E-commerce · Value Creation

Application stack rationalization

Published · Reviewed by The Diligence Standard Team · Updated

Duplicate applications, unused seats and overlapping functions can create recurring avoidable cost.

Records to reconcile

  • Application inventory
  • Invoices and usage
  • Integration and cancellation map

Warning signal

Savings remove tools that support revenue, compliance or critical workflows.

Transaction impact

Recurring software savings may be real but migration can create operating risk.

Response

Classify keep, replace, consolidate and retire with owners and transition cost.