• Avoiding the duplication of effort and inconsistency of data caused by creating the same record in different locations.

• Saving time for materials management staff with a quicker, more seamless process for Material Master maintenance.

• Using a single global source of reference data to eliminate inconsistency and ensure the best quality of data is available everywhere, compliant with corporate standards.

• Delivering cost savings through better comparisons of spares data enabling better targeted price negotiations with suppliers.

• Leveraging the pooling of knowledge to assist with the commercialisation of spares.

• Supporting the continued improvements in the effectiveness of existing inventory reduction processes offered by having more consistent data.