This process flow provides steps for determining the data requirement process at a company. Sample steps include determining: what data is needed; if data is available from the current automated system; if data is available at required intervals; if data is available at the required level of detail; the most effective method for data collection; and if established reports reflect the needs of others. This document should be used as a general guide to understand and review this business process. Organizations should customize this tool to ensure that it reflects their business operations and continuously monitor the process to ensure that the steps described are accurate.