Resolution of Suspected Duplicate Products

The Resolution of Suspected Duplicate Products feature within Open Cloud MDM is a vital tool for managing and maintaining product data integrity by identifying and resolving possible duplicate product entities. This feature ensures that organizations maintain a single, accurate "golden" copy of product data within their enterprise, promoting data consistency and reliability.

Key Aspects of the Resolution of Suspected Duplicate Products Feature:

• Identification of Suspected Duplicates: Suspected duplicate processing involves the identification of product entities that are potential duplicates or suspects of each other. This process helps Data Stewards pinpoint cases where multiple product records may refer to the same real-world product.
• Extension to Other Domains: While primarily used within the Party domain, suspected duplicate processing can be extended to other types of entities and applied to manage information in various domains. This adaptability enhances the feature's utility and relevance across different data contexts.
• Data Steward Support: The feature assists Data Stewards in creating, maintaining, and retrieving product suspect entries and their associated match results. Data Stewards play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and consistency of product data.
• Resolution Operations: The Resolution of Suspected Duplicate Products services provide various operations to facilitate the resolution of product suspect entries. Data Stewards can collapse multiple products that are identified as duplicates, split a product into separate entities if needed, preview and compare suspect entries before making decisions, and perform other maintenance activities to address data discrepancies.

Example Use of the Resolution of Suspected Duplicate Products:

When an organization's database contains suspected duplicate product entities, it becomes essential to resolve these issues. For instance, if there are multiple entries for what appears to be the same product, Data Stewards must take action to ensure that only one accurate representation of the product remains in the system. This process eliminates data redundancy, enhances data quality, and avoids confusion or errors arising from duplicate product records.

Configuration Behavior of the Feature:

The Resolution of Suspected Duplicate Products feature is configurable, allowing organizations to tailor its behavior to their specific needs and data management processes. Configuration options may include defining criteria for identifying suspected duplicate products, specifying resolution workflows, and setting rules for merging or splitting product entities. This configurability ensures that the feature aligns with the organization's data governance practices and business requirements.

In summary, the Resolution of Suspected Duplicate Products feature is a critical component of Open Cloud MDM that empowers organizations to maintain clean, accurate, and reliable product data. By identifying and resolving potential duplicate product entities, this feature supports data stewardship efforts, minimizes data redundancy, and contributes to data quality and consistency across the enterprise.