Clean, standardized material master data you can trust.
Structured codification, duplicate elimination, noun-modifier-attribute naming and UNSPSC classification that make your ERP data accurate, searchable and ready for governance.
Request a ConsultationWhat is Material Codification?
Material codification is the discipline of describing, classifying and coding every material in a consistent, structured way. It turns a messy, inconsistent item master into clean data that people and systems can rely on.
AG's Collection applies proven methodologies — standardized naming, attribute structuring and UNSPSC mapping — to remove duplicates, fix inconsistent descriptions and create an ERP-ready classification your teams can search and trust.
The payoff is fewer duplicate purchases, better inventory visibility, faster procurement and a master data foundation that supports analytics and governance.
Challenges we solve
- ▸Duplicate materials created under different descriptions
- ▸Inconsistent, free-text naming that's impossible to search
- ▸Poor inventory visibility and inflated stock
- ▸No standardized classification across plants or systems
- ▸Spend analysis that's unreliable because data is dirty
A structured, transparent methodology
Data Collection
We gather existing material records from your ERP, spreadsheets and plant systems.
Material Review
Each record is reviewed to understand the true item behind the description.
Duplicate Validation
Potential duplicates are identified and confirmed so the master is de-duplicated cleanly.
Noun-Modifier-Attribute Structuring
Descriptions are rebuilt using a consistent noun-modifier-attribute standard.
UNSPSC Classification
Items are mapped to the UNSPSC taxonomy for standardized, global classification.
ERP Mapping
Cleaned data is mapped to your ERP's fields and category structures.
Quality Validation
A quality pass verifies completeness, consistency and accuracy.
Approval & Master Upload Support
We support your approval workflow and the upload of the corrected master.
The business impact
Fewer duplicates
De-duplicated masters prevent redundant purchases and stock.
Searchable data
Consistent naming lets teams find the right item every time.
Inventory visibility
Accurate classification reveals true stock positions.
Reliable spend analysis
Clean data makes category and spend analytics trustworthy.
Governance ready
A standardized master supports ongoing data governance.
ERP performance
Structured data improves ERP usability and reporting.
Frequently asked questions
What is material codification?+
It's the structured description, classification and coding of materials so the item master is consistent, de-duplicated and searchable.
What is the noun-modifier-attribute standard?+
A naming convention that describes each item by its core noun, a modifier and standardized attributes — making descriptions consistent and comparable.
What is UNSPSC?+
The United Nations Standard Products and Services Code — a global taxonomy for classifying products and services, useful for analytics and standardization.
Will this work with our existing ERP?+
Yes. We map cleaned data to your ERP's fields and category structures, and support the master upload.
How long does a codification project take?+
It depends on the number of records and their condition; we scope timelines after reviewing a data sample.
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