Specification of all product data supported and formats
The following details all data currently supported in catalogues. The richer your data, the better it supports Buyers and their use cases; from sourcing, trading to IHM document management.
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All supported data
All products must include the following information.
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Name |
Description |
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Product Name |
This is how your product will be displayed to buyers (125 chars) |
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Unit of Measure |
This is how your product will be supplied. Click here to view the supported Unit of Measures. |
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Supplier Part Number |
Sometimes referred to as the 'Vendor Part Number', 'Product Code' or 'SKU' is the unique identifier by which you as the supplier recognise this product (80 chars) |
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Classification with UNSPSC or IMPA |
This is the categorisation of your products. |
❗ Click here to learn more about classification and supported values.
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Name |
Description |
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Product Name |
This is how your product will be displayed to buyers (125 chars) |
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Supplier Part Number |
The unique identifier by which you as the supplier recognise this product (80 chars) |
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Description |
This is the full description of your product (2048 chars) |
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Short Description |
This is an optimised short summary of your full product description allowing buyers to understand your product at a glance (160 chars) |
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Is Hazardous |
Whether or not the product contains hazardous materials (Boolean - Y/N) |
Classifying your products into popular industry catalogues will help buyers find them easier.
Catalogue Classifications
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Name |
Description |
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UNSPSC Code |
ShipServ's standardised classification ensures all supplier products are categorised comparably. Click here for the UNSPSC codes. |
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IMPA Code |
Widely adopted amongst Buyers and Suppliers. Click here for IMPA code search. |
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ISSA Code |
The International Shipsuppliers & Services Association product code. |
Note: If you use IMPA codes, you must ensure you hold the applicable license
Article Classifications
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Name |
Description |
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EAN |
European Article Number |
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UPC |
Universal Product Code |
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Name |
Description |
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Brand |
The manufacturer of the product |
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Brand Part Number |
Sometimes referred to as 'Manufacturer Part Number' is the unique identifier used by the manufacturer to market the products (80 chars) |
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Name |
Description |
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Currency |
Currency Codes. Click here to view the supported currencies |
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Unit Price |
The publicly advertised list price is visible to all buyers. If left unpopulated, the price will display as 'on request' (decimal) |
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Lead Time (Days) |
This represents the typical availability (number) |
Products with images usually get more clicks than products without images.
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Name |
Description |
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Product Image (Full URL path may be specified or send zip file of images) |
Square images display better (JPG, JPEG or PNG) |
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Material Declaration |
(PDF) |
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Supplier Declaration of Compliance |
(PDF) |
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Spec Sheet |
(PDF) |
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Safety Data Sheet |
(PDF) |
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Test Certificate |
(PDF) |