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Taking Control of your Master Data with SAPInformation GovernanceAnthony Tranchita, Senior Solutions Engineer
July 23rd, 2013
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Agenda
The Need for Master Data Governance
SAP Master Data Governance Overview
The Benefits of Master Data Governance
Summary
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Master data management is a business imperative
High master datamaintenance costsNeed for multiple systemsto manage master data indifferent domainsLack of flexibility in dynamicbusiness environments
Lack of consolidated viewof customer data across allchannelsCustomer transactions arecompromised due to limitedview of the facts
Lack of transparencyrelating to suppliers andproductsHigh costs due toinsufficient supplierselection and rationalizationLoss of potential for benefitrealization (i.e. discounts,conditions, centralcontracts)Limited availability of up-to-date master data in mybusiness network
Inconsistent financialmaster data across theenterpriseManual efforts to updatefinancial master data inlocal financial systemsRisk of non-compliance toIFRS, SOX etc.Slow group closesLack of transparency aboutchanges (Who, what, when,why?)
Organizations & Roles
Challenges
IT
CIOCFO VP of Supply Chain,VP of Planning
Financials Sales
(S)VP of Sales, (S)VPof Sales & Marketing
Supply Chain
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What happens if you don’t get it right?
Reduced Sales Effectiveness
Lack of consolidated view of customer data across all channelsCustomer transactions are compromised due to limited view of the facts
Sub-optimal Procurement Decisions
Lack of transparency relating to suppliers and productsHigh costs due to insufficient supplier selection and rationalization
Delayed Go-to-Market Process
Failure to capitalize on market opportunity when introducing new productsLack of real-time collaboration with front office, thus hindering customer services
Ineffective Business Decisions
Lack of consistent information impedes to make critical decisions supporting innovationCompromised business dynamics with negative impact on managing resources effectively
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Getting master data right in thiscomplex landscape requiresbetter information governance
MillProducts
Mining
Chemicals
Automotive
Defense & Security
Oil & Gas
Healthcare
Engineering,Construction& Operations
Industrial Machinery& Components
HighTech
Aerospace& Defense
Life Sciences
Retail
Utilities
HigherEducation& Research
Insurance
ConsumerProducts
WholesaleDistribution
Professional Services
PublicSector
Banking Media
Telecommunications
Travel &LogisticsServices
Master data is the “DNA” of the enterprise
Enterprisemaster
data
Procurement Supply chain
CRM* PLM**
Finance Manufacturing
* Customer Relationship Management** Product Lifecycle Management
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Questions that Will ShapeYour Information Governance Program
What business priority is enabled most by quality information?
What data fields and aspects of data are the most important to govern?
What are the potential benefits of governing this information?
Who are the stakeholders for the business priority?
What is the perceived and actual level of data quality?
What processes and systems are used to create and update information?
Are there standards in place today?
What business process/technology is used to govern information today?
How can I ensure success?
What does great information management look like?
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Agenda
The Need for Master Data Governance
SAP Master Data Governance Overview
The Benefits of Master Data Governance
Summary
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EnterpriseInformation
EmployeeData Entry
CustomerSelf-Service
DataMigrationProjects
ITApplication
Updates
Purchasedor RentedExternal
Data
Operational Data Governance Best PracticeBusiness Process - Point of entry and Continuous Data Quality Monitoring
Implementing InformationManagement early eliminatesrepetitive work downstream andincreases productivity andaccelerates ROI
Monitoring on-going data qualityensures business standards aremaintained
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SAP Master Data GovernanceCentrally govern master data on top of SAP Business Suite
Governance Enables governance, compliance and transparency throughintegrated staging, approval and central audit trail
ConsistentData
Delivers consistent definition, authorization and replicationof key master data entities for SAP. Eliminates error pronemanual maintenance processes for master data in multiplesystems
Integration Native integration with SAP Business Suite, SAP ERP andNON-SAP integration
Re-use Re-use of SAP data model, UI and existing business logicand configuration for creation and validation of master data
Data QualityIntegrates with SAP Data Services for data quality and dataenrichment as well as SAP Information Steward for dataremediation
SAP provides out-of-the-box, domain-specific governance to centrally create, changeand distribute master data across the entire landscape.”
