The Discipline Of Data Av Jerald Savin

<P>Pulling aside the curtain of ¿Big Data¿ buzz, this book introduces C-suite and other non-technical senior leaders to the essentials of obtaining and maintaining accurate, reliable data, especially for decision-making purposes. Bad data begets bad decisions, and an understanding of data fundamentals ¿ how data is generated, organized, stored, evaluated, and maintained ¿ has never been more important when solving problems such as the pandemic-related supply chain crisis. This book addresses the data-related challenges that businesses face, answering questions such as:</P><UL><P><LI>What are the characteristics of high-quality data? </LI><P></P><P><LI>How do you get from bad data to good data? </LI><P></P><P><LI>What procedures and practices ensure high-quality data? </LI><P></P><P><LI>How do you know whether your data supports the decisions you need to make?</LI><P></P></UL><P>This clear and valuable resource will appeal to C-suite executives and top-line managers across industries, a