Create new flat-file-based channel within Activation

Summary

Why? 

  • Get a flexible way to integrate a flat-file-based retailer within Activation in a few hours/days
  • Benefit from Activation value to access productivity gains and maximise business opportunities

How? 

1. Flat File Support for Any Marketplace – Customers can upload templates for regional or niche marketplaces directly into Activation.
To do so, log into Activation, go to the “Available channel” section.

  • A dedicated block “Request your flat file-based channels” is visible. Click on it.
  • Please provide the channel templates and information through the form.
    • The more information you share regarding the templates and their related usage, the more we can integrate properly, to fit with customer use cases.

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2. Flat File Creation – Akeneo structures product data according to the marketplace’s requirements, reducing manual effort.

  • Once the channel is ready to use, map the data just like any other Activation channel and start selling faster.

3. Faster Onboarding for New Marketplaces – Easily generate marketplace-compliant flat files.

  • The Activation team might reach out to the template provider to optimize channel integration.
  • You get a notification once the channel is ready and accessible.