Project Date: Jan 2024
Project Details
To address OBI’s requirement, I developed a comprehensive landscape project that identified and categorized various solution providers in the Master Data Management space. This project involved extensive research to map out the MDM market, highlighting top companies within each identified category. The research included an evaluation of each company’s offerings, their market presence, and how their solutions could specifically address OBI’s needs for improved data management.
The analysis provided OBI with a detailed overview of innovative MDM solutions, offering insights into technologies that could streamline their data processes, enhance data quality, and ensure efficient data governance. This comprehensive landscape of MDM solutions equipped OBI with the necessary information to make informed decisions about implementing the best-fit technologies to drive their operational efficiency and support their long-term strategic goals.
Requirement
OBI sought to understand the innovative solutions available in the area of Master Data Management (MDM) to enhance their operational efficiency. With growing data complexity and the need for accurate, reliable data, OBI aimed to implement cutting-edge MDM solutions that could streamline data processes, improve data quality, and support strategic decision-making.
Company Description
OBI GmbH & Co. Deutschland KG is a prominent German multinational home improvement supplies retailer headquartered in Wermelskirchen, Germany. Founded in 1970 by Emil Lux and Manfred Maus, OBI has grown to operate 668 stores across Europe, with 351 of these located in Germany. The company offers a comprehensive range of products for home improvement, including building materials, tools, garden supplies, and household goods.