Prerequisite: None
This session will include a moderated Q&A featuring questions from the live audience.
In this case study session, Dr. Alicia Gilbert of McNeely Plastics will showcase how data standardization fuels continuous improvement in product lifecycle tracking, based on a real-world collaboration between safety and analytics departments. The collaborative effort revealed critical data needs, exposed inconsistencies, and underscored the value of uniform practices—even without full traceability.
Attendees will see how standardized data improves measurement, analysis, and decision-making. The session will cover practical steps for defining key data elements, aligning collection protocols, and integrating disparate systems, along with strategies to overcome challenges like fragmented legacy tools and incomplete records.
By implementing structured governance and harmonized tracking standards, organizations can boost data quality, reduce uncertainty, and streamline workflows. Real-world outcomes include faster analysis, clearer performance metrics, and stronger cross-department collaboration. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to embed data standardization in their own operations, creating a foundation for efficiency, safety, and innovation.