Master Data-Supply Chain Management, the Key Lever for Collaborative and Compliant Partnerships in Big Data Era

Abstract

With the advent of big data in supply chain information systems (SCIS), data compliance and consistency are becoming vital. Today, SC stakeholders need to pay more attention to data governance, which requires changing traditional management methods. These can be achieved by mastering a single repository through what is usually named master data management (MDM). However, accomplishing this objective is particularly challenging in the complex logistics networks of supply chains (SC). The volatile nature of the logistics flows that increase exponentially because of the facilitation of exchanges' interoperability in the information systems. In this chapter, the authors propose an MDM-based framework for the supply chain information systems as an enabler for strong collaboration and compliance. For proof of concept, a case study of a French hypermarket is examined through benchmarking scenarios. The outcomes of the case validate our approach as a hands-on solution when applied correctly. Finally, the chapter discusses the key findings and the limitations of our framework.