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The WorldBase Match Process is set up for the purpose of attaching D-U-N-S® Numbers to customer input files that contain records from multiple countries for business identification. It compares your customer's input business names and addresses to the names and addresses in Dun & Bradstreet's WorldBase match reference files. If there is a match, a D-U-N-S® Number will be assigned. Following, we are able to supply or verify comprehensive and accurate information on every business and company:

The process enables you to:

• Build and verify your global information warehouses
• perform market or customers analysis by location, size, industry;
• leverage family tree relationships; prospecting;
• Ensure accurate customers details in your data base

What is the received data?

Basic identification details: Duns no., company name, address, and telephone numbers.
Identification details: Duns no. / Names (formal, moniker), registration number (VAT No etc.)
Contact details: address, telephone, and fax.
Activity data: (classifications, SIC method based), import & export indication.
Scope details: turnovers and employees.
Managers: CEO name, position.
Additional data: year of establishment / legal status.
Links: Duns no. of the direct parent co. / Duns of the local parent co. in the same country / Duns of the global parent co. (ultimate) + their name and address details.
Add. Indication regarding the linking: no. of "family members" in the holding tree, hierarchy codes, status (location: single, branch, parent co., HQ).
Customers' info.:Customer's no. / supplier/distributor code etc. Details that are required for the establishment of a contact with the Customer's internal systems.


How does D&B ensure data quality?

it is a function of:

1. Establishing data standards and definitions
2. Creating repeatable processes for data collection, enhancement, and maintenance
3. Regular monitoring at multiple points in the transformation process
4. Continuously improving processes

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