E-commerce Dictionary

Attribute collision occurs when two or more [product attributes](/ecommerce-dictionary/product-attribute) from different sources conflict due to identical names, overlapping definitions, or mismatched data formats.

A standardized, master [data format](/ecommerce-dictionary/data-model) used to enable communication between different systems and applications without direct point-to-point integrations.

A framework for structuring product information to support sustainable lifecycles, including repairability, recyclability, and material provenance for circular business models.

Specific product data fields required for international commerce, including [HS codes](/guides/product-taxonomy/hs-code), country of origin, and regional compliance certifications.

A formal agreement between data producers and consumers that defines the schema, [quality standards](/ecommerce-dictionary/data-quality), and delivery expectations for [product information](/ecommerce-dictionary/product-catalog).

Data decay is the gradual degradation of product information [quality](/ecommerce-dictionary/data-quality) over time, leading to inaccuracies that hurt sales and customer trust.

[Data deduplication](/guides/data-quality/deduplication) is the process of identifying and removing redundant copies of product information to ensure [data integrity](/ecommerce-dictionary/data-integrity) and a single source of truth.

Data Mesh is a decentralized architectural framework that shifts data ownership from a central team to domain-specific teams, treating data as a product.

The process of transforming raw data into high-quality, consumable products with defined ownership, quality standards, and specific use cases.

The process of analyzing and auditing data sources to understand content, structure, and [quality](/ecommerce-dictionary/data-quality) before processing or migration.

A decentralized record-keeping system used to track the origin, history, and ownership of products throughout the supply chain to ensure authenticity and transparency.

ESG Reporting is the disclosure of environmental, social, and corporate governance data to provide transparency into a company's sustainability and ethical impact.