Master Data Management
Reference Data CRD
- Uniformity 
- Accuracy 
- Stewardship 
- Semantic Consistency 
- Accountability 
- Official shared master data assets 
- Data consistency and accuracy: MDM ensures that the organization’s critical data is consistent and accurate across all systems, reducing discrepancies and errors caused by multiple, siloed copies of the same data.3 
- Improved decision-making: By providing a single version of the truth, MDM aims to have business leaders make informed, data-driven decisions, and improve overall business performance. 
- Operational efficiency: With consistent and accurate data, operational processes such as reporting, inventory management, and customer service become more efficient. 
- Regulatory compliance: MDM tries to help organizations comply with industry standards and regulations by ensuring that master data is accurately recorded, maintained, and audited.