Success Story 2: Master Data Harmony for a Global Enterprise
The Challenge
In a growing enterprise with multiple companies, UFP Industries struggled with fragmented and inconsistent master data. Customers and suppliers were not aligned across systems, causing headaches for reporting, data integrity, and operational efficiency.
Client
UFP Industries
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
USA
Our Solution
IndexCo Data tackled this challenge head-on through a comprehensive data standardization and cleansing initiative spanning 17 companies. Here’s how we did it:
- Data Cleansing & Alignment:
We reviewed over 2,000 customer records and 5,700 vendor records, resolving inconsistencies, removing duplicate entries, and standardizing naming conventions for true data hygiene.
- Automated Data Replication:
We developed a “Copy Tool Utility” to seamlessly replicate supplier purchasing payment terms, product groups, and customer payment terms across all companies. This ensured every entity was operating from a single source of truth.
The Benefits
Accurate Reporting
UFP can now generate reliable, up-to-date reports on customers and suppliers across the entire organization.
Eliminated Duplication
Duplicate records were identified, resolved, and processes were put in place to prevent recurrence.
Stronger Governance
Data stewardship became a business advantage, supporting better decision-making at every level.
This project not only resolved a critical accounting hurdle but also laid the foundation for smarter financial management across the enterprise.