Section outline

    • Learning Objective: Recognize the importance of data quality and structure for any AI/automation project.
    • Content:
      • The Golden Rule: "Garbage In, Garbage Out."
      • Data Hygiene Best Practices: Consistency, formatting, and reducing manual entry errors.
      • Identifying Data Sources: ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), spreadsheets, emails, PDFs.
      • Practical Exercise: Cleaning a sample dataset in Excel (using Text-to-Columns, Remove Duplicates, Filters).