ISO/IEC 81346

To achieve sustainable value over time, organizations must take control of their information.
As technical solutions and digital functionality become more widespread, the volume of data is growing rapidly. Organizations that establish a structure and governance model early will be the ones most capable of meeting future demands quickly and flexibly.

Today, employees often spend far more time searching for the right information than necessary. This leads to siloed, improvised solutions — where critical decision-making data is missing, and data quality deteriorates.

A Clear and Well-Established Information Strategy Enables Five Key Capabilities:

1. Master data is identified at the source, ensuring information quality during system integrations.

2. Naming, classification, and storage of information follow consistent rules.

3. Responsibilities are clearly defined, including ownership, timing, and version control of all documents and data.

4. A governance structure is in place to handle issues as they arise.

5. Robust system support exists to manage and maintain the information throughout its lifecycle.

What Is ISO/IEC 81346?

ISO/IEC 81346 is a robust framework for classifying and creating relationships between plant or system objects, while assigning them unique identifiers.
The standard is based on a set of “aspects” — such as Location, Function, and Product — which can be extended over time depending on organizational needs.

This approach enables:

• Flexibility
• Stakeholder-independence
• Long-term stability across the asset lifecycle

Thanks to its multi-aspect model, ISO/IEC 81346 has become the fastest-growing standard for object classification worldwide.

Practical Application Is the Key

Since ISO/IEC 81346 functions as a library of general principles, the true challenge lies in adapting and applying these principles to the specific needs and structure of your organization.

TCG – Leading the Way in ISO/IEC 81346 Implementation

TCG is the Nordic region’s leading consultancy supporting public and private sector organizations in their transition to ISO/IEC 81346.
With our unique approach and TCG Smart RDS concept, we unlock the true business value of the standard — ensuring that classification, integration, and information flow generate lasting impact.