Master Data GovernanceSTD_2024v1

SKU Format Standardization

Ensures all Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) identifiers follow a consistent format and structure.

Owner: Unassigned

Updated: 10/31/2025

Business Rule

Standardized SKUs enable inventory tracking, forecasting, and system integration.

Technical Implementation

Define SKU schema (e.g., Category-Subcategory-Variant-Size). Validate pattern on entry.

Examples

Good practices vs common violations

Good Examples

ELC-LUB-SYN-5L (Electronics-Lubricant-Synthetic-5Liter)

Poor Examples (Violations)

Product123

LubricantX

random-string

Additional Information

Target Industries

Retail & CPGHeavy Manufacturing

Status

active

Local Network

DQ Improvements

Data quality dimensions improved by this standard

Equivalence

high

The degree to which attributes stored in multiple datasets are conceptually equal.

Type: prevents

Completeness (Data values of an attribute)

high

The degree to which all required data values of an attribute are present.

Type: prevents

Validity

high

The degree to which data values comply with rules.

Type: prevents

Quick Stats

Related KPIs0

DQ Improvements3

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API Access

GET /api/standards/sku-format-standardization