Challenges
Need Central Repository for Product Data
- Business users frustrated with integrity of product data
- Product data stored in 25 different source systems with no central data hub
- Acquisition growth strategy: needs to hit ground running post acquisition.
- Ability to support corporate ERP migration & integration goals.
Strategy
Create Product Data Management Strategy
- Find plug & play MDM solution that works with the in-house technology stack including SAP & Infor ERPs.
- Select a tool that works with existing DW process but better supports ongoing data management needs. Don’t break what is already working.
- Create Product Master Records that can feed line of business systems including supply chain, ERP, CRM as well as demand planning.
Outcome
Profisee supports strong data management strategy
- Met internal goal of providing accurate data during 100 Things in 100 Days post acquisition strategy
- Able to support line of business data quality requirements for Product items.
- Established strong data management foundation to support corporate goals for ERP migration and integration.
- Further expansion plans for additional domains
