D-U-N-S® Number

A D-U-N-S® Number is a global identification number assigned by D&B. All businesses, including branches and workplaces in the D&B database, have a D-U-N-S® Number. You could call it a global corporate identity number. It makes it easy, for example, to maintain a database with up to date information via automated database updates.

All workplaces and branches are linked via a D-U-N-S® Number to a head office’s
D-U-N-S® Number so that a business’s organisation structure can be followed. Businesses in a group are also linked via D-U-N-S® Numbers to create a group tree. This takes place at global level and is unique to D&B. No other information company offers this service.

D-U-N-S® Number advantages:

Allows for quality assurance of databases by identifying duplicate entries and partners who have gone bankrupt.
Links various internal databases to create an overall profile.
Allows for a better Balance of Trade (Customer – Supplier).
Makes it possible to work with a global standardised customer view.
Optimises marketing campaigns by not mailing the same business more
than once.
Identifies global purchases (total spend) accessible in many different systems in the organisation.
Minimises customer service costs by limiting the number of times customers and suppliers are contacted (duplicate entries).
Makes it possible to measure risks for all customers and suppliers more easily and faster.
Follow critical changes such as mergers and acquisitions with higher quality.
The only globally recognised business identifier.