What is a Reference Data Library (RDL)?

1. Consistency – aligns asset and document descriptions across projects.
2. Efficiency – streamlines data exchange during Data Migration Strategy.
3. Integration – works with standards such as CFIHOS and ISO 8000.
4. Compliance – supports regulatory and industry-specific requirements.
5. Collaboration – improves data sharing between engineering, procurement, and operations teams.

Sharecat Data Services is actively involved in developing and applying Reference Data Libraries through international initiatives such as CFIHOS.

We help organisations:

• Map local data structures to global RDL standards.
• Cleanse and enrich Material Master and MRO Data to fit reference models.
• Ensure that Spare Parts Management and ERP Data Quality projects align with international RDL frameworks.

By leveraging RDLs, Sharecat enables companies to reduce complexity, improve data quality, and ensure smooth handover of engineering information across the asset lifecycle.

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