Obtaining and interpreting the right data is essential to the success of any company, regardless of the industry it serves and the size of its business. For manufacturers in particular, the best data is that which helps streamline product development and shortens time to market. This explains why several manufacturers use master data management (MDM) software, which minimizes the complexity of the data supply chain and ensures that product data is accessible to everyone who is responsible for planning.

Houston-based Goodman Manufacturing Co. L.P. has been using and benefitting from MDM software for several years. Founded in 1975, Goodman has been a subsidiary of the Daikin Group since 2012. Daikin is the world’s largest manufacturer of residential and light-commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning products and systems.