One parent. Multiple products. Zero manual duplication.
Managing application (fitment) data across dozens—or even hundreds—of similar products can quickly become a drain on your team’s time and resources. That’s where Application Inheritance comes in.
Built into the PDM platform, this feature allows you to inherit fitment data from one product to others, even across different brands or product families. If multiple SKUs share the same vehicle compatibility, you no longer need to duplicate that work manually.
What is Application Inheritance?
Application Inheritance links products together, enabling “child” products to automatically pull fitment records from a designated “parent” product. That means a single source of truth for vehicle compatibility, reflected across all related products.
Example:
A brake caliper in red, black, and carbon fiber versions can all share one set of fitment records from the master SKU—without entering data three separate times.
Why It Matters
ACES data can be complex—and maintaining accuracy across variations is critical. Application Inheritance helps brands:
- Eliminate repetitive data entry
- Ensure consistent fitment across product families
- Reduce risk of human error in ACES exports
- Update multiple SKUs at once from one central record
This feature is ideal for brands with multiple colorways, size variations, or private label versions of the same product.
Who Benefits Most?
We recommend Application Inheritance when:
- You manage multiple products with identical fitments
- You’re working with kits, bundles, or brand variants
- You want cleaner ACES files with less manual intervention
- You’re scaling your catalog and need efficient processes
The “Aha” Moment
Customers love Application Inheritance once they realize they only need to manage fitment data once—and all connected products will stay updated automatically. It saves time, improves accuracy, and keeps teams focused on growth instead of maintenance.
Ready to Reduce Fitment Fatigue?
Application Inheritance is the behind-the-scenes powerhouse that helps brands scale without sacrificing accuracy.
