Develop a Master Data Management Practice and Platform

Are you sure you have a master data problem?

The Situation

The volume of enterprise data is growing rapidly and comes from a wide variety of internal and external data sources (e.g. ERP, CRM). When data is located in different systems and applications, coupled with degradation and proliferation, this can lead to inaccurate, inconsistent, and redundant data being shared across departments within an organization.
Data kept in separate sources can result in poor stakeholder decision making and inefficient business processes. Some common master data problems include:
- The lack of a clean customer list results in poor customer service.
- Hindering good analytics and business predictions, such as incorrect supply chain decisions when having duplicate product and vendor data between plants.
- Creating cross-group consolidated reports from inconsistent local data that require too much manual effort and resources.

Develop a Master Data Management Practice and Platform visualization

This blueprint can help you:

Build a list of business-aligned data initiatives and capabilities that address master data problem and realize business strategic objectives.
Design a master data management practice based on the required business and data process.
Design a master data management platform based on MDM implementation style and prioritized technical capabilities.

Blueprint Contents

Develop a Master Data Management Practice and Platform – Phases 1-2
Master Data Management Readiness Assessment Tool
Master Data Management Business Needs Assessment Tool
Master Data Management Business Case Presentation Template
Master Data Management Project Charter Template
Master Data Management Architecture Design Template
Master Data Management Practice Pattern Template
Master Data Management Platform Template

Member Testimonials

After each Info-Tech experience, we ask our members to quantify the real-time savings, monetary impact, and project improvements our research helped them achieve. See our top member experiences for this blueprint and what our clients have to say.

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Overall Impact

$11,986

Average $ Saved

Average Days Saved

Member Testimonials
Client	Ideal Industries, Inc.
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	9/10
$ Saved	$12,240
Days Saved	2
Testimonial	The ability to have a second review on a pending services contract before signature saved time and an estimated $7-10K in savings The ability to have a second review on a pending services contract before signature saved time and an estimated $7-10K in savings

Member Testimonials
Client	UN-World Intellectual Property Organization
Experience	Workshop
Impact	9/10
$ Saved	N/A
Days Saved	N/A
Testimonial	The value delivered by the InfoTech workshop facilitator, Jean Bujold, goes far beyond what can be measured in time or dollar terms. His charisma a... The value delivered by the InfoTech workshop facilitator, Jean Bujold, goes far beyond what can be measured in time or dollar terms. His charisma and presence made a lasting impact on the workshop participants, creating an engaging and insightful experience. Jean demonstrated exceptional skill in engaging people and driving value through meaningful interaction. His facilitation helped set the right tone and manage expectations across the organization. I’ve also received very positive feedback from participants who found the session both informative and inspiring. A heartfelt thank you to Jean and the entire team behind the scenes for making this workshop such a success!

Member Testimonials
Client	Lindt & Sprungli (north America) Inc.
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	9/10
$ Saved	$19,720
Days Saved	20
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Member Testimonials
Client	Nozom Alkhebrat IT Co.
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	9/10
$ Saved	$4,000
Days Saved	5
Testimonial

Member Testimonials
Client	Fernco Inc
Experience	Workshop
Impact	10/10
$ Saved	N/A
Days Saved	N/A
Testimonial	Worse: Fernco is in the process of developing a Data Quality culture so to be able estimate time and dollar savings from MDM workshop is difficult ... Worse: Fernco is in the process of developing a Data Quality culture so to be able estimate time and dollar savings from MDM workshop is difficult at this time. Best: The outputs from the MDM workshop helps to lay the foundation with Data Stewards and provides essential information for engaging the support from Fernco Data Owners to continue building a data quality culture

Member Testimonials
Client	Circular Materials
Experience	Workshop
Impact	10/10
$ Saved	$25,000
Days Saved	10
Testimonial	Appreciated the hands-on modelling work with Reddy and Dirk. We will be walking away from the workshop with a good foundation of models that captu... Appreciated the hands-on modelling work with Reddy and Dirk. We will be walking away from the workshop with a good foundation of models that capture the collective knowledge of key team members. Reddy and Dirk adapted will to delivering the session remotely. I think the experience would have been even better onsite without the distractions of being accessible because of participants being on laptops.

Member Testimonials
Client	Fusion Superplex
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	8/10
$ Saved	$25,000
Days Saved	50
Testimonial

Member Testimonials
Client	WernerCo.
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	8/10
$ Saved	$68,000
Days Saved	10
Testimonial	I love the thought leadership. I wish master data was easy. I love the thought leadership. I wish master data was easy.

Member Testimonials
Client	Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	10/10
$ Saved	N/A
Days Saved	120
Testimonial	Everyone went smoothly, everything was great. Not 'worst' parts to report thus far. Everyone went smoothly, everything was great. Not 'worst' parts to report thus far.

Member Testimonials
Client	Cengage Learning
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	8/10
$ Saved	N/A
Days Saved	50
Testimonial

Member Testimonials
Client	Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	10/10
$ Saved	$25,000
Days Saved	50
Testimonial	Igor was very knowledgeable, delivered relevant materials synthesized from the Info-Tech website resources, and has offered access to other relevan... Igor was very knowledgeable, delivered relevant materials synthesized from the Info-Tech website resources, and has offered access to other relevant supporting materials to support our planned mater data management work.