Aaron Zornes, Chief Research Officer, The MDM Institute
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SAP Master Data Governance capabilitiesFacilitating utmost business process performance
SAP MasterData Governance
IntegratedObject Model
Robust DataReplication
Governance,Collaboration& Data Quality
Re-Usability& Extensibility
DeliveredOut-of-the-Box
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TCO and Business/IT ValueDelivered Out-of-the-Box
Low TCOIntegration services for NON-SAP systemsFull Integration to SAP Systems
Flexibility Workflow flexibility closely integrated frameworkfor defining business rules
Ease ofconsumption
Deliver roles on a web based UIDeliver process-centric solutionDeliver predefined Data Quality Services
Best Practice Deliver a Data Model proven by severalapplications & industries
ProcessTransparency
Reuse of existing logic of the SAP Business Suiteand process monitoring and analysis
Integration Out-of-the box data replication mechanisms,using stable mechanisms
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Business Partner Attributes
Supplier Attributes Customer Attributes
Supplier & Customer
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Cost ElementCost Element
Org. Units:CompanyGroupsProfit CenterCost Center
Org. Units:CompanyGroupsProfit CenterCost Center
Chart of AccountsChart of Accounts
GL AccountGL Account
FIN StatementVersions
FIN StatementVersions
Central DataCentral Data
Bank DetailsBank Details
Tax NumbersTax Numbers
RolesRoles
Industry SectorsIndustry Sectors
General DataGeneral Data
Comp. Code DataComp. Code Data
Purchasing DataPurchasing Data
Addresses with Usage and VersionsAddresses with Usage and Versions
ClassificationClassification
General Data& DescriptionsGeneral Data
& Descriptions
Units of MeasureUnits of Measure
Sales DataSales Data
Plant DataPlant Data
Valuation& CostingValuation& Costing
EAN, UPCEAN, UPC
Business Partner RelationshipsBusiness Partner Relationships
IdentificationIdentification
General DataGeneral Data
Comp. Code DataComp. Code Data
Sales Area DataSales Area Data
Tax IndicatorsTax Indicators
SAP Master Data GovernanceIntegrated Pre-delivered Data Models and Flexible Custom domains
Out-of-the box delivery of proven data models for operational and master data and custom domains
SDN MDGM/S ExtensibilityMDGF Data Model
ConsolidationUnits
ConsolidationUnits
Custom
Custom datadomains e.g.
Commodity,location, etc…
Custom datadomains e.g.
Commodity,location, etc…
Custom dataextensions
Non-SAP andSAP
Custom dataextensions
Non-SAP andSAP
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Principles of the master data business process
Roles, responsibilities and task authority(e.g. create, change, approve)
Collaborative and flexible businessprocesses (workflow) to distributeresponsibilities across business units
Can be adapted and configured based oncustomer business processes
Linear or distributed & workflow based
Extend the business process by addingbusiness logic and integrate data qualityor external services
In process data stored in a separatestaging repository, transferred tooperational database after final approval Approval
Business LogicBusiness Logic
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User centered designWork center provides work lists, search and applications
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Data Quality Embedded within the Business Process
Duplicate PreventionChecked early and embedded in theprocessHigh quality of matching usingEnterprise Search or Data Services
ValidationsRe-use of existing validation logic inSAP ERPCustom defined validations (e.g. codelists, simple checks, or modeled rulesvia SAP BRF+)
Address EnrichmentSimple check and selection listsIntegration with content provided bySAP Data ServicesAutomatically add Tax Jurisdiction Codere-using existing interfaces / providersEmbedded Data
Quality
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Process transparency via AnalyticsChange Request Reporting and Service Level Agreements
Change request SLA definition (e.g. max.processing time per change request type andpriority)Reporting on change request duration and SLAcomplianceMonitor and visualize information graphicallyMonitor the progress of My Change RequestsCustomers can add content to Side Panel(Floor Plan Manager/CHIPs)
