Continuing great job on the discussions. Keep up the good work. \u00a0 You raised most of\u00a0the important\u00a0points but let me summarize my view.<\/p>\n
Q1<\/strong>: How to assure master data integration works well for all? \u00a0This is hard with ERP systems because master data is used so extensively across so many transactions, processes, etc. \u00a0Company needs to have a good\u00a0plan, lots of well defined processes\u00a0and\u00a0controls. \u00a0It’s important that there is a broad understanding of master data and appreciation for good data. \u00a0This comes only with good training and strong management focus.<\/p>\n Q2<\/strong>: Who should play the key role in defining and assuring quality of master data? \u00a0All processes who use the data, not just the main users need a say in what the master data is (definitions, processes, etc.). \u00a0Because of the high degree of integration across business processes in ERP systems those in charge of master data need integration\/ broad perspectives. \u00a0 Accounting \/ finance is one critical voice\u00a0but in my experience not the best to be in charge. \u00a0A strong financial focus can be just as bad as another groups focus (e.g. sales, supply chain, etc.) Q3<\/strong>: What is riskier: inaccurate data or excessively repetitive data? \u00a0Both are bad. \u00a0You all gave some great examples. \u00a0 I agree that inaccurate data causing problems is more common than repetitive, but be aware of both.<\/p>\n Q4<\/strong>: Which transaction is most ‘Sensitive’? \u00a0Many, many transactions are sensitive – no correct answer. \u00a0The rule of thumb I used is that any transaction that creates master data or creates or can lead to creation of a financial transaction is sensitive. \u00a0Note that many systems and configuration transactions are sensitive and need to be locked down in production.<\/p>\n A good ERP systems runs on good master data.<\/p>\n This coming week we will look\u00a0change management and development aspects of ERP systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Continuing great job on the discussions. Keep up the good work. \u00a0 You raised most of\u00a0the important\u00a0points but let me summarize my view. Q1: How to assure master data integration works well for all? \u00a0This is hard with ERP systems because master data is used so extensively across so many transactions, processes, etc. \u00a0Company needs […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22812,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[716794],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3247","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-week-10-monitoring-evaluating-it","7":"entry"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis5121sec701fall2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3247","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis5121sec701fall2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis5121sec701fall2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis5121sec701fall2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22812"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis5121sec701fall2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3247"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis5121sec701fall2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3247\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4902,"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis5121sec701fall2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3247\/revisions\/4902"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis5121sec701fall2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3247"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis5121sec701fall2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3247"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.mis.temple.edu\/mis5121sec701fall2019\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nMy experience is there needs to be a defined master data\u00a0coordinator (data steward is term many of you used – great term). \u00a0Great, cooperative master data coordinators and new Master Data Management (MDM) software are becoming a must for strong ERP system users.<\/p>\n