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Consistency (Data values)

The degree to which data values of two sets of attributes comply with a rule.

Created: 10/30/2025
Business Impact
Positive Impacts
  • •Reliable, coherent, and trustworthy data across different systems, reports, and analytical outputs.
  • •Reduced confusion, ambiguity, and misinterpretation for data users and decision-makers.
  • •Improved data integrity and accuracy of consolidated views and enterprise-wide reporting.
  • •More efficient and predictable business processes due to harmonious and predictable data interactions.
Negative Impacts (if poor quality)
  • •Conflicting or contradictory information leading to confusion, distrust in data, and poor or delayed decision-making.
  • •Erosion of trust in information systems, BI tools, and analytical insights.
  • •Wasted effort, time, and resources in reconciling discrepancies between different data sources or reports.
  • •Process breakdowns, errors, or inefficiencies when systems or people encounter inconsistent data values.
Technical Description

%

Measurement Approach
How to measure this dimension

Percentage of inconsistencies.

Examples
Good quality vs poor quality indicators
Good Quality Examples

Logistics: All systems (TOS, Gate System, Handheld Scanners) show the same, current, and accurate location for a specific container.

Retail: The product price listed on the e-commerce website matches the price in the inventory management system and the price at the physical store checkout.

Finance: The customer's outstanding balance in the billing system is identical to the balance shown in the accounts receivable ledger.

Poor Quality Examples

Logistics: Terminal Operating System (TOS) shows a container in Yard Block A, but the Gate System shows the same container exited the terminal 1 hour ago.

Retail: The price of a product on the shelf tag is $9.99, but it scans at $10.99 at the point-of-sale.

Finance: The total sum of individual departmental budgets does not match the overall approved company budget in the financial planning system.

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Quick Stats
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Improvement Standards4
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API Access
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