large transaction loads, requiring users to restart the application.
  • No publicly documented pricing tiers—quotes are provided on request, complicating budget planning for migrations.
  • Steep learning curve and complex navigation mean new users and administrators require significant training time.
  • Web Service license gating can throttle API response times, affecting automated migration throughput.
  • Epicor corporate stability concerns (leadership turnover, ownership changes) have created uncertainty for long-term customers.
Infor CloudSuite Corporate logo

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Destination

Strengths

  • Industry-specific preconfiguration across manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and food & beverage reduces post-implementation customization effort.
  • Deep Excel integration for financial reporting allows finance teams to export, manipulate, and push data back without leaving a familiar environment.
  • Multi-tenant AWS deployment with Infor OS provides a unified integration layer that simplifies connecting to third-party applications and legacy systems.
  • Strong multicurrency, multilanguage, and regulatory localization capabilities support organizations operating across 175+ countries from a single platform.
  • Modular architecture allows organizations to deploy core financials, supply chain, or manufacturing modules independently and expand over time.

Weaknesses

  • Opaque pricing model with no public per-user rates and deployments commonly ranging from $500K to $5M creates significant budget uncertainty for prospective buyers.
  • Implementation complexity and timeline (commonly 2+ years for large deployments) leads to extended periods of reduced productivity and elevated project risk.
  • Steep learning curve with hidden options and a lack of public setup guidance makes self-service onboarding difficult compared to competitors with richer documentation communities.
  • Manufacturing module functionality is perceived by some users as outdated relative to modern ERP platforms, with reported bug issues that require workarounds.
  • Tight coupling between modules and environment-specific configurations makes migration to non-Infor systems labor-intensive, increasing switching costs.

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Moderate ERP migration. 4 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

C

Overall complexity

Moderate migration

Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across Epicor BisTrack and Infor CloudSuite Corporate.

  • Object compatibility

    C

    4 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

  • Field mapping clarity

    C

    Field mapping is derived from defaults — final spec confirmed during the sample migration.

  • Timeline complexity

    B

    8-object category — typical timelines run 2–7 days end-to-end.

  • API constraints

    B

    Epicor BisTrack: Not publicly documented; Web Service license exhaustion causes exponential backoff.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

    Epicor BisTrack doesn't expose a bulk API — REST + parallelization used for high-volume runs.

Estimator

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Most migrations land between six and ten weeks for accounts under 50,000 Items and 20,000 Customers with a single warehouse and no kit assemblies. Migrations with multi-warehouse bin-location hierarchies, kit assembly structures, large special order SKU populations, open PO and SO backlogs, or a multi-site CloudSuite destination move to fourteen to twenty-two weeks because of Smart View SQL extraction complexity, SKU pattern replication, and referential sequencing across warehouse locations. CloudSuite implementation timelines from Infor (9-18 months for standard enterprise deployments) run in parallel and are separate from the data migration timeline managed by FlitStack AI.

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