Monday 13 January 2014

The Right People With The Right Skills - MDM



MDM projects

Intricate #MDM projects like #material master data management are result-oriented, and need the presence of knowledgeable and experienced data experts at all times.

In order to proceed with large data management projects such as material master data management, businesses generally prefer to purchase and implement new MDM tools in one single move. At such times, they employ a set of skilled individuals to smoothen the overall transition. Since several companies consider hiring outsiders as quite risky, for fear of handing their precious data in the wrong hands, they tap into their own firm to look for individuals who match up to their minimum set criteria. In addition, if the software runs on a well-known digital platform, they hire a smaller set of people to work together on the project. These people are generally given a quick tour through the system, equipped with some light, first-hand training on how to use the software, and then asked to take over the project themselves. With the visible lack in substantial structure, strategy, design and best practices, such an environment would only benefit certain short-term data requirements. Moreover, it would also invite added data maintenance expenses in the long run, with the regular need to keep internal customers and stakeholders happy.

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What Makes Studio Apartments The Perfect Place


With a decline in demand for commercial property and introduction of smaller residential projects, now is the perfect time to buy a studio apartment in the city.

studio apartment in India - UmoveIndia
The layout of a studio apartment is very simple, yet unique in every way. Known in the United Kingdom as a studio flat, bachelor apartment or an efficiency apartment, it offers the perfect space for those looking to live alone, or in a small family. In most cases, efficiency or bachelor flats are smaller in size when compared to a studio flat. The concept was introduced to meet the demands of those with minimalistic housing needs, and those looking to start from smaller houses and shift to larger homes, eventually. However, the advent of new residential projects in Mumbai and other top metropolitan cities in India, has resulted in a visible increase in demand for more and more 'One-room kitchen apartments' (which is the alternate term for a studio apartment in India).

A Studio apartment is generally made of a single room, with one hall-cum-bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom attached. Such apartments are considerably small in size, ranging anywhere from 200 to 450 sq. ft. The total space available is about 15-40 metres. The kitchen can either be located in the hall, or in an adjoining room, with a separate bathroom. Thanks to its compact design and superior accessibility, many well-known builders and contractors are now resorting to development of larger one-room kitchen projects, instead of focusing on introduction of upmarket commercial property in Mumbai and other developed cities in India. This has resulted in the availability of larger, cost-effective studio flats in Thane and other Mumbai suburbs, and in the NCR area around Delhi.

Article on : Jotzoom.com

Wednesday 8 January 2014

Wedding collections for the wedding season

TBZ Wedding collections
TBZ Wedding collections

The winter season is here, also known as the season of weddings in India. Many auspicious Mahurats take place in this season; and hence, many Hindu weddings are observed during this time of the year. The couples and their families favour this season more than any other season, because of the good climate and pleasant atmosphere. During this season, the wedding planners, jewellery stores, dress designers, etc., are all set to showcase their best work and give the best services to the brides and grooms. It is very important to book the venue for a wedding in advance, to avoid the last minute worry and lack of availability. The wedding collections found during this season are at quite amazing, and the best deals are available on jewellery and wedding outfits.

Indian brides are heavily dressed for their weddings; and hence, they prefer winter weddings. The pleasant weather favors them to carry the heavy jewellery and dress, for long hours. The modern day jewellery designers have come up with mind-blowing contemporary designs for the 21st century Indian brides. These designs are inspired from the rich Indian culture and its history. Indian bridal jewellery is customized and designed according to the needs of the brides, to match her wedding outfit and the budget. These designs are inspired from the tastes and beliefs of the bride, to perfectly reflect her personality. The jewellery is mostly made of gold, along with use of silver or platinum.
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Tuesday 7 January 2014

World Of Wires And Cables And Its Need In Modern Times


wires and cables - polycab

The need for copper and its explorations in the electrical world cannot be ignored. Every advancement in technology can be credited to this sober metal that scores high on conductivity and strength. Copper cables and wires started the electrical wiring journey in the 1820's, and they continue to dominate the wiring sector. Though technological advancements drastically transformed the cabling industry, the one thing that continues to remain the same, is the need for copper wires.

Apart from holding the prime position as the internationally approved metal for home wiring, these wires continue to hold great honor and recognition among architects and electricians, for their reliability, malleability and conductivity. Some electrical experts swear by this metal, and state that no metal has ever been found, that can actually replicate the properties of copper.


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Effective Master Data Management Starts With UNSPSC Classification


Master data management - Verdantis

If you are working in a large automobile manufacturing company, you are well versed with the fact that your company has to deal with many spare parts on a daily basis, in order to ensure smooth production and timely delivery of all its vehicles. Being a target-based business, the company also has to manufacture a designated amount of vehicles per day, and hence, requires all its parts to be available at hand. Therefore, in case of an emergency call back of dispatched vehicles for maintenance, if a single concerned part cannot be located immediately on its system, it can result in severe losses for the company and also invites negative reaction from the target audience. Such a situation generally occurs when the business does not have the right MDM tools at hand. Moreover, businesses are also hesitant to introduce any new classification model, because they are unaware if the new system would actually benefit them. This is when they look out for a tried-and-tested classification system, which is not only accepted globally but is also very effective. At such times, the only proven classification system that comes to mind is UNSPSC classification.

UNSPSC classification, also known globally as the 'United Nations Standard Products and Services Code' is available to the public and is free to use. Moreover, the system does not have any copyright restrictions whatsoever. Being an international commercial standard, the classification allows businesses to maintain a well-defined framework, while they classify their products, finished goods and other services. The coding and segregation system was introduced globally in order to ensure a proper streamlined structure, while classifying products and services. This structure will also guarantee that the products comply with industry naming standards, for better sorting and accessibility across the enterprise. Being hierarchical in nature, UNSPSC classification structure paves the way for effective spend analysis, with provisions for rolling up and drilling down. This also benefits long-term data initiatives such as material master data management and data quality improvement.

With the help of proper UNSPSC classification, businesses can experience newer and improved forms of product categorization and discovery.

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