Intermat Solutions - Cataloging Methodology
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Standard Modifier Dictionary™(SMD™)The
SMD is a two-tiered classification schema (with an optional third-tier "upper classification" level) that provides a consistent and repeatable set of rules to characterize and catalog inventory. The SMD consists of a family of mutually-exclusive Nouns (a proper name such as "Valve") and Modifiers (a descriptive word or phrase such as "Gate"), as well as associated Characteristics that describe general part attributes (such as "Size") and Values which describe specific Characteristics (such as "6-inch"). It is important to note that the SMDs Noun-Modifier pairs will usually correlate to an ERP/EAM/MDM system's Classification or Class-Subclass pairs within that system's material/item master database.
SMD Methodology & Values
The SMD provides classification definitions and guidelines, synonymous terms, sample values, images and other user aids in an easy-to-use, intuitive format. In addition, the SMD allows for parametric search, facilitating quick and accurate data queries. The SMD's methodology and structured formats form the foundation for consolidated MRO catalog databases.
The SMD is shown above in our Struxure® software. The SMD is used to build and maintain a catalog of formatted inventory descriptions. This screen displays information related to Angle Valves. |
During the past three decades, the SMD has been refined and enriched by processing over 50 million records for a broad range of industries including utilities, oil & gas, petrochemical and chemical refining, pulp and paper, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, aerospace, automotive and distribution. Since each industry has its own unique practices, the SMD is typically tailored to meet the needs of each customer. As a result, the SMD is now the most comprehensive and refined data dictionary for describing industrial MRO items, comprised of 2,500 Noun-Modifier pairs, 2,000 synonyms, 9,000 characteristics, 15,000 definitions and guideline rules, 29,000 sample values and in excess of 1,000 sample reference images.
The SMD is compatible with leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), and Master Data Management (MDM) systems, including SAP® Materials Management (MM) module, SAP Service and Asset Management, SAP MDM, IBM/MRO Software Maximo®, Mincom®, Ventyx Asset Suite (Indus Passport™), Oracle (PeopleSoft®/JDE), Infor/Datastream, AssetPoint/TabWare, and many others... The SMD is compatible with upper-level classification schemas, such as eCl@ss and UNSPSC, and other emerging data exchange standards.
IHS Intermat Solutions licenses the use of the SMD to its customers for managing their MRO catalog databases. This is done either on a stand-alone basis or in conjunction with a cataloging service project and/or a Struxure™ software license.