Today’s business world is characterised by constant change and faced with growing challenges. In order to operate globally as ONE Corporation, functioning business processes are of crucial importance and a critical foundation for agility and innovation of the NEXT generation. High-quality master data is essential for any end-to-end processes to work. It forms the foundation of a successful company.
SAP Master Data Management
Integrated master data management for global solutions
Why MDM?
In the current market
Harmonization of distributed systems
Architecture
Driver for standardization and harmonization of data and attributes
Sustainable data management
Data footprint
Rising awareness of master data management as gatekeeper for lean and clean data
Necessary reliability of information
Innovation
Improved data quality as a prerequisite for process improvements and innovations
Accelerated data maintenance
Automation
Automated enrichment and validation as resource saving and error avoidance measure
MDM Project Methodology
We keep data lean and clean
- Target Picture
- MDM Organization
- Puls Check
- Roadmap
- Integrative Concept
- Simplification
- Harmonization
- SAP MDG Application
- Tech Consulting
- Implementation
- Analysis of Data Quality
- Identification fields of Action
- Cleansing
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(Master) Data Governance
Rapid Integration
Cloud-ready Solution
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Single-Point-of-Truth for reference data
Workflow-driven Governance
Reliable & flexible business processes
MDM powered by full cbs portfolio
PORTFOLIO
MDM Strategy
Business Partner
Master Data Governance
Data Profiling
SimpleMDG
Reference Data Management
Holistic MDM consultancy
We provide tool-neutral consultancy along the complete/full master data lifecycle and across the entire system landscape.
Combating relevant MDM pain points and their multidimensional effects
Together with our clients, we analyze and mitigate typical master data pain points, such as poor master data quality, growing regulatory requirements for master data, M&A and missing/lacking reporting and planning.
Standardized project approach
With the mcbs project methodology and the building blocks of the MDM strategy, cbs provides clear guidelines for an MDM strategy project that considers master data management from all relevant perspectives.
MDM strategy as a success factor
The MDM strategy project provides the foundation for planned ERP system transformation projects, as well as the development of master data governance systems.
Eines der wichtigsten, aber oft unterschätzten Themen für eine anstehende S/4HANA Transformation ist der SAP Business Partner. Er wird als das neue zentrale Objekt für verschiedene Themen eingeführt, nicht nur Kunden und Lieferanten, sondern auch:
- Mitarbeiter und Business User
- Organisationsmodelle
- Ansprechpartner
Wir beraten Sie ganzheitlich in allen relevanten Aspekten, wie z.B. BP-Berechtigungen, Schnittstellen, CVI-Vorbereitung, Businesspartnerkonzepte, Customizing, Datenqualität und -bereinigung. Befreien Sie sich von der Stresskurve und starten Sie frühzeitig mit uns! Unser Team aus erfahrenen Fachleuten folgt unserer erfolgserprobten Methodik, führt umfangreiche Analysemöglichkeiten ein und ist immer auf dem neuesten Stand der Dinge. Bringen Sie Ihre Stammdatenobjekte näher zusammen und schöpfen Sie das volle Potenzial der SAP-Geschäftspartnerfunktionen für Ihr S/4 HANA-System aus.
Achieve Success with SAP MDG: A Holistic, Future-Oriented Approach to Business Excellence with cbs!
For years, neglected master data has led to inaccurate reports, poor decision-making, inefficient operations, and a loss of trust. Mergers and acquisitions further complicate data management. SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) centralizes and standardizes master data, improving data quality, decision-making, operational efficiency, and compliance.
Why SAP MDG?
- Consistent Data: Central management eliminates inconsistencies.
- Improved Data Governance: Ensures compliance and data quality.
- Efficiency: Reduces manual, error-prone processes.
- Collaboration: Eliminates data silos and enhances decision-making.
- Regulatory Compliance: Meets industry standards and regulations.
- Transparency: Eliminates duplicates and ensures accurate reporting.
cbs: Your Strategic Partner
Implementing SAP MDG alone is not enough; it must be part of a holistic master data management strategy. At cbs, we integrate SAP MDG into a comprehensive MDM strategy tailored to your business needs.
- Holistic MDM Strategy: Unites organization, processes, and systems with SAP MDG as an enabler.
- Tailored Solutions: Utilizes standard functionalities for future-proofing and innovation.
- End-to-End Services: Combines functional, technical, authorization, and migration expertise.
- Seamless Transformation: Cleanses master data in advance, minimizes disruptions during migration with cbs software solutions like cbs MDV and cbs ET.
Benefits of a Partnership with cbs
- Expertise: Over 25 years of experience in transformation and MDM projects.
- Comprehensive Approach: Strategy, implementation, and support from a single source.
- Efficiency: Seamless integration into complex programs.
With cbs, you not only implement SAP MDG; you gain a strategic, functional, and organizational partner. Our tailored solutions ensure your business operates at peak efficiency, maximizing the full potential of SAP MDG for sustainable business transformation.
Master data profiling:
Do you know your data? We help you to get detailed data insight to achieve data readiness for your upcoming project.
Our approach:
- Profiling: Counting & analyzing master data records, assessing data volume and data distribution.
- Evaluation: Comparing data for data standardization, assessing master data quality and master data usage.
- Cleansing support: Using data quality results to prepare and structure data cleansing workload.
- Standardized analysis scope and result templates to support a data-driven strategy and concept approach.
SimpleMDG – The Perfect Companion for All Things MDM!
