This book describes the key business reasons and benefits of implementing business partner master data processes in SAP MDM. Users will learn the business drivers for MDM, as well as the value of integrating with the Dun & Bradstreet services. The authors take the readers through the complete process of planning for and understanding master data management, and how it can specifically affect their own processes. After reading this book, users will not only understand what MDM is and what it can do for their business, but they will also have the practical assessment skills necessary to integrate SAP MDM with their systems.
Andy Walker works for a large global energy company and lives in Ascot, London. He has spoken on the subject of MDM at the SAP Sapphire Orlando conference in May 2008, the Vienna user conference in May 2007, the MDM Gartner conference (Florida) in September 2007 and the CDI MDM Summit (New York) in November 2007. In addition to MDM, Andy‘s areas of expertise include ERP deployment, with both SAP and non-SAP systems. Andy graduated from Loughborough University with a First Class Batchelor of Science Honours degree in Computer Studies in 1985.
Jagadeeshwaran Ganapathy leads the SAP MDM Competency at Wipro, and has served as a lead Architect in multiple MDM projects across the US and UK. He has spoken on the topic of SAP MDM Best Practices at SAP Sapphire 2008 Conference in Orlando, US. He has 14 years of work experience with a rich background in SAP ERP and Functional consulting. Jagadeesh holds a Bachelors Degree in engineering, and CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory management) certification from APICS (American Production and Inventory Control society).