John F. Reimers is responsible for Master Data Management at V-ZUG AG. Before his role at V-ZUG, he led the MDM program at the Marti Group, where he implemented a centralized MDM system. Before moving to Switzerland, he led digitalization projects at Robert Bosch. He also held positions in renowned associations such as VDA and Odette, where he was instrumental in publishing standards in the automotive industry.
With his expertise as an Enterprise Architect and a degree in Information Economics, he focuses on the integration of data and business processes. In recent years, he has spoken at international conferences on topics such as Industry 4.0, process automation through Auto-ID, standardized information exchange in the automotive supply chain, as well as data processing and Master Data Management.
He is motivated by the alignment of IT as a driver of digitalization and its potential for business transformation.
In today’s data-driven world, organizations face the challenge of overcoming data silos to make informed decisions. This presentation highlights the problems arising from isolated data sources and presents data federation as a seemingly attractive solution. However, consolidating data often leads to an overwhelming flood of information that hinders rather than facilitates decision-making.
We will discuss specific use cases to illustrate how companies can bring clarity and structure to their data landscape. The critical role of data quality will be emphasized, alongside the need for a clear MDM vision. This structured approach not only prepares data for better utilization in AI applications but also enhances decision-making through improved data integrity.
Participants will be inspired to lay the groundwork for successful data management that addresses the challenges of the data tsunami while generating genuine business value.
