Data is now at the heart of companies' strategic decisions. Yet, in many SMEs, data is still poorly managed, underutilized, and sometimes a source of risk. Between input errors, duplicates, obsolete data, or information silos, data governance is often neglected in favor of other operational priorities. This is a mistake.
Because without reliable data, there is no effective management. Without clear governance, there is no compliance or agility. And without automation, data management quickly becomes a burden and a waste of time. Fortunately, solutions exist. Starting with Smart Governance, a module integrated with Odoo, designed to help SMEs regain control of their data.
Data Governance: A Strategic Issue for SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises today collect data volumes comparable to those of large organizations. Customers, suppliers, orders, products, HR... This information feeds reporting tools, decision-making, and customer relationships. But without clear governance rules, they gradually become a source of errors.
Multiple Risks Not to Be Underestimated
- Decisions biased by incomplete or inconsistent data
- Regulatory non-compliance (especially GDPR)
- Time wasted manually correcting errors
- Data silos that prevent a coherent overview
📊 According to Gartner, companies lose an average of 12-15% of their revenue due to poor quality data.
Obstacles Faced by SMEs in Data Management
Why do so many companies struggle to master their data? Because they face concrete obstacles:
- Lack of clear responsibilities: no one is really in charge of data quality.
- No visibility on the data lifecycle: impossible to know who modified what, or when.
- Controls that come too late: errors are only detected at the time of use.
- Rapid growth in data volume without appropriate structuring tools.
➡️ These symptoms reflect the absence of structured, fluid, and automated governance. This is where Smart Governance comes in.
Smart Governance on Odoo: Data Governance Finally Accessible
Smart Governance is an Odoo application developed by Idealis Solutions. It allows you to implement effective, participatory, and scalable governance, directly at the heart of your business processes.
The Pillars of Smart Governance
- Customized data policies: define your own quality rules (completeness, validation, integrity, etc.) according to your needs.
- Integrated data glossary: each field is defined to avoid interpretation errors.
- Participatory process: each user can report a quality issue via an "integrity reporting" function.
- Automated controls: no need to manually check each record.
- Complete traceability (Audit Trail module): you know who modified what, when, and why.
🔍 Example: Is a critical "VAT Number" field often forgotten? Define it as mandatory and automatically monitor incomplete or incorrectly encoded contact records.
What Concrete Benefits for Your Business?
Smart Governance doesn't just structure data: it transforms how you use it.
Tangible Results:
- ✅ Continuous improvement of data quality
- ✅ Time savings: less time spent on data quality management
- ✅ More reliable decisions thanks to a sound foundation
- ✅ Reduced risks of non-compliance
- ✅ Team engagement through shared governance
And above all: an enhanced ability to manage your business on solid foundations. By empowering the right stakeholders and implementing clear rules, you turn your data into a true strategic asset.
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Why SMEs Need to Take Data Governance Seriously