Glossary
Source of Truth
The designated dataset or system treated as the authoritative reference for a particular metric or business outcome.
OperationsAdvancedSource: Industry consensus
Definition
The designated dataset or system treated as the authoritative reference for a particular metric or business outcome.
Why it matters
Deciding this in advance, not during a dispute, is what this term exists to formalise.
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