Meubles Foliot
Manufacturing Sector
Meubles Foliot aims to structure its data governance to harmonize definitions and strengthen the credibility of its IT team. Groupe Neos conducted an initial assessment, established a governance committee with a formal charter, and developed an 18-month roadmap to improve data quality and alignment.
Context
The organization has begun a structured initiative to better manage and leverage its data, with the goal of becoming a data-driven organization. Currently, multiple systems coexist with little to no integration. SAP is in place but underutilized, and most reporting is produced in Excel.
The Information Technology team aims to strengthen its credibility and position itself as a strategic partner within the company. To achieve this, it views data governance as a fundamental lever to structure efforts, harmonize definitions across departments, and foster a culture where decisions are based on reliable, shared data.
Objectives
1
Assess the current level of data governance maturity.
2
Establish a governance committee with a clear charter, defined roles, and measurable success indicators.
3
Develop an evolving data governance roadmap with tangible benefits for stakeholders.
4
Deliver quick wins while establishing a long-term vision.
Solutions Proposed by Neos
Initial Assessment
- Analysis of the current state (practices, tools, structures).
- Identification of strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
- Sharing of proven governance models.
Establishment of the Governance Committee
- Support in selecting committee members.
- Definition of roles and responsibilities.
- Drafting and adoption of a governance committee charter.
- Development of initial performance metrics.
Harmonization of Definitions and Terminology
- Workshops to define key terms across departments.
- Documentation and publication of a data glossary.
Development of a Governance Roadmap
- Creation of an 18-month roadmap outlining data governance initiatives.
- Identification of 12 distinct initiatives across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons.
Results Achieved
Structured Data Governance
Establishment of a governance committee with a clear charter and defined roles, fostering cross-departmental collaboration and strengthening the IT team’s credibility as a strategic partner.
Alignment and Harmonization of Critical Data
Facilitation of workshops to define a common vocabulary and document key terms, reducing communication ambiguities and improving overall data quality.