Master Data GovernanceSTD_2025v1

Serial Number Uniqueness Global

Ensures serial numbers for physical assets are globally unique across all sites and systems.

Owner: Unassigned

Updated: 10/31/2025

Business Rule

Unique serials enable warranty tracking, recall management, and asset lifecycle monitoring.

Technical Implementation

Central serial number registry. Include manufacturer, model, production date in format.

Examples

Good practices vs common violations

Good Examples

CAT-D8-2024-001234 (Caterpillar D8 Bulldozer

2024

serial 001234)

Poor Examples (Violations)

Reusing serial number from decommissioned equipment

Additional Information

Target Industries

Heavy ManufacturingEnergy & Utilities

Status

active

Local Network

DQ Improvements

Data quality dimensions improved by this standard

Uniqueness (Objects)

high

The degree to which objects (of the real world) occur only once as a record in a data file.

Type: prevents

Uniqueness (Records)

high

The degree to which records occur only once in a data file.

Type: prevents

Quick Stats

Related KPIs0

DQ Improvements2

Versionv1

API Access

GET /api/standards/serial-number-uniqueness-global