Cases
Transforming Operations at De Mandemakers Groep
- Implemented DAMA-DMBoK framework
- Adopted organizational changes
- More structured project management
De Mandemakers Groep (DMG) approached Squadra for assistance with establishing effective article data management processes. This initiative was designed to support organizational changes, implement project management methodologies and standardize key processes.
Squadra’s mission was to bring structure to ongoing developments and guide the organizational transformation. By focusing on data- and change management and continuous improvement, Squadra helped DMG navigate their transformation successfully.
Customer Profile
De Mandemakers Groep (DMG) is a leading player in the kitchen, furniture and bathroom industry.
Founded over 40 years ago, this authentic family-owned business from Brabant combines the best of two worlds: family values and business expertise, for both their customers and employees. The company operates numerous well-known brands in the Netherlands, including Mandemakers Keukens, Brugman Keukens and Keuken Kampioen.
The Challenge: From Data Chaos to Clarity
As data became increasingly important to DMG’s divisions, their Product Information Management (PIM) solution and supporting system - implemented years earlier - grew in strategic value.
Within the department that manages product data, DMG needed to establish a specialized team focused on managing processes, the system and governance of article data. Additionally, colleagues working on assortment change and product enrichment needed to be reorganized into new teams with clearer structures and responsibilities.
“We learn a great deal from Squadra and have developed in our role and abilities.” - Frans Bouwmeester, DMG
The Solution: A Blueprint for Transformation
Squadra developed a comprehensive approach to address DMG’s challenges. For the Data Governance team, Squadra implemented a conceptual framework using DAMA-DMBoK as a functional data management reference, establishing data management concepts, standardized terminology and fundamental guidelines.
To facilitate organizational change, Squadra deployed multiple methodologies:
- Systematic Transition Management to help leadership guide the organization smoothly through the transformation.
- Cliftons 5 Strengths for identifying and leveraging individual strengths.
- DISC to provide insights into employee behavioral patterns.
- Carol Dweck’s Mindset Theory to cultivate a culture of continuous growth and improvement.
- Scrum methodology for creating short-cycle, incremental workflow processes.
- Project management tools, including project definitions for systematic management of innovation project and progress reporting.
The Result: Building Blocks for the Future
The collaboration between DMG and Squadra yielded significant outcomes:
- Multiple conceptual article data management ideas ready for DMG to implement and build upon.
- Organizational changes adopted with minimal resistance, including new workspaces.
- Teams becoming increasingly self-sufficient with improved understanding of each other’s roles in assortment changes and developing backup capabilities.
- More structured project management with clearer visibility of progress.
The result? A solid foundation for the future. Teams can build further by developing improvements and continue learning about processes, standardization and innovation projects.
Ready to Transform Your Data Management?
Is your organization facing similar challenges with data governance or process standardization? Squadra’s expertise can help you navigate complex organizational changes while improving efficiency and team dynamics.
Contact us to discuss how we can tailor solutions to your specific needs and guide your organization towards operational excellence.
