Synopsis
Learn how to effectively manage your enterprise's master data with SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management (MDM). With this book, you'll find out how to develop and implement your own comprehensive master data strategy to meet your organization's unique requirements. Written by an SAP insider, the book explains the importance of an enterprise data management (EDM) strategy, and how to integrate the best one for your company. It then teaches you key master data and data management concepts, including quality management, architecture and standards, governance organization and processes, and deployment and technology. You'll also explore case studies illustrating EDM at work, and learn advanced topics, such as how to incorporate an EDM project into a large ERP project, and the issues around globalization and EDM. This is the one resource you need to get your EDM strategy in place. Highlights Include: * SAP NetWeaver MDM 5.5 SP04 * EDM Framework * As-Is Assessment Scorecard * Best Practices * Integration with SAP PI (formerly XI), and SAP NetWeaver BI * Interfacing with SAP Solution Manager, and ARIS
About the Author
Andrew LeBlanc has focused his career on MDM and has consulted in the following industries: Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Discrete Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Retail and Banking, etc. He has written white papers and internal MDM related documentation for several clients, including a large home improvement retailer. Currently at SAP, Andrew is a manager in SAP Value Engineering, charged with creating MDM strategies for his large customers base.
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