These Enterprise Data Models all follow a Design Pattern which has a Top-Level Model with separate Models for specific Subject Areas.
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We have three options when it comes to designing an Enterprise Data Model :- 1) Top-down - starting with a 'Mission Statement' 2) Bottom-up - starting with some original sourc e documents, such as Bank Statements, Financial Reports, Invoices, Sales Receipts and so on 3) 'Middle-out' - starting with a Life Cycle analysis for Customers, Events or Products