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SAP Master Data Governance: from chaos to a single source of truth

Technological trends drive focus on data governance

Over the past years, there has been an explosion of data generation and consumption increasing the need for effective data governance. As organisations collect and analyse more data, it becomes critical to establish policies and processes for managing and securing that data, ensuring its accuracy, and compliance with evolving regulations. At the same time, new technologies such as AI and machine learning require high quality data to function effectively.

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Growing system landscape and increasing data volume

Across markets and industries, we’ve identified four technological trends that are becoming more dominant and are further triggering the need for a more mature approach to data governance. The latest developments in IT – supported by disruptive technologies – have enabled the rapid digitalisation of business processes, which in turn are becoming more specialised.

In addition, business information has become more accessible while companies are facing increasing pressure to deliver growth. These developments positively impact the number of (IT landscape) mergers, thus requiring companies to integrate data stacks. In today’s world, data is the fuel of technological progress and master data is one of its pillars.

Rapidly changing technologies

Due to fast technological progress, outdated systems are constantly upgraded (e.g., SAP ECC support is planned to end in 2027) or dropped out of the landscape and new systems are introduced.

Digitalisation of processes

The digitalisation of processes often implies the need for new systems and interfaces, which make the landscape more complex.

Specialisation of systems

Systems are more and more specialised for specific business processes. This trend typically adds additional systems and more speci c data to the existing IT environment.

IT landscape mergers

As a result of mergers andacquisitions, systems are being added to the existing ones, thereby further increasing the complexity of system landscapes.

We are your trusted advisor for SAP Master Data Governance projects. Our experts guide you throughout the whole journey from strategy to technical implementation, thereby leveraging the know-how of our diverse local team of SAP MDG certified professionals and experts from our global PwC network. Moreover, our extensive experience and our accelerator toolbox guarantee a smooth and timely project delivery.

Murugananth Chockalingam, Partner, Advisory PwC Switzerland

Our recipe to ensure a successful implementation

To make business transformations work, companies need to focus on four cornerstones: organisation, technology, data, and people. The same accounts for MDG implementations. Drawing on our previous project experiences, we are convinced that they should not be perceived solely as software implementations, but rather approached as organisational transformations.

In order to best help you succeed on your journey, we based our methodology on the PwC Transform Framework and the BxT (Business Experience Technology) way of working that breaks down silos, boosts productivity and leads to faster execution.