Unlocking Efficiency: The Journey to Error-Free Data
As a global leader in high-performance additives and process solutions, the organization has been at the forefront of driving innovation across diverse industries such as pharmaceuticals, plastics, rubber, fuels, and adhesives. Its advanced chemical intermediates and active ingredients are engineered to enhance product durability, performance, and sustainability, enabling businesses worldwide to meet evolving market demands. With decades of technical expertise, a commitment to continuous innovation, and a strong focus on quality, the company has built a trusted reputation for delivering solutions that power everyday applications across the globe.
Through continuous investment in R&D and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, the organization continues to pioneer advancements that support both industrial growth and environmental stewardship. Its customer-centric approach and global presence enable it to deliver tailored solutions that meet stringent performance standards and regulatory requirements across markets.
However, as the organization expanded its global footprint and diversified its portfolio, managing data accuracy and consistency across its growing operations became increasingly critical. The growing scale of operations and regional process variations began to expose inefficiencies in how material master data was created, validated, and maintained. To strengthen operational control and ensure data reliability, the company embarked on a digital transformation journey with Cherrywork Suite of Digital Applications & Products from Incture — a step toward achieving structured, accurate, and efficient material data management on a global scale.
As the company expanded its operations globally, managing material master data became increasingly challenging. Manual creation processes were error-prone, often producing duplicate records and inconsistent entries across regions. Variations in regional standards led to extended cycle times, while fragmented governance and unclear ownership created confusion and inefficiencies. Limited visibility across global operations made it difficult to optimize sourcing and maintain data accuracy. These issues not only caused rework, transactional errors, and reporting gaps but also disrupted supply chain efficiency. The organization needed a solution that could bring consistency, accuracy, and control to its master data processes.
As the organization scaled its operations across multiple regions, managing material master data became increasingly complex. Long cycle times for creating and updating material records were a growing concern, as processes varied across subsidiaries and regions, resulting in inconsistencies that made standardization difficult. Each manual entry required multiple touchpoints for verification and validation, slowing approvals and delaying subsequent operational activities.
These regional process variances created bottlenecks that disrupted the flow of critical supply chain operations. Inconsistent or delayed material data affected procurement, production planning, and inventory management, reducing operational efficiency and limiting the company’s ability to respond quickly to market demands. Visibility across the enterprise was constrained, making it challenging to leverage global sourcing opportunities or maintain alignment across business units. From a business perspective, a centralized and standardized approach to material master data management was essential to enhance efficiency, ensure data reliability, and sustain seamless supply chain performance.
The extended cycle times and regional process variations were addressed through Cherrywork Master Data Governance. Automated and standardized workflows were established to ensure consistent material master creation across all regions, while the project material concept enabled multiple materials to be created under a single request. Rules-based validations were applied to maintain accuracy, prevent duplications, and enforce governance standards, minimizing disruptions to downstream operations. Integrated risk management proactively flagged potential inconsistencies, ensuring that issues were resolved before impacting operational efficiency. Structured approval workflows defined clear ownership and
accountability at every stage, guaranteeing that all entries were verified and validated prior to finalization. Real-time access to standardized material information was achieved through seamless integration with the SAP ERP system, providing transparency and control across regions. As a result, material master data management was transformed into an efficient, reliable, and governance-driven process, supporting smoother supply chain operations, faster cycle times, and improved consistency across global operations.
The implementation of Cherrywork Master Data Governance delivered measurable improvements across material master management. Cycle times for material creation were significantly reduced, while regional process variations were harmonized, ensuring consistent and standardized workflows across all geographies. Bulk material creation through the project material concept enabled multiple records to be processed under a single request, further accelerating operations.
Accuracy and governance were strengthened, with rules-based validations and integrated risk management preventing duplications and inconsistencies. Real-time visibility into standardized material data allowed for better decision-making, improved reporting, and more reliable supply chain operations. Overall, material master data management was transformed into a controlled, efficient, and insight-driven function, providing a robust foundation for operational efficiency and global scalability.
