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Context: Logistics Operations — Variant 27

(Variant for logistics_operations domain)

Pattern

When two records have very similar names but different key identifiers (model numbers, version numbers, specification codes), they should be treated as distinct entities.

Application to Insurance

• Policy with same holder but different coverage dates → different policies
• Same risk type but different deductible → different coverage terms
• Same broker with different registration numbers → different legal entities

Exceptions

• Formatting differences only (hyphens, spaces, abbreviations) → same entity
• System-specific prefixes → same entity with different representation
• Historical name changes due to rebranding → same entity

Decision Framework

1. Strip formatting differences
2. Compare key identifiers (not just name)
3. If identifiers match → same entity
4. If identifiers differ → distinct entities
5. If ambiguous → escalate to domain expert