Customer Master Data Management (CMDM) as Matthew Cawsey, Director of Product Marketing at Stibo Systems describes, "about having a master record of a customer, as opposed to many organisations where customer data gets created and authored in potentially dozens of different CRMs, ERPs, and finance systems.”

He explains businesses have multiple versions of customer records and they're all out of sync, out of date, and in different formats. This can cause “confusion, problems with processes, and problems interacting with customers when you don't really truly understand who they are.”

Therefore, CMDM, specifically through solutions like Stibo Systems' CXDC (cloud-based CMDM solution), “is all about making sure that the organisation shares a trustworthy single view of a customer at its heart.”

This single view is crucial for applying Master Data Management (MDM), a broader strategy for organisations to critically align their business processes to manage, store, and leverage its data effectively.

In this episode of our 'Don't Panic, It's Just Data' podcast series, Christina Stathopoulos, Founder at Dare to Data, speaks with Matthew Cawsey and Arnjah Dillard from Stibo Systems. Matthew and Arnjah explain the importance of CMDM and CXDC for maintaining positive customer engagement.

Arnjah also expressed frustration when she declined a website signup, illustrating how such experiences erode trust, which is difficult to regain. We, as businesses, must value customers and avoid this disconnect, underscores the importance of MDM.

Learn how to move from basic personalisation, ethically use data, leverage AI for a better customer experience. Let’s transform your messy data into a competitive advantage.

Takeaways

CMDM is essential for creating a unified and accurate view of the customer.

Trust comes from how responsibly data is handled.

Ethical data use is a competitive advantage and builds trust.

Executive sponsorship and cross team buy-in is crucial for MDM projects.

A strong customer data strategy is a competitive edge, not a side project.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to CMDM and Its Importance

03:04 Understanding Customer Master Data Management (CMDM)

05:57 Challenges Addressed by CMDM

09:05 Enhancing Customer Experience through CMDM

12:00 The Role of CXDC in Data Management

15:05 Ethical Data Use and Compliance

18:02 Leveraging AI in Customer Data Strategy

21:08 Actionable Steps for Implementing CMDM

24:04 Final Takeaways for CIOs

About Stibo Systems

Stibo Systems is a leading enabler of trustworthy data through AI-powered master data management. Built on a robust and flexible platform, our SaaS solutions empower enterprises around the globe to deliver superior customer and product experiences.

Our trusted data foundation enhances operational efficiency, drives growth and transformation, supports sustainability initiatives, and bolsters AI success.