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MRO Data Cleansing is something which must be tackled on a regular basis, rather than left until things become unmanageable. However tight deadlines are, you must keep data files accurate and up-to-date at all times. Sadly, this is often not the case. Many companies seem to approach data cleansing as they do their spring cleaning – invariably leaving a few cobwebs behind. This is often true across the board, from master data management downwards. Maintenance, Repair and Operating (MRO) inventory can represent millions of dollars in investment – yet the vast majority often sits unused year after year. Exacerbating the problem is that the inventory that is there often cannot be found, resulting in production delays and duplicate inventory spend. In the end the problem comes down to "dirty" data. In other words, if you cannot find it, you cannot use it or buy it. Outdated and duplicate records can damage both your reputation and your pocket, with mail shots going to defunct addresses, and customers receiving multiple mailings on the same subject. Without clean, standardized and enriched data, companies cannot realize the full value of their business applications. And when items are described differently, inadequately, or incorrectly, it has significant negative impact on the organization on the whole.
Quality data helps eliminate costs and improve profits. But how do companies tackle the seemingly overwhelming task of cleaning descriptions for tens of thousands of entries. It requires a well-defined, structured process for cleansing and standardizing the data.
