How to implement Internal Data Alignment (IDA)

The implementation of an IDA system will ensure that quality data is aligned across internal systems and used in the data management system.

Internal Data Aligment Tool Kit	Detailed methodology to follow to achieve internally aligned data quality starting with data consistency and ending with sustained quality master data (Courtesy of GS1 South Africa)	ZIP	1.9 MB
Internal Data Alignment Roadmap	Guidance for the implementation of an IDA system	PDF	284 kb
Internal Data Alignment: Learning From Best Practices	Courtesy of GCI, this report was created by Capgemini in 2004 over IDA in the Industry.	PDF	1.7 MB

The following implementation steps are covered further in the Internal Data Alignement Roadmap referenced above:

Where do IDA and the IDA Toolkit fit into the Data Quality Framework including the Data Quality Protocol?
Introducing the IDA Toolkit
- Obstacles to internal data alignment
- A toolkit to achieve optimal IDA
What the IDA Toolkit Provides
IDA Preparation
- How to start: create general awareness about IDA
- IDA Pre-Implementation Requirements
Senior Management Commitment
Appoint responsible manager(s)
Awareness Programmes
- Start a formal IDA Implementation Project
Project Preparation
- Provide Training
IDA Implementation
- IDA Implementation Phases and Steps
- IDA Detailed Implementation