Master data management (MDM) is the core process used to manage, centralize, organize, categorize, localize, synchronize and enrich master data according to the business rules of the sales, marketing and operational strategies of your company.
Master data can take the form of product, customer, supplier, location and asset information, in addition to any information sources that drive your business.
The efficient management of master data in a central repository gives you a single authoritative view of information and eliminates costly inefficiencies caused by data silos.
It supports your business initiatives and objectives through identification, linking and syndication of information and content across products, customers, stores/locations, employees, suppliers, digital assets and more.
Success in the digital economy means giving customers what they want. One thing they want more of: trustworthy data on product ingredients, origin, environmental impact and more. MDM enables the controlled visibility to deliver it.
Watch the VideoMDM is a key enabler for providing a single, trustworthy view of critical business information. Trusted data sources help reduce the costs of application integration, improve customer experience and yield actionable analytic insight. MDM delivers this by overcoming three common challenges:
MDM connects, masters and shares critical data from all your systems, including ERP, CRM, ecommerce and more. It allows you to create a 360° view of your information, including everything from the buying history of your customers to product availability and supplier interaction.
MDM is important because it allows businesses to:
When implementing master data management, developing clear data governance policies and processes is key to its success. This executive brief will provide insights into how to develop effective data governance policies and processes to support your MDM implementation, ultimately ensuring that your data is trustworthy and impactful.
Download Executive BriefEnsuring visibility and access to trustworthy data across the business ecosystem with MDM delivers multiple benefits for your business entity. Examples of benefits include:
Data management projects are hard to quantify. There is great financial value to be gained from improving data quality and automating data processes. But how do you estimate it? The ROI Calculator can help you build your business case for master data management.
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Read the blogMDM delivers core data capabilities that connect and provide information to every point in the business, enabling data-driven innovation and digital transformation, including:
The more you understand the complexities of your business challenges, the more deliberately you can begin to choose your MDM solution. To help, here are four basic things you’ll need to take into consideration, before getting started on your journey to MDM and business success:
Build the business case
Since there are many stakeholders and factors involved in any large-scale IT project, the below guide will help you build the business case.
Align with your mission
Consider how your plan aligns with the purpose of your business. You should also develop your roadmap to highlight the obstacles you need to overcome.
Choose the right approach
Consider the available delivery options. For example, choose either a linear or an agile approach.
Quantify business value
Consider what success looks like to you and your business and establish clear, attainable metrics to track and measure results.