Data Governance for Research & Development
Using Orchestra Networks Master Data Management Software, a large healthcare company manages one central repository for its R&D reference data, from chemical formulas to laboratory employees
Context
A leading healthcare company launch an MDM initiative in order to better manage all reference data used by its research & development business unit. R&D of healthcare products is based on key master data such as chemical formulas, projects, laboratories, testing population.
The main challenge of this project was to build a unique R&D MDM that can be used securely by all research teams. While R&D master data are highly confidential, MDM solution had to provide key security features such as enterprise directory connection, role- based security, audit trail or approval workflow.
“Managing our Research & Development Master Data required a secured, auditable MDM solution. EBX.Platform allows us to streamline critical product data management and enforce regulatory compliance
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Data Governance Objectives
» Manage all R&D master data in one unique repository
» Integrate MDM with enterprise security standards
» Enforce roles, rights and security rules for R&D users
» Track changes through approval workflows
» Empower business teams with a user-friendly data management tool
» Synchronise reference data with R&D systems, including PLM
Solution: EBX.Platform
After evaluating PIM (Product Information Management) solutions, the company understood none of them was able to address the diversity of its R&D data. EBX.Platform has been selected as it can absorb complex data models and provide out-of-the-box Data Governance features:
» Flexible data modelling
» End-user workflow that support change management and automatic notification
» Role-based security for business users
» Integration with enterprise directory
» Standard integration of Master Data with existing systems
Benefits
» Improve R&D efficiency by better managing resources across projects
» Reduce time to market of new products by streamlining R&D processes, from specification to testing
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