PIES-PRODUCT-INFORMATION-EXCHANGE

Aftermarket product attribute PIES standard.

Definition

PIES XML schema main components: Header (BrandAAIAID), ItemHeader (PartNumber, ItemQuantitySize, etc.), PartDescription (200, 400, etc. char lengths), Attribute (PAdb-referenced attributes), Asset (images URLs, dimensions), Package (qty, weight, dims), Pricing (multiple price levels: List, MAP Minimum Advertised Price, Cost), PIESExpiCode (parts diff replacement). PIES integrates with ACES via PartNumber + BrandAAIAID. Universal aftermarket adoption: ~95% of manufacturers use PIES for catalog distribution.

Origin

PIES v1.0 published by AAIA 2007 ; v6.x 2010s ; v7.0 published 2019 ; v7.1 published 2022.

Example in context

Bosch sends a daily PIES XML feed to Advance Auto Parts containing 10000 brake pad SKUs with descriptions, MAP pricing, marketing copy, image URLs, packaging dimensions, hazardous shipping codes.

Related terms

• ACES — complementary fitment standard.