From Legacy to Cloud: Technical Strategies for Migrating Lawson HCM to Workday in Manufacturing Enterprises

Authors

  • Naga V K Abhinav Vedanbhatla

Keywords:

Lawson HCM, Workday Migration, Cloud-native HCM, Manufacturing Enterprises, Data Extraction and Transformation, API Integration, Payroll Systems, Effective Dating, Security Configuration, Parallel Run Testing, HR Data Validation

Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive technical roadmap for migrating Lawson’s on-premise Human Capital Management (HCM) system to Workday’s cloud-native platform within manufacturing enterprises. Drawing from real-world implementation experience in 2021, it details key phases including data extraction from Lawson’s relational databases, data cleansing and transformation to align with Workday’s object-based architecture, and rigorous validation of HR, payroll, and benefits data at scale. The study also examines API-led integrations with third-party systems such as Kronos and external payroll providers, addressing challenges around schema mapping and effective dating. Emphasizing minimal disruption, the article highlights lessons learned from parallel run executions, security configuration, and reconciliation processes. This blueprint equips IT architects and business leaders with practical strategies and best practices for successful HCM migration, tailored to the complex needs of manufacturing enterprises.

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Published

30.12.2021

How to Cite

Naga V K Abhinav Vedanbhatla. (2021). From Legacy to Cloud: Technical Strategies for Migrating Lawson HCM to Workday in Manufacturing Enterprises. International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering, 9(4), 420 –. Retrieved from https://www.ijisae.org/index.php/IJISAE/article/view/7643

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 4 (2021)

Section

Research Article

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