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WHAT IS MDM?

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SAP MDM (Master Data Management )


Master data management (MDM) is a centralized collection of master data for the enterprise. MDM systems take master data from every application in an enterprise and assign it to a central repository from which it is cleaned, synchronized and disseminated. Because compliance demands are so rigid and CIOs are so cost conscious, experts predict MDM will continue to attract attention for data consolidation. This All-In-One guide introduces general MDM and discusses SAP's MDM solution and MDM best practices.

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WHAT IS MDM?

Master data can be defined as data that is not connected to a particular transaction but is used for many instances within an enterprise. Such items are customer information, product descriptions and vendor lists. This section will introduce you to the MDM concept and provide expert views on cases for and against MDM.
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SAP MDM

SAP has supplemented its NetWeaver package with MDM, which can manage master data from any mySAP Business Suite product. SAP's MDM software has three main components: content consolidation for organizing data, master data harmonization for cleansing data and central master data management for a single enterprise repository for master information. This section explains SAP's MDM solution and provides case studies.
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MDM BEST PRACTICES

Employing MDM for an enterprise can result in huge cost savings, clean and efficient data and meeting compliance standards. However, getting MDM up and running can be a daunting task for any IT team. This section shares best practices for a successful and worth-while MDM deployment. Learn where to start with MDM, how to get MDM for your company and what to do with MDM after installation here.
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