Product Description and Classification - Part 3: Results of development in harmonization of product classifications and in multilingual electronic catalogues and their respective data modelling

The CWA describes how good progress has been reached in the domestic appliances industry, where a first proposal for the collaborative development of a product classification could be established. Furthermore, it shows how good knowledge of the oil and gas industry standardization could be achieved: available classifications and their gaps and differences have been explored. The CWA also describes the setting up of a process for a joint working committee dealing with harmonization of product classifications. Participating members already started discussions in November 2005 via monthly phone conferences and, where possible, dedicated meetings. In addition, three working groups have been established to implement the proposed changes in the three addressed areas. First success could be reached by implementing some proposed classes from CECED into eCl@ss.