CompleteSupplier
Data
RequestCreation/Change
ReviewChangeRequest
CompleteData
ApproveChangeRequest
Enrich inLocal
System
Business User MD Experts Business User MD Steward Local MD Steward
Revise
Create and Change Business Process Workflow
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Data Quality Dashboards and Remediation ProcessMaster Data Governance and Information Steward
Information Steward DataQuality Scorecards fullyintegrated with Master DataGovernance BusinessProcesses
Cleansing Case can becreated directly from failedrecords (highlighted)
Predefined validation rulesand DQ Scorecards
Records dynamicallyfiltered based on drill downin Scorecard
Short demonstration: Data Quality
Create ChangeRequest fromfailed records
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MDG Data ReplicationKey Capabilities supporting replication processes
Data Replication Framework (DRF)
Replicate selected data to SAP andNon-SAP systems by defining filters
Replication triggered via Workflowapproval, scheduled Automatically orManually invoked
Supports Key Mappings between objectinstances in non-harmonized scenariosbased on Unified Key Mapping Service(UKMS) and Value Mapping
Peer-to-peer Replication via SOAServices (ALE, RFC, File, CIF) orMediated communication supported withSAP NetWeaver Process Integration
Monitoring of replication activities,failures with drill-down capabilities
Non-SAP SystemSAP System
P2P
Mediated
MDG HubSupplier ID: 3140
Target system B(Non-Harmonized)Supplier ID: 4766
Target system A(Harmonized)
Supplier ID: 3140Target system C
(Non-Harmonized)Supplier ID: 13452
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Reusability & extensibility
Reuse standard contentReuse existing data structures andfunctionality of SAP Business Suite
Enhance functionalityBe able to enhance MDGfunctionality based on predefinedcontent (e.g. plant or sales data) orcustomer-specific extensions
Extend data structuresProvide easy-to-use extensibilitycapabilities for enhancing:
data modeluser interfaceprocessesdata replication
Central Team
CoreProcesses
Extended
IndividualProcesses
Tasks
Reused
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Central Hub for Master Data Processes Client Systems
ERP/FIN
ERP/OPS
ERP + PLM
SCM
SRM
CRM
Integrated in Application Server (ABAP)
Data QualityInterface
Data QualityInterface
Search /Dupl. Check
Search /Dupl. Check
ChangeRequestChangeRequest AnalyticsAnalytics
Key/ValueMapping
Key/ValueMapping Rules EngineRules Engine UI FrameworkUI Framework MetadataMetadata
Master Data Governance Applications
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User InterfacesUser Interfaces
Data OwnershipData Ownership
Data ReplicationData Replication
ValidationsValidations
WorkflowsWorkflows StagingStaging
3rd Party
SAP Master Data GovernanceArchitecture Overview
SAP InformationManagement SuiteSAP Information
Management Suite
EnterpriseSearch
EnterpriseSearch
Data ServicesData Services
InformationSteward
InformationSteward
PortalPortal NWBCNWBC
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Agenda
The Need for Master Data Governance
SAP Master Data Governance Overview
The Benefits of Master Data Governance
Summary
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Govern financial master dataSpeed-up your financial close with consistent and reliable data
Manage financial master data centrallyOut-of-the-box master data governance application to centrallycreate, change and distribute financial master data with focus onSAP Business SuiteUpfront accuracy of chart of accounts and other elements such asgeneral ledger, hierarchies, org units etc.Change requests organized as Editions to steer approval processDeliver consistent data across corporate group and local systemsPre-built validation against SAP business logic
ReleaseEdition
DistributeEdition
Adjust inTarget System
CreateEdition
CollectComments
CreateChange
Request
ChangeRequests
FinalApproval
Approvalby
Business
ExecuteChangesCorporate Master
Data Steward
Corporate MasterData Responsible
Master Data Council
BI Responsible
Local Accountant
Local Accountant/Corporate Accountant
Head of CorporateMaster Data
Local Accountant
CorporateAccountant
Head of CorporateMaster Data
Now that masterdata is consistent
throughout, creatinga new cost centertakes less than 30minutes instead of
several days.”
