The Supplier Data Manager (SDM) platform supports a variety of file formats to accommodate different use cases and data sources. Below are the details on the accepted formats for file uploads:
Input Files
Input files will be loaded into Supplier Data Manager for processing. These files may originate from suppliers or other systems such as Product Information Management (PIM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
Supported Formats
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Excel formats:
- .xlsx
- .xlsm
- .xls
- .xlsb
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Text format:
- .csv
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Markup language:
- .xml (including BME CAT and GS1 files)
Important Considerations
- Single-Tab Files: SDM can read single-tab files, provided they meet certain conditions.
- Multi-Tab Files: SDM can also process multi-tab files, but specific conditions must be met.
- File size limit: The maximum file size for manual imports is 50 MB.
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Up to 800,000 data cells (rows x columns):
- Example: 20 attributes x 40,000 products = 800,000 cells
- Example: 904 attributes x 885 products = 800,000 cells
If your file exceeds those limits, consider splitting larger files into smaller segments or optimizing the file to meet requirements.
Take a look to Specifications for input files for more information about single-tab and multi-tab conditions that must be met.
Unsupported Formats
Please note that the following file types are not supported as input product files by Supplier Data Manager:
- .doc (Word documents)
- .jpeg (Image files)
PDF, doc(x), images… can be added as attachments.
For any questions or assistance regarding file formats and uploads, please reach out to our support team.