The Price of a Digit: Exposing the Business Impact of Bad Data

How much damage can a single digit do?

Join Sean and Vik for a no-nonsense session that uncovers how seemingly minor data mistakes can carry major business consequences.

This is the second instalment in our Master Data Readiness webinar series (if you haven’t seen it already, find part one here), and it’s designed to challenge the common assumption that data errors are “just an IT problem.” From duplicates and missing fields to incorrect digits, this session dives into how these subtle issues quietly destabilise operations, inflate costs, and derail transformation programmes.

Expect real-world insights, relatable horror stories, and practical advice to help you take ownership of data quality before it’s too late.

You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of:

• Why small master data issues can lead to operational and financial disruption

• Where data quality risks typically hide across your organisation

• How to make the business case for stronger governance, with ownership that extends beyond IT

If you’ve ever heard someone say “it’s just a small error” — or thought it yourself — this session will make you think again.

Key Topics Covered

The True Cost of a Digit

From mistyped numbers to misclassified entries, the session demonstrates how even the smallest inconsistencies in your data can trigger stock issues, compliance failures, customer dissatisfaction, and more, all with tangible business impacts.

Real-world and worst-case examples

1) A spaceship’s mission derailed by a metric mistake

2) The cheese that couldn’t be sold because of bad data

3) A major UK food brand (Princes) waking up to the threat of bad data to their business

Spotting Hidden Data Risks in Day-to-Day Processes

Sean and Vik break down how bad data can creep into everyday business operations and systems, often without detection, and how it’s allowed to persist without clear data ownership.

The Business Case for Proactive Governance

This section focuses on reframing data governance as a strategic, business-wide priority. Discover how to move the narrative from “fixing errors” to “preventing disruption” — and how to get buy-in from leadership and transformation teams.

Master Data Readiness – Building Momentum

Bad data is a symptom of deeper issues. The session closes with next steps and tips on how to build your master data foundation now, so you’re not left reacting later.

The final part is coming at the end of the month. We’ll bring everything together and show you how to bring governance and strategy together into a practical plan for data readiness that sets your SAP transformation up for success! Save your place by clicking here to register.