In this episode of Behind the Data, Matthew Stibbe interviews David Howell, Director of IT and Digital Transformation at Chugai Europe. They discuss the exciting developments in the world of data, such as AI and machine learning, and the risks and challenges that data professionals need to be mindful of. David shares insights into Chugai Europe's digital transformation journey, focusing on simplification, efficiency, and automation. They also explore the importance of data quality, naming conventions, and management buy-in. David highlights a specific data integration project using CloverDX and emphasizes the need for the right tools to achieve project goals.

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Chris Van Doorn, founder of C-Data, discusses the importance of data visualization, data literacy, and the challenges of data integration. He shares insights from a recent project and emphasizes the need for a good understanding of business requirements in data projects.

Key Takeaways

• Data literacy is essential for both data users and consumers.
• Understanding business requirements is crucial for successful data projects.
• Data integration involves understanding the business processes and facilitating them with technology.
• The role of a business analyst is becoming increasingly important in data projects.

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Todd Schnirel and Jennifer McCalicher from Airline Hydraulics discuss how they use data in their organization and the challenges they've overcome. They cover topics such as data sources, data formats, ERP systems, automation, and the human impact of data transformation.

Key takeaways:

• How to say 'yes' to the data. Data comes from various sources including suppliers, customers, and sales teams, and arrives in different formats such as text files, raw data, and JSON files and Airline wants to work with suppliers where they are.
• The use of data integration tools like Clover DX helps in managing and transforming data for e-commerce and inventory management.
• The human impact of data transformation is significant. It frees employees from manual data entry and allows them to explore new roles and opportunities within the organization.

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