Jian Ming Se,Global IT
Associate Director,Colgate-Palmolive
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Colgate-Palmolive Supports Information GovernancePrograms with SAP
“With SAP enterprise information management solutions, we can profile govern andmeasure our enterprise data more effectively. We utilize packaged and extensiblesolutions that support governance program, automate compliance and leverage ourinvestments.”Jian Ming Se, Associate Director, Colgate-Palmolive Company
Improved EfficiencyOf business processesthrough greater dataaccuracy
Increased reliabilityof analysisThrough greater trust inbusiness information
Improved processcontrol across globallandscape
Company or OrganizationColgate-Palmolive Company
Headquarters or LocationNew York City
IndustryConsumer products
Products and ServicesHousehold, personal and oralcare, and pet nutrition products
Employees39,000
Web Sitewww.colgatepalmolive.com
SAP SolutionsSAP Master Data GovernanceSAP Information StewardBusiness Context Viewer (sidePanel)
ObjectivesSupport Information Governance for both global and regionalbusiness unitsImplement company-wide standards for master data, starting withvendor, financial and material domainsMeasure and control quality of information to make it a valuable assetthroughput the enterprise
Why SAPEnterprise-strength master-data management solutionBusiness user interface for profiling and measuring data qualityin planning reports extracted from SAP ERP and SAP AdvancedPlanning & Optimization (SAP APO)Tight integration with SAP Business Suite across the IT landscape
BenefitsIncreased accuracy of data and reports through centralizedmaintenance of master data and ongoing data qualitymonitoringFaster financial close and improved efficiency for financialreportingBetter data quality to drive process improvement across multiplebusiness channels
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Central creation and maintenance of supplier master data asa governed process within supplier lifecycle management
Reduce procurement costs based on global visibility of relationshipsImprove cycle time for new contract creation by creating andmaintaining supplier master data as a governed process acrosssupplier management processesCentralized supplier management as part of procurement to ensureSLAs are met, simplify contract management, and mitigate risk
Govern supplier master dataManage mission critical data for procurement organizations
Requestor• Central Data• Comp. Code• Purch. Org
Specialist• Review• Complete
Info
PurchasingSpecialist• Review• Purch. Info
FinancialSpecialist• Review• Finance Info
Reject/Rework
Purchasing OrgData Required?
Submit for
approval
Approve
Cancel/ChangeRequest
Company CodeData Required?
Stop
SAP solutions forinformation
governance havebrought many
benefits, such asvisibility into global
spending persupplier, whichimproved price
negotiationleverage.”
Global Data Lead,Oil & Gas Company
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Global Auto Maker Enables Operational Excellencewith Information Governance
Headquarters or LocationEurope
IndustryAutomotive
Employees15,000+
Products and ServicesSAP Master Data GovernanceSAP Data ServicesSAP Data Quality ManagementSAP Information Steward
ObjectivesAutomate and accelerate business processes, while ensuringregulatory compliance
Lower supply chain costs and accelerate time to market
Increase customer service, satisfaction and retention
Why SAPComplete solution that includes data integration, quality, and profiling,as well as master data harmonization and syndication
Ability to manage multiple master data domainsPart of a larger ERP consolidation/harmonization project
Benefits• Ensure fast yet accurate and compliant close by governing financial
master data such as chart of accounts across corporate and localsystems
Reduce procurement costs by gaining global visibility into supplierrelationships and spendImprove accuracy of dealer sales and delivery date quotes as wellcustomer order fill rates by harmonizing data across the entire order todelivery process
“Organizations that strategically manage spend realize 30% higher average annual savings.”SAP Performance Benchmarking Study
IncreasedOperational efficiency
GreaterTransparency across thesupply chain
ImprovedCustomer buying andownership experience
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Central creation and maintenance of customer master dataas a governed process managing the customer lifecycle
Obtain insight across customer interactions and leverage this insightto align marketing and sales and focus sales efforts on the mostprofitable customer opportunitiesMaintain the integrity of CRM processes allowing for improvedcampaign effectiveness, opportunity management, sales, andcustomer serviceImprove sales force productivity by eliminating duplicate customerrecords, duplicate opportunities, and ensuring complete contactinformation
Govern customer master dataEnable consistency towards your clients across all business units
RequestorMaintainCentral Data
Reject/Rework
Submit for Approval Approve
Cancel/ChangeRequest
Stop
ActivateData &Replicate
Master DataSpecialist• Review
Central Data
Central Data
Thanks to SAP wehave a solid
customer datafoundation to
support our growthobjectives.”
