Improve Material Data Quality

The information that drives the decision.

• S01EquipmentTag, model, location and criticality.
• S02OEM documentationSpare-parts lists, datasheets, drawings.
• S03Manufacturer and part numberComplete and exact.
• S04Noun and modifierStandard naming that makes search work.
• S05Technical attributesThe characteristics that distinguish one item from another.
• S06Unit of measureThe same unit across documents and transactions.

FromMaterial Data Must Connect to Equipment 1 more in the article

• Master data · BOM · CataloguingMaterial Data Must Connect to EquipmentDecision ruleCreate or change a material record from the equipment and its documentation, never from a description alone. Search for an existing record before creating a new one, and link every spare to the BOM of the equipment it serves.

Also relevantData Is a Signal, Not the DecisionObsolescence and Alternative Material Logic

Also relevantObsolescence and alternative

• Operational experienceMaterial Master, BOM and SPIL Data QualityBusiness questionCan this material be identified, purchased and connected to the correct equipment with confidence?

Evidence

• BOMs developed and implemented for all equipment identified during new projects, including OEM part numbers, material coding and reorder levels; described in the letter as achieved with Sabit's significant contribution.

  SourceReference letter, Claudio Damanti, former line manager at KPO (2017 to 2023)

  CaseMaterial Master, BOM and SPIL Data Quality

Career context

• CMMS Mechanical Engineervia Material Master, BOM and SPIL Data Quality
• Spare Parts Superintendentvia Material Master, BOM and SPIL Data Quality
• Field Materials Superintendentvia Material Master, BOM and SPIL Data Quality