Transforming Material & Service Master Data Governance and Spend Visibility at CEMEX
Client Overview
Industry: Building Materials
Scope: Global
Solution: TAM + TSV8 + Data Assistants implementation
Data Scale:
- 900K+ materials
- 30M spend lines per year
- 6 original ERPs
- 8 languages (English, Spanish, German, French, Croatian, Polish, Czech, Hebrew)
- 4 regions, 36 countries
Challenges
CEMEX faced significant challenges in managing its Procurement and Supply Chain data due to:
- Lack of Data Harmonization: Inconsistent data across multiple systems and regions.
- Different Coding Criteria: No standardization in material and supplier classification.
- Multiple Taxonomy Structures: Various classification models led to inefficiencies.
- Poor Categorization: Data inconsistencies impacted procurement decisions.
- Language Barriers: Managing materials across 8 languages created complexity.
- Inventory Proliferation: Excess materials led to inefficiencies and unnecessary costs.
- Lack of Spend Transparency: No clear, unified visibility into global procurement data.
The Solution
Solution Implemented
Creactives deployed a comprehensive AI-driven data governance solution, leveraging:
TAM
For massive categorization and attribute enrichment of material master data.
TSV
To establish a global harmonized spend visibility framework.
DATA ASSISTANTS
Fully integrated into Purchase Requisition and PO creation, ensuring real-time guidance and compliance.
Key Activities & Transformations
MASSIVE DATA STANDARDIZATION
Cleaned, structured, and harmonized material master data across all regions.
GLOBAL SPEND VISIBILITY
Created a unified, standardized view of procurement data for better insights.
ERP MIGRATION READINESS
Facilitated smooth ERP migration in Mexico and prepared for future system transitions.
DUPLICATE DETECTION & ELIMINATION
Optimized inventory by identifying redundant materials across plants.
The Results
Impact & Results
- 35% Reduction in new material creation through optimized plant extensions.
- 92% Data Accuracy achieved in material categorization.
- 20% Reduction in Material Master Data (MMD) by eliminating duplicates.
- $16M Identified in Savings Opportunities by enhancing spend visibility and procurement efficiency.
Conclusions
Conclusion
By implementing Creactives’ AI-powered solutions, CEMEX standardized its Procurement & Supply Chain data, enabling:
- More efficient sourcing decisions
- Stronger spend control
- A scalable data foundation for digital transformation
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