GlobalCorp, a multinational conglomerate, is grappling with significant challenges in managing its diverse and voluminous records, encompassing both digital and physical formats. The organization\'s records, spanning financial transactions, legal documents, engineering designs, and marketing materials, are scattered across various departments and geographic locations. Senior management recognizes the critical need for a robust metadata management framework to ensure compliance with international regulations, enhance operational efficiency, and mitigate legal risks. After conducting an internal audit, it was discovered that metadata creation, storage, and maintenance practices are inconsistent, leading to difficulties in locating relevant records and compromising data integrity. To address these issues, GlobalCorp is establishing a comprehensive metadata management program. Which of the following strategies would be most effective in establishing a strong foundation for ensuring metadata quality across the organization, particularly in integrating physical records into the overall metadata framework?