Case Study: Brambles achieves scalable global data governance with Alation CDE Manager

Brambles saves hundreds of hours governing global supply-chain data with Alation

Brambles, a global leader in reusable pallet and container logistics, faced the challenge of governing billions of data points across its vast supply chain. The manual effort required to identify and manage its Critical Data Elements (CDEs) was unsustainable. To address this, Brambles partnered with Alation to implement a focused data governance strategy, seeking to automate processes and ensure data trustworthiness.

Alation's solution was the CDE Manager, which automated the discovery and connection of critical data elements. This eliminated hundreds of hours of manual work, allowed Brambles to apply governance standards consistently, and scaled their efforts efficiently. The implementation secured executive sponsorship and transformed their data governance from a cost center into a strategic enabler, supporting digital initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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