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Blogs
How to Evaluate and Choose the Right MDM Software for Your Business
A complete guide to choosing MDM software: 11 evaluation factors plus an honest comparison of the nine leading master data management vendors in 2026
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Master Data Management Roles: Key Players in MDM Strategy
A successful Master Data Management (MDM) strategy hinges on more than just technology—it requires a team of dedicated roles working in harmony. This blog...
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11 Effective Master Data Management Best Practices for Scalable Growth
This blog outlines 11 essential master data management best practices to help businesses ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across their SAP landscape. Learn how to...
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Master Data Maintenance | Tips for Accurate Business Data
Master data maintenance is critical to ensuring business efficiency, compliance, and digital transformation. This comprehensive guide breaks down what it is, why it matters now...
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Transforming SAP Plant Maintenance in 2026
Phil Hull revisits the critical role of SAP Plant Maintenance master data, exploring how advancements in business technology are transforming maintenance strategies. Drawing on decades...
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MDM Implementations: 4 Approaches to Choose the Right One
Data chaos is a major obstacle to digital transformation, but the right Master Data Management (MDM) strategy can help organisations regain control. This guide explains...
News
Bluestonex Customer Success Story Named Finalist in the SAP Innovation Awards 2025
Big news! A Bluestonex customer success story with WaterWipes has been named a finalist in the SAP Innovation Awards 2025. Their groundbreaking use of Maextro for...
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Structuring a Master Data Model for High-Quality Data
A strong master data model is key to consistent, high-quality data across the enterprise. This guide explains the three modelling layers, technologies, challenges, and practical...
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Master Data Management vs Data Governance
Break down the often-blurred lines between Master Data Management and Data Governance—two critical but distinct parts of a successful data strategy. Packed with practical...
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Master Data vs Reference Data: Key Differences Explained
Master Data defines your key business entities; Reference Data organises and standardises them. This blog unpacks the differences and why both matter.
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7 Types of Master Data Objects with Examples
This blog introduces the seven essential types of master data—customer, product, supplier, employee, material, financial, and asset master data—explaining each one's unique role...
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What is Material Master Data?
This blog explains the role and importance of material master data—especially within SAP systems—and discusses common challenges businesses face when managing it. You'll...
