Master Data Operations
Master data operations provide the processing layer that ensures the right people have the right tools to centrally model and manipulate master data. Therefore, this key capability comprises the relevant features involved in master data governance and processing. Specific topic areas include data modeling, role-based data access, search, workflow-enabled data creation/maintenance including structuring, and data publishing.
Data Modeling
An MDM repository can include a variety of table and data types, many of which go beyond traditional SQL DBMS capabilities. Additionally, MDM’s taxonomy and attribute features let you smartly compartmentalize records and data to create the most efficient data model possible.
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MDM Repository
StructureRole-Based Data Access
MDM provides multiple ways to access master data, including Windows applications such as the MDM Data Manager, a library of configurable iViews, specialized portal pages, and APIs for custom development.
All access to master data is controlled by a role-based security scheme. MDM roles define which records, tables, fields, and operations are available to the connected user. Roles can be mapped to MDM usernames, users in an LDAP directory, and SAP logins. Access restrictions are applied immediately upon successful connection to a repository.
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Search
With MDM’s powerful “drilldown” search capabilities, an entire repository can be easily searched and any item located in a matter of seconds. As you select attributes or values to search for, MDM automatically:
· Applies the search selections (no “search” button to click)
· Returns a list of matching records
· Updates available search criteria to include only values remaining in the returned records.
MDM also includes free-form search options such as literal text, keyword, and expression-based searches.
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Workflow-enabled Data Creation/Maintenance
MDM contains a full suite of rich clients, such as the MDM Data Manager, from which you can create, edit, and structure the contents of an MDM repository. To effectively manage these and other master data operations, MDMincludes a workflow feature that can ensure an organization’s compliance processes are being followed.
Workflows consist of a sequence of steps such as user tasks, validations, and approvals. By creating and implementing workflows for standard master data operations, you can:
- Assign tasks to specific users or groups.
- Validate data against business rules.
- Require approval for changed/created records.
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Data Publishing
Through MDM, you can create and manage catalogs containing the rich product data stored in an MDM repository. Key catalog management features include:
· Product families which are independent of a repository’s taxonomy.
· Separate storage of images, PDF files, and other data which apply to all records in a family.
· Easy and intuitive catalog layout and design tools
· Connection to “live” repository data
· Web and print publishing capabilities
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