Master Data Management (MDM) is a combination of systems and expert services that can deliver the single source of truth for disparate enterprise systems. Using a proven methodology refined over many engagements where the end result were new systems deployments, Ramco delivers rapid, actionable results, in as little as 90 days.

There are many drivers for pursuing master data management: compliance reporting for regulatory initiatives; eliminating excess inventory through the reconciliation of item numbers; and costs savings through the elimination of credit loopholes where the same customer has multiple records, to name a few. In addition, a master data management is a perfect transition to a business process platform strategy for the enterprise. MDM can identify data challenges across the organization and opportunities for extending, enhancing, or retiring systems that are not performing.

Master Data Management is available as a standalone engagement or part of a larger Business Process Platform deployment.

Developing a high performance integrated manufacturing architecture is a very challenging task that requires a combination of skills and knowledge related to plant operations, manufacturing software, and Information Technology. Embarking on this journey without a well defined up front definition often results in missed expectations and cost over runs. Emerson offers Data Management consulting services that will help you define the solution required to meet your business needs and to develop a low risk project implementation strategy.

Emerson’s approach is to first work with you to clearly define your business objectives. Is it to improve quality, increase production, lower costs, improve capital utilization, or increase inventory turns? Once the business objectives are defined, we will work with you to evaluate where the opportunities are, define the right technology and the best work practices to achieve the desired increase in operational excellence. We can apply processes such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. Value Stream Mapping is a common tool to analyze where current processes have excess cost and cycle time, or low right first time rates.