Data Preparation
The data prepared by the supplier is made available using a file-based interface to the central database so that further checks can be performed.

Data and Format Checks
Extensive checks are performed on the data for format and completeness. Values are compared with historical data (i.e. predecessor articles). This improves the quality of the data substantially. Implausible contents, such as large price differences, are reported to the data supplier so that he can check them manually and eliminate errors.  This prevents erroneous data from even reaching traders.

Synchronization and Data Selection
As soon as a supplier adds to or changes data, an e-mail message is sent to the recipients defined by the supplier. The trader receiving the message can decide for himself which data to download in order to update his own product portfolio. This process can take place manually or automatically– according to customer requirements.  As soon as the selection has been completed, the import into the merchandise management system of the trader can be executed simply and comfortably.

Supplier Processes 

Preparing	Time-triggered surveillance of the sending directory
Validating	Structural and content checks on the export files
Cleaning	Reworking of the results lists if required
Acceptance	Export approval by the responsible persons
Upload	Upload of the data to the TecCMD database
Research	Online access to one´s own sent data
Alert	Configurable, event-triggered warning messages

Trader Processes

Set up data delivery from each supplier	Subscription
Automated receipt and filing of master data	Download
Conversion from XML to CSV	Converting
Selection of the relevant data for your product line	Assortment
Modification of the import file, e.g. only import new articles	Import
Online access can be customized according to various criteria	Research
Configurable warning messages, event-triggered	Alert