Many companies struggle with poor data quality, lack of transparency, and inefficient data maintenance, leading to compliance risks, faulty reports, and high process costs. Often, central governance structures and modern tools are missing to systematically address these challenges.
SimpleMDG steps in right here – with a future-proof, cloud-based solution that enables sustainable improvement of data quality and governance through automated validation rules, intuitive workflows, and centralized data management.
Why SimpleMDG?
- Future-Proof Technology Platform: Cloud-ready SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
- High Data Quality Through Integrated Tools: Automated validation rules, duplicate checks, data quality services, and workflows
- 80+ Master Data Objects Out-of-the-Box: Over 80 master data objects, complemented by mass processing and a central partner portal for business partner data
- Fast Time-to-Value: Implementation in just 7–12 weeks
- Seamless Integration into SAP & Non-SAP Environments: APIs or SAP Integration Suite enable seamless connectivity to all SAP and non-SAP systems
- Compliance & Future Readiness: GxP compliance and support for transformations like RISE/GROW with a clean, controlled data foundation
cbs: Your Strategic Partner
cbs supports your customers on this holistic journey with comprehensive expertise – from strategic alignment and technical implementation to the establishment of a sustainable data culture – ensuring that SimpleMDG can fully unlock its potential for central and future-proof master data.
- End-to-End Expertise: cbs guides companies through the entire MDM lifecycle – from strategy development and technical design to operational implementation and sustainable integration.
- Proven Methodology – M-cbs Project Approach: Over 30 years of transformation experience
- Standardized, Future-Proof Solutions: cbs develops tailored solutions based on standards to ensure long-term maintainability and innovation capability.
- Own MDM Tool Portfolio: Additional tools for data analysis, migration, and consolidation enable comprehensive support from a single source.
- Benefits of a Partnership with cbs
- Expertise: Over 30 years of experience in transformation and MDM projects.
- Comprehensive Approach: Strategy, implementation, and support from a single source.
- Efficiency: Seamless integration into complex programs.
Reference Data Management – Central Data. Clear Processes. Sustainable Value.
With RDM (Reference Data Management) by Itego, you have a powerful solution for the comprehensive management of reference and master data at your disposal. Combined with the in-depth consulting expertise of cbs Corporate Business Solutions, a unique solution is created that seamlessly integrates into your operational business – individually tailored to your specific requirements.
What RDM (Reference Data Management) Includes:
- Central Data Management: Unified maintenance, structuring, and administration of reference data in a modern, intuitive interface.
- Quality & Consistency: Validation rules, workflows, and governance models ensure sustainable data quality across all systems.
- Flexible Integration: RDM integrates seamlessly into existing ERP, CRM, or BI systems – such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP MDG, Microsoft Dynamics, and more.
- Audit Security & Transparency: Complete traceability of all changes and versions for your compliance and audit security.
- Scalability: Whether central data maintenance for individual departments or company-wide reference data management – RDM grows with your requirements.
RDH & RDG – More Than Data Maintenance:
- RDH (Reference Data Harmonization): Supports the consolidation and harmonization of decentralized or inconsistent reference data – for example, during system mergers, carve-outs, or the introduction of a global data model.
- RDG (Reference Data Governance): Based on the SAP MDG core and is exclusively usable when SAP Master Data Governance is already in use within the company. This allows all the advantages of SAP MDG governance to be utilized – including role-based workflows, approval processes, and the four-eyes principle. This enables comprehensive control, monitoring, and security of data maintenance – ideal for regulated or particularly complex data processes.
Your Benefits with cbs as Implementation Partner:
As an experienced consulting firm, cbs Corporate Business Solutions supports you on your journey to optimal use of RDM. We analyze your existing processes, define relevant use cases together with you, and tailor RDM precisely to your business model, system landscape, and needs.
Our Goal: A perfect fit integration into your daily business – with clear processes, high acceptance, and sustainable success.
Through the close partnership between cbs and Itego, a solution is created that goes far beyond standard functions: customized reference data management with real business impact – long-term, efficient, and future-proof.
MDM Explained
Business Driven
Business Blocks
Cross Divisional
Buildung Blocks
IT Driven
Buildung Blocks
Master Data Object
Master Data Lifecycle
Harmonization & Standardization
Data Model
Cleansing Concept
Organization & Ownership
System Landscape & Architecture
Tool Evaluation
Authorization Concept
Integration Concept
MDM FAQ:
The decision to implement SAP MDG is a strategic decision, which can be made at any time. Dependencies have to be considered, such as parallel running projects (e.g., S/4HANA).
Your S/4HANA journey is an important pillar in the decision making in terms of the Go-Live of your SAP MDG.
Based on your individual situation, we can recommend the perfect timing and deliver a tailor-made roadmap for your SAP MDG journey, which fits your needs.
- The scope and the number of your master data objects to be governed (Business Partner, Material, FiCo and/or your custom objects).
- The complexity of your system landscape and the associated interfaces
- MDG components to be used (Central Governance, Data Quality Management, Mass Processing & Consolidation)
- Level of automation to be implemented
- Quantity of required enhancements and enrichments (deviation from standard)
The scope of your SAP MDG implementation is a key factor of the implementation. In addition, it is important to consider the maturity of your current master data strategy. The timeline is strongly influenced by your requirements.
SAP MDG provides an out-of-the box and stable data replication mechanism to distribute the data to all your SAP and non-SAP systems. At cbs we do have our own business integration technology team (BIT), which ensures the right technology is used for every interface, even in the most complex system landscape.
