The success and measurable impact of many business initiatives depends on consistent, high quality material master data. Two significant business events that underscore the importance of high quality material master data are Merger / Acquisition and ERP / EAM Consolidations. Merger and Acquisition Activities The synergies driving M&A activities
Master Data Governance for Materials is unique. The workflow is more multi-domain than any other master data object, the timelines for completion are tight, and the need for accuracy is dire. We’ve included two charts below from an earlier survey which outline the make-up of Material Master Data Governance
Data Governance is a process-based structure that leverages an Approval Workflow system. The effectiveness and efficiency of the Data Governance Model depends on some critical factors. So, what supporting factors come into play in practical Data Governance deployments? We underscore ‘practical’ since our perspective on Data Governance is that it
We recently hosted a webinar, ‘Business Benefits of Material Master Data Management’, presented by George Pasti (Regional Manager, Verdantis). It was followed by an interactive Q&A session with the attendees. For those of you who missed it, here’s a quick rundown. The webinar started off by examining the various
Often overlooked, providing efficient access to, and maintaining the accuracy of, the material master is pivotal to operational success and protecting your data investment. Data Governance has emerged as the point of convergence for people, technology, and process to manage the crucial data (information) of an enterprise. This is a
I was remiss in the beginning of the year in putting down our observations of the latest in material master trends. It is not that we have been particularly distracted – simply that the manufacturing and natural resources markets have been dynamic to say the least. How to seriously
Leveraging Item or Material masters in Procurement is certainly not new. As a standing best practice, there are simply different approaches that Procurement has taken. Creating a central repository in the ERP/MR for direct and production related indirect material has been implemented for years in most discrete and process manufacturing
Senior Procurement professionals ask us about the real and measurable value of material master data management to their organizations. My answers are as varied as the companies we talk to, but there are a few common criteria that indicate both how much value there is, and how best to realize
Before proceeding with the answer to this million dollar question, we need to first know what ERP means to a business. This is because the concept of ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning differs from project to project. Some companies consider ERP as a business application strategy – one that merges
Monetizing good Master Data Management practices can be challenging. We all look at the operational efficiencies, improved reporting and analysis, turning data into actionable information, and seeing the forest as well as the trees. Don’t get me wrong – All good stuff. But the CFOs out there are looking for
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