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We help you with automation and error reduction of the req-to-check process. However, the benefits can only be achieved with a clean item master. But how do you recognize whether you're working with data that needs cleansing? Our consultants cite a number of potential indicators that should be compared to best practices.
First, the facility has a high number of total records in the item master and a high number of vendors represented in the item master. Best practice is 15,000 to 20,000, and less than 750, respectively.
Second, the facility may struggle with data completeness. All items should include vendor name and catalog number, manufacturer name and number, product description and unit of measure. For best practice less than 1 percent of the item file should have this information missing.
Third, the file should include categories associated for effective analysis and ease of searching. Problem indicators involve large numbers of items under the "no categorization," "miscellaneous" or "other" categories.
Fourth, the file may lack a distributor-manufacturer link, which means a large number of distributed products don't have a manufacturer name and number associated with them.
Our Lawson Practice
Skumatics provides specialized functional and technical services for Lawson clients. Our project experience includes the installation, design, implementation, and upgrade of the following supply chain modules:
Core Applications
 Accounts Payable
Asset Management
Inventory Control
Purchasing
Web Applications
Lawson Business Intelligence
Mobile Supply Chain Management
Process Flow
Requisition Self-Service
To support customization, we provide services in COBOL, SQL, Java, and Javascript development.
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