Glossary

What is ISO 8000 (Data Quality Standard)?

What does ISO 8000 mean?

ISO 8000 is the international standard for data quality, developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It defines the principles, requirements, and best practices for creating, managing, and maintaining high-quality data across business processes and systems.

The standard covers aspects such as accuracy, completeness, consistency, and accessibility, ensuring that master data is trustworthy and usable across enterprise applications like ERP, EAM, and procurement platforms.

Why ISO 8000 matters

  1. Global benchmark – recognised as the leading framework for Data Quality Management.
  2. Consistency – ensures that master data, such as Material Master and Vendor Master, follows uniform rules.
  3. Compliance – supports regulatory requirements and corporate governance policies.
  4. Efficiency – reduces errors, duplicate records, and costly rework in business processes.
  5. Interoperability – enables alignment with other standards such as UNSPSC Codes and eCl@ss Classification.

How Sharecat supports ISO 8000 adoption

Sharecat Data Services helps organisations align with ISO 8000 by cleansing, standardising, and enriching their master data. Our expertise in Data Standardisation, Duplicate Material Identification, and MRO Data ensures that data is accurate, complete, and compliant with ISO 8000 principles.

By adopting ISO 8000 with Sharecat’s support, companies can:

  • Improve decision-making with trusted, high-quality data.
  • Reduce costs related to poor data quality.
  • Ensure long-term governance and compliance across ERP and EAM systems.