Hosts Chandra and Paul wrap up their discussion on de-customization of JD Edwards with Pete Cotton, Business Analyst at Irex Services, LLC. Pete emphasizes the importance of cultivating a culture conducive to change management, regularly reassessing customizations, and including cross-functional staff to maintain control over system customizations. Chandra and Paul underscore the need to understand the "why" behind business requirements and document the business justifications for changes. Pete elaborates on employing a semi-formalized change control process and highlights the cost and complexity of upgrades when customizations are excessive. The conversation delves into iterative approaches and the benefits of reducing system customizations, such as faster upgrades and more efficient system management.

05:16 Iterative approach eases code customizations burden.

07:28 Glossary overrides, custom UBEs unresolved, future updates.

11:45 Automating form personalization changes via spec mapping.

16:03 Revisit processes, evaluate customizations, involve stakeholders.

18:47 Document why, not what, business logic does.

22:31 Prioritize adoption, customization retirement, and investment.

24:45 Eliminate unnecessary customizations for smoother upgrades.

28:31 Midwesternism of the Day