Add data migration guides for systems adopting BOOST standard

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Context

Organizations adopting the BOOST standard need guidance on migrating existing data from legacy systems. Currently, the specification lacks migration guides and best practices for data transformation.

Proposed Migration Guide Components

1. Migration Planning Guide

• Assessment checklist for existing systems
• Gap analysis template
• Phased migration approach
• Risk assessment framework

2. Data Mapping Templates

Create mapping templates for common systems:

• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

  • Field mapping tables
  • Data transformation rules
  • Unit conversion guides

• Certification Systems (FSC, PEFC, SFI databases)

  • Certificate number formatting
  • Claim percentage calculations
  • Validity period handling

• Logistics Systems

  • Location data conversion to GeoJSON
  • Volume/mass unit standardization
  • Transportation mode mapping

3. Technical Migration Guides

ETL Patterns

• Extract strategies from source systems
• Transformation rules and validation
• Load procedures with rollback capabilities

Data Quality Checks

• Pre-migration validation scripts
• Data cleansing procedures
• Duplicate detection and resolution

Identity Management

• UUID generation strategies
• Legacy ID preservation approaches
• Cross-reference table management

4. Migration Tools and Scripts

• SQL migration templates
• Python migration utilities leveraging reference implementation
• CSV/Excel transformation tools
• JSON-LD conversion utilities

5. Validation and Testing

• Pre-migration data validation
• Post-migration verification procedures
• Reconciliation reports
• Performance testing guidelines

6. Common Scenarios

Scenario 1: Single Organization Migration

• Step-by-step process
• Timeline estimates
• Resource requirements

Scenario 2: Supply Chain Network Migration

• Coordination strategies
• Phased rollout approach
• Interface management

Scenario 3: Incremental Adoption

• Hybrid system operation
• Synchronization strategies
• Gradual transition planning

Benefits

• Reduced implementation time and cost
• Lower risk of data loss or corruption
• Standardized migration approach
• Better adoption rates

Deliverables

1. Migration planning document (docs/migration/planning-guide.md)
2. Data mapping templates (docs/migration/mapping-templates/)
3. Technical guides (docs/migration/technical-guides/)
4. Migration scripts (tools/migration/)
5. Validation tools (tools/validation/)

Acceptance Criteria

• Create migration planning guide
• Develop mapping templates for 3+ common systems
• Write technical migration guides
• Provide sample migration scripts
• Include validation procedures
• Add migration section to main specification
• Test guides with pilot implementation

Labels: documentation, implementation, migration, enhancement