D-U-N-S® Number
The widely used unique identification code for global enterprises.
What is D-U-N-S® Number
The D-U-N-S® Number, founded by Dun & Bradstreet in 1963, is a unique identification code for enterprises worldwide. It originates from Dun & Bradstreet's nine-digit global coding system and is widely used for enterprise identification, as well as the organization and collation of business information. It can help identify and quickly locate the information of a vast number of enterprises around the world.
How does the D-U-N-S® Number work?
The D-U-N-S® Number is associated with a unique enterprise entity and ensures the accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and global synchronization of information. It follows strict rules for allocation and maintenance, and is verified through multiple channels before being allocated.
The D-U-N-S® Number is not just a digit. The complete system, the DUNSRight™ quality process, composed of it can be used to maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date information. The operation process of this system includes five key elements: global data collection, entity matching, D-U-N-S® Number assignment, corporate family linking, and predictive indices. These key elements operate in an orderly manner to achieve data collection and enhancement, ultimately generating high-quality business information.
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StandardizationManage global data using standardized methods.
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Unique IdentificationThe DUNS®Number links to a uniquely identified business entity.
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Corporate LinkageIdentify corporate shareholding and clarify ownership and affiliation relationships.
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Risk PredictionPredictive indicators derived from big data analytics.
Why should we use the D-U-N-S® Number?
The advantages of using D-U-N-S® Number
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Unique Identity Indicator -
The number remains permanently unchanged -
Coverage of Global Enterprises -
Association of Corporate Families
The Benefits of Using the D-U-N-S® Number
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Accurate Assessment and Risk ReductionGain an in-depth understanding of potential business partners, conduct thorough reviews of suppliers, have a comprehensive grasp of sales prospects, and ensure that business operations are carried out in compliance with relevant regulations.
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Widely Recognized, Ensuring CooperationThis system is recognized and recommended by more than 240 of the most influential government, trade, and industry organizations around the world. Using this system will provide the foundation and guarantee for your cooperation with them.
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Optimize Decision - making and Enhance EfficiencyThrough a comprehensive, accurate, and timely understanding of partner information, it can effectively assist you in optimizing business matters such as contract terms, managing payment periods, and determining credit limits.
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Unified Standards and Efficient ManagementAs a master data management tool, this system provides you with a unified enterprise identity indicator, enabling you to organize and standardize customer and supplier master data for more effective business management.
Who is using the D-U-N-S® Number?
D-U-N-S® Number is widely used globally
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The United States
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses the D-U-N-S® Number as the identification code for the applying enterprises.
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Germany
The Unique Partner Identification Key (UPIK®), a unique identity identification platform for enterprise partners, has achieved standardization with the help of the D-U-N-S® Number.
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The United Kingdom
Both the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) and the government procurement services are using the D-U-N-S® Number.
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The Middle East
Both the government of Dubai and the government of Abu Dhabi require the provision of the D-U-N-S® Number in business registrations.
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Japan
The D-U-N-S® Number is recognized as the unique global enterprise identification code for Japanese industrial organizations.
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China
An increasing number of Chinese institutions and enterprises are beginning to use the D-U-N-S® Number. To date, more than 500,000 Chinese enterprises have applied for the D-U-N-S® Number to meet the requirements of government agencies in various countries and to join the global supply chain.
D-U-N-S®Number has been widely recognized
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International TradeThe customs data model of the WCO incorporates the D-U-N-S® Number as the enterprise identification code.
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Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)Apple developers and Google developers need to use D-U-N-S® Number to complete identity verification.
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Automotive and Automotive PartsCompanies such as Volkswagen, BorgWarner, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, and Valeo all use D-U-N-S® Number to manage their partners.
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Equipment ManufacturingCompanies like Eaton, Philips, and Siemens all use D-U-N-S® Number to manage their partners.
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Consumer Brands and RetailWalmart uses the D-U-N-S® Number to manage its partners.
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Green and Low-CarbonThe Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) uses the D-U-N-S® Number for the identity verification of applying enterprises.
