NDUS ERP360 Market Analysis Timeline

Core Technology Services (CTS), in collaboration with NDUS campuses, conducted a multi-month market analysis of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The current ERP system has been in use since 2002. The ERP plays a critical role in supporting business operations across NDUS campuses, departments, and functional areas. It supports Financials (FIN), Human Capital Management (HCM), the Student Information System (SIS), and related ancillary systems.

The purpose of the ERP360 Market Analysis was to better understand current trends and developments in ERP solutions within higher education. The analysis examined the strengths and limitations of the existing system, reviewed alternative ERP solutions available in the market, and evaluated how potential solutions could integrate with existing NDUS systems.

ERP360 timeline graphic showing phases from Feb 2023 to June 2024: communication plan, charter approval, process approval, market analysis, and preparation of executive summary, illustrated along a winding path with labeled milestones.

Timeline of Analysis

  • February–June 2023
    A communication plan was developed and shared with stakeholders across NDUS.
  • June 2023
    The ERP 360 Charter was approved by the PeopleSoft Executive Steering Committee.
  • August–September 2023
    As part of the ERP 360 approval process, executive-level assignments were made by campus presidents. Campus Pillar Leads were also appointed.
  • October 2023
    An Invitation for Bid (IFB) was awarded to Peak Performance Technologies to serve as the ERP 360 consultant.
  • October 2023–April 2024
    Peak Performance Technologies conducted a current-state assessment across all NDUS campuses. The consultant also coordinated discussions with higher education institutions that had evaluated, implemented, or deployed new ERP systems within the past five to seven years.
  • May–June 2024
    The consultant prepared and presented an executive summary of findings and recommendations.