It is also available as a stand-alone API interface for users with third-party PIM systems, eliminating time-consuming and error-prone export and import processes. The IDP feature is included in the data management tools DMM and CCU. For minor changes, they only need to send the net changes.
Parts manufacturers can update their catalogue data within seconds and at any time. With IDP, TecAlliance has developed an API interface that makes the transfer process to the TecDoc database faster and more flexible. Processing data was only possible with the TecAlliance Data Management Tools (DMM or CCU), forcing data suppliers using other product management systems to export data from that system to the TecAlliance tool for every update. Besides that, they have had to deliver the full data set even for a single minor change, which made the updating process complicated and time-consuming. Up to now, TecAlliance data suppliers have been bound by a strict schedule to update the TecDoc Catalogue Database. This new interface makes it possible to update TecDoc data in real time, thus increasing flexibility and shortening the time to market for data suppliers and receivers. TecAlliance, one of the leading data specialists connecting the digital aftermarket, is revolutionising the handling of product data with Instant Data Processing (IDP). To be successful under these conditions, parts manufacturers must be first to market and make sure that the most up-to-date and accurate product data is available. The automotive aftermarket is a highly competitive and fast-moving market.