Consumer Electronics Working Action Group (CEWAG) Master Data Management (MDM) Consumer Electronics Industry Melbourne – 14th Sept. 2010
Introduction • Thanks to Mike Spitzer – Sunbeam • Retravision • Jeff Calway
Where does MDM fit in? • Sub-committee of CEWAG SteerCom • Represented by Australian Industry Suppliers and Retailers • Regular progress and results reported to CEWAG Steering Committee
What is MDM to Retravision? • • • • • •
No formal process No specific structure Manual punching data Diverse data offerings Product sold before data is available Data issues – – – –
Missing or incorrect data Naming conventions Multiple coding methods Code mismatch Supplier to Manufacturer
Why is MDM so important? • Establish Consumer Electronics Industry Standards • Simplify data sharing / synchronisation between Suppliers and Retailers • Remove inefficiencies within Supply Chain – – – –
Streamline new item release processes Reduce time Lessen mistakes Diminish/remove manual intervention
• Other industries already happening
How will MDM work?
Next steps • Kick off meeting – October 2010 • Pilot – February / March 2011 • Results to CEWAG SteerCom
• “To infinity and beyond!”