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management and cost optimisation. Critically, poor data quality severely undermines transformation initiatives such as ERP harmonisation or migration to platforms like SAP S / 4HANA, where clean, reliable data is the foundation for success,” Adriano adds.
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Moving from talk to action: Practical first steps Many procurement leaders acknowledge data quality issues but struggle to implement effective solutions. The key, according to Adriano, is elevating data quality from a technical concern to a strategic priority.
“ The first step is to treat data quality as a strategic pillar, not an afterthought. This means involving business stakeholders, not just IT and defining clear goals aligned with business outcomes,” he advises.
This strategic approach requires a comprehensive assessment of the current data landscape before implementing solutions. Adriano recommends leveraging artificial intelligence for this assessment:
“ Conduct a thorough, AI-powered assessment of your current data landscape – understand where the pain points are and how they impact your processes. From there, build a structured roadmap supported by strong governance.”
This foundation becomes particularly critical during major digital transformation initiatives, which often reveal the true cost of poor data quality:
“ In major initiatives like SAP S / 4HANA migration, this foundation
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