ISO 8000-114 Interoperable Data Format
What is ISO 8000-114 Interoperable Data Format?
ISO 8000-114 specifies the requirements for data to be portable data. Portable data is data that can be moved to another system without being changed and without losing its meaning. The ISO 8000-114 standard sets out:
- fundamental principles and assumptions for portable data;
- the role of semantic encoding in making data portable;
- the syntax of a structured format for portable data;
- the metadata and the reference data to include as part of portable data.
The Standard can be purchased direct from ISO https://www.iso.org/standard/83104.html or from your national standards body.
ISO 8000-114 interoperable data format (.idf) used to standardize the formatting of item characteristic data (product specifications/properties). Formatting this technical data in the ISO 8000-114 interoperable data format is very straight forward. It consists in making the data portable by mapping attributes and code values to an open technical dictionary and then formatting the data using the JSON syntax.
Why ensure data is portable, when compliant with ISO 8000-114 Interoperable Data Format?
Data that is formatted to be compliant with ISO 8000-114 in Interoperable Data Format (.idf) is portable data, meaning it can be seamlessly imported and utilized in any application, in any language or system environment, without being changed.
When ISO 8000-114 interoperable data format (.idf) is used with data exchanged in supply chain transactions, like purchase orders or product item characteristics/specifications used in RFP/RFQs, transactions can be automated and enabled by AI technology.
Principles for ISO 8000-114 Interoperable Data Format (.idf) compliance
The ISO 8000-114 standard sets out the principles for .idf compliance which include:
Example of a .idf formatted file
| Manufacturer | Goodyear Engineered Product |
| Manufacturer Part number | 56901406430600 |
| Supplier | GRAINGER |
| Supplier Part number | 5W553 |
| Supplier description | Multipurpose Air Hose |
| Type | Bulk Push-On |
| Inside Diameter | 1/4, IN |
| Length | 250, FT |
| Outside Diameter | 35/64, IN |
| Color | Black |
| Maximum Working Pressure | 250, PSI |
| Temperature Range | -20 to 90, F |
| Reinforcement | Synthetic Cord |
| Safety Factor | 4:1 |
| Tube Material | Chemigum |
| Oil Resistance | Synthetic |
| Cover Material | Black, Smooth-finish |
How to self-declare that your data is ISO 8000-114 .idf compliant
ECCMA Data Certifications
ISO 8000 and ISO 25550 standards compliance are a mark of data quality and excellence for organizations and software applications. Self-declaration is a good start on this journey. ECCMA Certification takes you further.
ECCMA can apply its expertise in ISO standards implementation to certify that your organization’s data is quality, standard-compliant data. ECCMA’s Data Quality Certifications evidence your organization’s data quality and governance capability. They are recognized for their rigor and focus on practical applications.
Relevant data certifications that may interest you include:
- ISO 8000-115 International Part Number verification
- ECCMA Know Your Supplier standardizes supplier master data for ISO 8000-116 compliance
- ISO 8000 Quality Master Data Certification validates that a company’s master data and data specifications (templates) comply with international data quality standards.
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If you have any questions or need help with any projects or strategy that requires quality, interoperable supply chain data contact ECCMA today.
