Data Governance

Anora improves business efficiency with smarter Data Governance

A clear master data governance model aligned across five countries - built to support SAP S/4HANA transformation and scale with the business.

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Data domains aligned (product, customer, vendor)
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Countries using the new model
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Stakeholders involved in workshops & interviews
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Clear, scalable model used company-wide

The challenge

After the merger of Altia and Arcus, Anora faced fragmented data, slow reporting, and unclear ownership - all while preparing for a major ERP transformation.

Fragmented data after a complex merger

After Altia and Arcus merged, Anora struggled with reconciliation of P&Ls and reports across systems. Master data errors and slow reporting hampered daily decisions.

Unclear roles and responsibilities

Nobody knew who owned what. Without clear data ownership, harmonizing key support systems became a lengthy, frustrating process that blocked progress.

SAP S/4HANA transformation on the horizon

Anora needed a governance model that didn't just solve today's pain - it had to scale through a major ERP transformation and beyond, across five countries.

What we built

A clear master data governance model that fits how Anora operates - built collaboratively with business and IT teams across five countries.

The Diagnosis

Current-state mapping

Worked with Anora's business and IT teams to map existing data flows, identify pain points, and surface where master data quality was breaking down.

Results

Clear roles, better data quality, and a foundation that scales with Anora's business and digital ambitions.

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Countries unified under one governance model

One scalable approach to master data - adopted across all Nordic operations, ready to support SAP S/4HANA rollout.

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Data domains aligned

Product, customer, and vendor data all governed under a unified model

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Stakeholders engaged

Workshops and interviews ensured business buy-in and adoption

SAP-ready
Governance built to support SAP S/4HANA transformation

The model works today and scales through the ERP rollout - no rework needed when the system changes.

Beyond the numbers

Reduced master data errors and improved cross-team collaboration
Stronger foundation for future digital and AI initiatives
Matti Nurmi
Data Design's expertise was instrumental in transforming how we manage our master data. Their structured approach not only improved data accuracy and governance but also empowered our teams to make more informed, data-driven decisions across the organization.
Matti Nurmi
CIO, Anora
Anora

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Anora improves business efficiency with smarter Data Governance