The added value of the link between the ERP system (SAP) and the GDSN network Master Data as Single Source of Truth Smet Nico, IT Manager, PIDY Group 08/03/2016
The added value of the link between the ERP
system (SAP) and the GDSN network
Master Data as Single Source of Truth
Smet Nico, IT Manager, PIDY Group
08/03/2016
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• About PIDY
• The CHALLENGE
• The SOLUTION
• The CONCLUSION
AGENDA
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The Company
About PIDY
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• PIDY is a Belgian, family owned KMO
• Manufacturing “Ready to Fill” products and world leader in puff pastry
• ±270 Employees
• 3 Production units (BE, FR, US)
• 5 Sales teams
• Sales +50 countries
• 37 mio € turnover
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About PIDY
The Brands
• Pidy
• 3 Toques
• Chef Laurent
• Chef Gourmet
• Pastrybel
• …
• Private Label
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The Market Segments
• Industry,
• Cash & Carry,
• Foodservice,
• Horeca/Catering,
• Bakeries/Pastry shops,
• Butchers/Caterers
• Retail
The Target Markets
• BENELUX
• EXPORT
• FRANCE
• AMERICA
• UNITED KINGDOM
The Products
>>> MORE THAN 1500 PRODUCTS TO BE MAINTAINED <<<
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Mission Statement
About PIDY
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We aim to:
• Strive for state of the art automation, operated by professionally well trained
employees. Quality and security levels are in strict accordance with the highest
standards as described in our manuals.
• Extend our assortment with a vast range of complementary products,
promoted by an international sales network of well trained staff.
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Manage all product information on a central platform
The CHALLENGE
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Our Requirements:
• No high investments possible:
No extra FTE’s
No additional Software
• High Quality standards:
Single Source Of Truth
Centralize Master Data
• Productivity:
Automated Upload
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Master Data as Single Source of Truth
The SOLUTION : GDSN Connector
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• Co-created a standard “GS1 cockpit” transaction in our SAP ERP system
together with Delaware Consulting (based on SAP Materials & Recipe
Management)
• Communication with GS1 is running via SAP Process Orchestration
• Data creation, publishing, change, deletion: all managed through the GS1
cockpit
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Mini carré, 3 x 3 x 2,5 cm, …
Ingredients, diets, nutrients, statements
Hierarchy data, indicators, …
Digital content
SharePoint
GS1 Cockpit
SAP Materials Management
SAP Recipe Management
SAP GS1 Data Management
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GDSN connector
The Solution : Tips & Tricks
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1. Levels of data storage avoid data duplication
Company
Brand (product group)
Product (product)
Packaging type of a product (GTIN)
2. Data pre-validation engine in the source system
3. GDSN monitoring dashboard
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The CONCLUSION
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• Include upload to GDSN within your material creation procedure
• Avoid data duplication
• Don’t believe in manual uploads
• Master Data (Digital Data) part of Business Strategy
• Invest in a Master Data team
• Connect before it is too late