How to Improve Data Quality in the Food Industry

Lactalis wanted to create a comprehensive database for all of the group’s products, containing reliable information from the factory to the customer. The information will be published to internal (ERP, WMS) and external (GDSN, LSP) information systems.

The main challenge for Lactalis was to eliminate barriers to business growth by creating and maintaining a group-wide product catalog—a new information management system.

In addition, stakeholders will be responsible for data entry and confidentiality. Eliminating duplicate or triplicate entries and improving information sharing were also among the project’s objectives. The PIM had to be flexible enough to adapt to changing regulations in the food industry.

Thanks to Pimcore’s cross-domain capabilities, it was possible to define and manage all objects related to a product: recipes, factories, packaging, and even advertising licenses!

The customizable platform enabled DATASOLUTION to create specific features (form generator, business rules, etc.). The integrated workflow engine was used to design and implement the complex data validation process throughout the product creation workflow.

The DATASOLUTION team also developed dedicated screens and processes to facilitate data entry and verification (such as the ingredients table). An SSO connector with Lactalis’s Active Directory was implemented to streamline the onboarding of new users.