Member Testimonials
Client	Blommer Chocolate Company
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	8/10
$ Saved	$13,600
Days Saved	10
Testimonial	Provided practical thoughts on how to get started. Provided practical thoughts on how to get started.

Member Testimonials
Client	Amedisys Holding, LLC
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	1/10
$ Saved	N/A
Days Saved	N/A
Testimonial	Both teams were both completely unprepared for the call. Both teams were both completely unprepared for the call.

Member Testimonials
Client	CF Industries Enterprises Inc
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	8/10
$ Saved	$2,584
Days Saved	2
Testimonial

Member Testimonials
Client	AAA Club Alliance Inc.
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	9/10
$ Saved	N/A
Days Saved	N/A
Testimonial	Igor is very knowledgeable about this area and the challenges companies face in moving forward implementing MDM. Lots of good ideas! Igor is very knowledgeable about this area and the challenges companies face in moving forward implementing MDM. Lots of good ideas!

Member Testimonials
Client	North Country HealthCare
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	10/10
$ Saved	$34,000
Days Saved	120
Testimonial

Member Testimonials
Client	Unified Health Services
Experience	Guided Implementation
Impact	10/10
$ Saved	N/A
Days Saved	20
Testimonial	All great. Very helpful. This info will help us jumpstart our data architecture efforts. All great. Very helpful. This info will help us jumpstart our data architecture efforts.

Member Testimonials
Client	Experience	Impact	$ Saved	Days Saved	Testimonial
Ideal Industries, Inc.	Guided Implementation	9/10	$12,240	2	The ability to have a second review on a pending services contract before signature saved time and an estimated $7-10K in savings The ability to have a second review on a pending services contract before signature saved time and an estimated $7-10K in savings
UN-World Intellectual Property Organization	Workshop	9/10	N/A	N/A	The value delivered by the InfoTech workshop facilitator, Jean Bujold, goes far beyond what can be measured in time or dollar terms. His charisma a... The value delivered by the InfoTech workshop facilitator, Jean Bujold, goes far beyond what can be measured in time or dollar terms. His charisma and presence made a lasting impact on the workshop participants, creating an engaging and insightful experience. Jean demonstrated exceptional skill in engaging people and driving value through meaningful interaction. His facilitation helped set the right tone and manage expectations across the organization. I’ve also received very positive feedback from participants who found the session both informative and inspiring. A heartfelt thank you to Jean and the entire team behind the scenes for making this workshop such a success!
Lindt & Sprungli (north America) Inc.	Guided Implementation	9/10	$19,720	20
Nozom Alkhebrat IT Co.	Guided Implementation	9/10	$4,000	5
Fernco Inc	Workshop	10/10	N/A	N/A	Worse: Fernco is in the process of developing a Data Quality culture so to be able estimate time and dollar savings from MDM workshop is difficult ... Worse: Fernco is in the process of developing a Data Quality culture so to be able estimate time and dollar savings from MDM workshop is difficult at this time. Best: The outputs from the MDM workshop helps to lay the foundation with Data Stewards and provides essential information for engaging the support from Fernco Data Owners to continue building a data quality culture
Circular Materials	Workshop	10/10	$25,000	10	Appreciated the hands-on modelling work with Reddy and Dirk. We will be walking away from the workshop with a good foundation of models that captu... Appreciated the hands-on modelling work with Reddy and Dirk. We will be walking away from the workshop with a good foundation of models that capture the collective knowledge of key team members. Reddy and Dirk adapted will to delivering the session remotely. I think the experience would have been even better onsite without the distractions of being accessible because of participants being on laptops.
Fusion Superplex	Guided Implementation	8/10	$25,000	50
WernerCo.	Guided Implementation	8/10	$68,000	10	I love the thought leadership. I wish master data was easy. I love the thought leadership. I wish master data was easy.
Northern Ontario School of Medicine	Guided Implementation	10/10	N/A	120	Everyone went smoothly, everything was great. Not 'worst' parts to report thus far. Everyone went smoothly, everything was great. Not 'worst' parts to report thus far.
Cengage Learning	Guided Implementation	8/10	N/A	50
Fisheries and Oceans Canada	Guided Implementation	10/10	$25,000	50	Igor was very knowledgeable, delivered relevant materials synthesized from the Info-Tech website resources, and has offered access to other relevan... Igor was very knowledgeable, delivered relevant materials synthesized from the Info-Tech website resources, and has offered access to other relevant supporting materials to support our planned mater data management work.
Blommer Chocolate Company	Guided Implementation	8/10	$13,600	10	Provided practical thoughts on how to get started. Provided practical thoughts on how to get started.
Amedisys Holding, LLC	Guided Implementation	1/10	N/A	N/A	Both teams were both completely unprepared for the call. Both teams were both completely unprepared for the call.
CF Industries Enterprises Inc	Guided Implementation	8/10	$2,584	2
AAA Club Alliance Inc.	Guided Implementation	9/10	N/A	N/A	Igor is very knowledgeable about this area and the challenges companies face in moving forward implementing MDM. Lots of good ideas! Igor is very knowledgeable about this area and the challenges companies face in moving forward implementing MDM. Lots of good ideas!
North Country HealthCare	Guided Implementation	10/10	$34,000	120
Unified Health Services	Guided Implementation	10/10	N/A	20	All great. Very helpful. This info will help us jumpstart our data architecture efforts. All great. Very helpful. This info will help us jumpstart our data architecture efforts.

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