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What is UPIK®?

Unique Partner Identification Key (UPIK®) is a standardized, clear, and company-wide identification system.

The Unique Partner Identification Key is based on the D&B D-U-N-S® Number. The D&B D-U-N-S® Number enables the clear classification of business partners on a global level.

Business partner information on any company can be newly added and updated at the UPIK® platform.

UPIK® was developed by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (Verband der Automobilindustrie, VDA) and the German Chemical Industry Association (Verband der Chemischen Industrie, VCI) in cooperation with D&B Germany.

The UPIK® identification system is directed primarily at all factories, business locations, and delivery addresses in the automobile and chemical industries, as well as suppliers to these industries.

What advantages does UPIK® offer?

Business partners and locations are classified in a uniform manner. This allows master data to be easily modified and updated. It also eases order and delivery processes.

Each company worldwide is allocated one unique D&B D-U-N-SŪ Number. This enables clear identification of companies and suppliers in the automotive and chemical industries:

• Existing supplier/customer keys can be supplemented or replaced
• The transparency of data is considerably increased thanks to a source of data that is always correct and current
• Duplicate entries are avoided and expenditures associated with updating data are significantly reduced

Participants can use UPIKŪ free of charge at any time without technical expenditure.

How does UPIK® work?

The cooperative efforts of participants are key to the success of UPIKŪ: Each company updates its own data, thus ensuring that UPIKŪ stays current. The continuously updated company data is collected and managed on the UPIKŪ platform. All affiliated partners can access this data.

Many national and international companies have already joined the UPIKŪ program. Discover the advantages for your company!