VP Sales,Telecommunications
Provider
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PT Telkom: Improves Information Governancewith SAP Master Data Governance
“We are very happy with SAP's ability to help us with our information governanceefforts. PT. Telkom Indonesia had a lot of data spread out across different CRMsystems. Using SAP Data Services we were able to identifying duplicates and createcleansed and standardized records for all of our customers. The next step was toproactively manage the creation of our customer data using SAP Master DataGovernance (MDG). Now we have a solid data foundation, which is critical to help usstandardize on SAP CRM and support our significant growth expectations.”PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk
ObjectivesConsolidate corporate customers across 3 separate CRM systemsImprove cross sell and up sell across home, business, and mobile customerbase
Why SAPComplete solution that includes data integration, quality, and profiling,as well as master data harmonization and syndicationAbility to handle big data requirements of telecommunications industry 100Mcustomers includes “individuals” and “organizations” by end of 2012.Enabled consolidation and standardization without disruption totransactional CRM systemsAdoption of SAP HANA for MDG in 2013
BenefitsImplemented proactive information governance modelCreated consolidated, cleansed and standardized master data repositorySet the data foundation needed to move to a single CRM system
ReducedDuplicate customerrecords
IncreasedControl and compliancewith data standards
Company or OrganizationPT Telekomunikasi Indonesia,Tbk.
Headquarters or LocationIndonesia
IndustryTelecommunications
Employees26,000
Web Sitewww.telkom.co.id
Products and ServicesSAP Master Data GovernanceSAP Data Services
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Govern material master dataIntegrated, centralized product / material data for process excellence
Manage material master data centrallyReduce time to market through central creation of consistent,correct and complete material master data as a governed processthroughout design and enterprise operations processesReduce cost of new product development and introductionthrough centralized governance of material data from engineeringto manufacturing resulting in stable and high quality productReduce manufacturing cycle time through central creation ofproduct master data as a governed process as part of enterpriseplanning and control processes feeding trusted master datathrough plant-level operations and manufacturing execution
RequestCreation/Change
CompleteMaterial
Data
ReviewChangeRequest
CompleteMaterial
Data
ApproveChangeRequest
Enrich inLocal
System
Business User MD Experts Business User MD Steward Local MD Steward
Revise
Material CreationBusiness Workflow
Material ID 4711Change Request A1
By deploying SAPMaster Data
Governance, weare able to meet
our highrequirements forthe quality of our
master data.”
Bjoern Ebeling,Associate Director,
Merck KGaA
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Agenda
The Need for Master Data Governance
SAP Master Data Governance Overview
The Benefits of Master Data Governance
Summary
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Benefits of SAP Master Data Governance
Point of entry, central creation of master dataenables high data quality and leads to significantbusiness improvements.
Out-of-the-box, process-centric applicationsprovide centralized governance for master datadomains such as financial data, supplier data,customer data, material data.
Native integration with SAP Business Suite usingexisting business logic and infrastructure leads tolow TCO.
Provides flexibility in heterogeneous environments,from configurable workflows and extensible datamodels, up to custom built applications.
SAP provides out-of-the-box, domain-specific governance to centrally create, changeand distribute master data across the entire landscape.”
Aaron Zornes, Chief Research Officer, The MDM Institute
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Thank you!
Anthony TranchitaSolutions Engineer
SAP America, Inc.Highland Landmark III3010 Highland ParkwayDowners Grove, IL 60515T 773-283-0231M 773-213-4007F [email protected]
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