Databases
To speak the same technical language as your trading partners, codified data is a must.
The Aftermarket Catalog Exchange Standard (ACES), Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES), and Internet Parts Ordering (IPO) data standards are all supported by multiple relational databases, which contain standardized, codified data.
Learn more about what each database contains.
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Best Practices
Best practices have been developed in several areas to support the data standards. Our guidelines inform, assist and provide recommendations.
Testimonials
I’m an engineer. I love to solve problems. Through the Technology Standards Committee, we’ve been able to work on common problems across our trading partners and the customers that we serve to improve our delivery of goods and services.
Doug Wiggin,
Director, Software Architecture Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance