The DATAForge™ Web-based Catalog tool is proprietary technology which employs a user–friendly interface to support the search and delivery of verified, cleansed and enriched item records to users. Our established technologies incorporate smart data management and paperless processing tools; which are the foundation when processing new items accurately. At the same time, DATAForge™ tracks and references millions of corrections, which we call “the history of our cleansed and enriched item records.” This technology positions us to efficiently manage large volumes of data by eliminating the vast majority of the manual processing typically associated with large master data cleanup efforts.

The DATAForge™ Catalog tool provides an easy–to–use and predictable search methods resulting in access to the most up–to–date information at all times, such as part number, manufacturer, equipment number, equipment location, etc.

The DATAForge™ search result page enables viewing of pictures and accessing referenced specification and MSDS documents, fully attributed descriptions, reference links to manufacturer’s contact information, links to the manufacturer’s Web site, functionality equivalency identification, and it allows users to add items to a configurable and savable shopping list or shopping cart.

The DATAForge™ Web–based catalog tool enables users to perform the following:

• Validate OEM/supplier data and attributes specifications, including:
• Master Data Quality Technical Descriptions
• Company and contact information (address, phone, fax, and Web site address)
• Additional information including lead time, warranty, images, and price
• United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) classification service
• Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) classification service.
• Unified, organization-wide commitment to Electronic Commerce Code Management Association (ECCMA) ISO 8000 110 master data quality utilizing the ISO 22745 Electronic Open Technical Dictionary (eOTD)
• Creation of self–serve interfaces and reports minimizing catalog administration overhead
• DATAForge™ verification and issues resolution services
• Spare parts planning to multiple levels including equipment or location
• Establish import and export interface relationships with other systems
• Ability to view commonly used parts across multiple locations
• Integration of all indirect material systems, including:
• Purchasing systems
• Inventory control systems
• Preventative maintenance systems, including:
• Cataloging systems
• Other corporate systems impacting material management.