Navigating the complexities of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) data is akin to solving a giant puzzle. If the pieces don’t align when migrating to SAP S/4HANA, the consequences can be costly. With this blog as a guide, you can ensure that your MRO master data is optimized for success.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Assess and optimize your data
Bad MRO master data disrupts your operations and erodes profits. To tackle this issue, you need to assess the current state of your MRO master data and implement a data quality program to ensure your data is clean and accurate. Then it can be migrated into enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) such as SAP S/4HANA efficiently. There are four key steps to follow.
- Conduct an MRO Material Master Assessment (MMA) with one of our experts. Examine your data to identify inaccuracies, duplicates and inconsistencies. The goal is to understand the gaps and establish a baseline for improvement.
- Take our online Master Data Management Maturity Assessment. Gauge the maturity level of your materials data and governance practices. This provides insights into areas that require immediate attention and those that can be gradually refined.
- Implement Sphera’s MRO Data Quality Optimization Services. Sphera offers specialized services to cleanse and optimize your MRO data. Once your data is standardized and accurate, it is ready for integration into your ERP systems.
- Combine Sphera’s Standard Modifier Dictionary (SMD) and MDM platform. Our SMD provides a framework for categorizing and describing your MRO items consistently. Coupling this technical dictionary with Sphera’s Master Data Management (MDM) for MRO platform lets you manage your data across multiple ERP systems seamlessly.
WHO THIS AFFECTS
Bad data impacts team outcomes
Poor MRO master data impacts multiple stakeholders across your organization. It negatively affects the work of different teams.
Supply chain and procurement teams
Poor data quality leads to increased costs and inefficiencies. Expedited orders and unmanaged tail spend cause budget overruns and missed savings opportunities.
Inventory and warehouse managers
Inaccurate data causes bloated inventories and stockouts of critical parts. This ties up capital or can result in operational disruptions.
Maintenance and operations teams
Extended downtime and reduced productivity are common when maintenance teams can’t find the right parts. This affects overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and hinders operational efficiency.
Plant maintenance and safety teams
Using incorrect parts increases the risk of safety incidents. Accurate MRO data is essential for maintaining safety standards and ensuring compliance.
HOW SPHERA CAN HELP
Comprehensive solutions for MRO master data challenges
Sphera provides unparalleled expertise, technology and services for tackling your MRO master data challenges. With decades of experience in MRO data management and optimization, our experts provide solutions tailored to your needs.
MRO taxonomy (SMD)
Our world-class MRO technical dictionary standardizes your data, making it easier to integrate across ERP systems. Standardization is also crucial for sustained data quality and consistency.
MDM for MRO platform
Sphera’s ERP-agnostic, cloud-based platform features an open REST API for seamless integration. This flexibility enables your data management to adapt to changes in your IT landscape.
White-glove services
We offer MRO Data Quality Optimization Services to ensure high-quality data. Our team handles the heavy lifting, so you can focus on your core business activities.
HOW IT’S CONDUCTED
Implementation followed by governance and support
Following assessment and cleansing to ensure high-quality data, implementation can begin. Governance and training then preserve the integrity of MRO master data.
Implementation
Clean data makes it easier to deploy the MDM platform and integrate it with your ERP systems. Sphera’s professional services cover MDM design, configuration, deployment and data governance.
Data Governance
Establishing data governance policies and workflows is crucial for sustained data quality. This includes setting up rules for data entry, validation and approval processes.
Training and support
Through training, teams learn how to use the new system effectively. Ongoing support from Sphera helps address any issues and ensures long-term success.
THE BENEFITS
Achieving long-term business success
Implementing a robust MRO master data quality program offers numerous benefits.
Cost savings
Optimized inventory levels and fewer expedited orders lead to significant cost savings. Accurate data helps you avoid overstocking and stockouts, freeing up capital for other investments.
Risk reduction
High-quality MRO data enhances process safety and lowers the risk of critical part failures. The company achieves compliance with safety standards and minimizes operational disruptions.
Sustainability
Better resource management improves your ESG metrics and reduces your carbon footprint. Accurate MRO data helps you make informed decisions that support sustainability goals.
Operational excellence
With clean and consistent MRO data, you can streamline operations to improve efficiency and productivity. You can achieve higher OEE and make better decisions. These capabilities drive operational excellence and support long-term business success.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
From initial consultation to continuous improvement
For a tailored consultation, contact Dave Kuketz, Sphera’s vice president of global MDM strategy, at dkuketz@sphera.com to discuss your MRO data challenges, goal and requirements.
Based on the assessment and consultation, we develop a detailed, customized action plan on how to improve your MRO master data quality and achieve your business objectives. Our team guides you through implementation of your MRO data quality program.
Regular audits and support from Sphera help you maintain high data standards and achieve continuous improvement.
For more information, please visit our MDM for MRO website. Start your journey to MRO data excellence today and transform your operations for the better.
