With version 3.0, FAB-DIS takes a decisive step forward. Discover a sustainable and scalable standard, designed to support the digital transformation of industrial and commercial exchanges.
Three pillars for a future-proof standard
Guaranteed Stability
Built to last, the model minimises impact on its users. Adopt it with confidence — it’s designed for long-term sustainability.
Built-in Agility
Its architecture allows new requirements to be integrated quickly, without disrupting the existing structure. Evolve without breaking changes.
Targeted Scalability
Only the relevant data is enriched (new attributes, allowed values, etc.), ensuring a simple and smooth adoption for every stakeholder.
FAB-DIS 3.0 Building Blocks
Click on a block to discover its changes
The HEADER block evolves to become much more than a simple heading. It now provides a clear and reliable overview of your FAB-DIS edition.
Effective date for sensitive information (lead times, stock levels, minimum quantities, marketing status, etc.)
Improved price readability, with distinction between recommended retail price and trade price
Enhanced consistency checks to ensure the reliability of transmitted data
Highlighting of major changes with the option to link to a detailed analysis
Legal framework for your terms of sale and content protection
Streamlined and redesigned to focus on the essentials: core marketing and commercial data, presented clearly, accurately, and ready to use.
Simplified structure, more intuitive and quicker to adopt
Better distribution of information for greater consistency and fewer duplicates
Transparent product lifecycle management to anticipate launches, withdrawals, and transitions
Crystal-clear expression of units and pricing, removing all ambiguity from commercial transactions
Optimised referencing, reducing complexity and improving exchange efficiency
The LOGISTICS block is enriched to provide a complete and detailed view of product dimensions and packaging, whether bare or packaged.
Precise dimensional data to help customers choose the right product for the right use
Better packaging descriptions (weight, volume, storage, pallets, etc.) to optimise flow management
Support for complex cases (modular products, multi-parcel, packs, etc.) for greater realism and efficiency
The MEDIA block evolves to better showcase products and services, delivering an enriched customer experience across all channels.
More content types: images, videos, 3D, BIM, guides, brochures, etc.
Media identifiable by language and target audience
Clear description of each media asset for easier use
Content specific to the Manufacturer/Distributor relationship (promotional banners, etc.)
The REGULATORY block is enhanced to allow manufacturers to prove and showcase their products’ compliance with French and European regulations.
Broader coverage of key issues: circular economy, carbon footprint, health & substances, fitness for purpose, traceability
Clear access to mandatory data and documents to simplify regulatory compliance
Built-in regulatory monitoring with tables updated via Easy-Check by FAB-DIS
New to FAB-DIS 3.0, the EXTENSION block complements the COMMERCE and LOGISTICS blocks by offering richer information without compromising their stability.
Additional market-relevant attributes: marketing colour, country of manufacture, public subsidies, customisation, direct delivery, etc.
Scalable and adaptable structure, able to incorporate new needs without impacting those who don’t use them
Specific data for the Manufacturer/Distributor relationship
The VARIANT block simplifies the search and selection of the ideal product within a range, on an e-commerce site or in an ERP system.
Clear identification of variants (size, colour, material, technical specifications, etc.)
Easier search through filters and facets, quickly leading to the right product
Based on ETIM standards, FAB-DIS properties, or structured labels
The CROSS-REFERENCE block evolves to become a powerful business lever, enriching the customer experience and driving sales.
Promotion of complementary, essential, or substitute products
Encouragement for upselling and cross-selling
Promotion of spare parts to extend product lifespan
Associated services and fine-grained cross-reference management (display order, exclusivities, multi-brand)
The DISCONTINUATION block centralises withdrawn references to streamline product lifecycle management and secure installed base tracking.
Clear and dated confirmation of product discontinuation
Reliable update of distributor databases
Compliance with regulatory requirements (AGEC, Climate & Resilience Act, etc.)
Guaranteed continuity: access to spare parts, consumables, services, and maintenance documents
The SUBSTITUTION block is simplified to ensure a smooth transition between old and new products.
Clear identification of the replacement product or the most relevant alternative
Effective support for maintenance and substitution transition management
Streamlined and consistent structure, with improved multi-brand management
The ETIM block retains its structure but gains readability with a simplified nomenclature.
Efficient sharing of technical characteristics in the ETIM standard
Consistent distribution across all channels (web, ERP, catalogue, etc.)
Greater clarity and consistency in leveraging technical data
The PYRAMID block enables manufacturers to share their own marketing nomenclature, to better structure and showcase their product range.
Sharing of the manufacturer’s own marketing nomenclature to structure the product range
Better promotion of the product range to distributors and customers
We convert your 2.3 file to 3.0 for you
With the FAB Offer, you don’t need to start from scratch. We take care of converting your existing FAB-DIS 2.3 file into the new 3.0 format — so you can focus on enriching your data rather than rebuilding it.
Send your 2.3 file
Upload your current FAB-DIS 2.3 edition as-is
Automatic conversion
Our tools map and migrate your data to the 3.0 structure
Enrich & publish
Complete the new fields at your own pace and publish your 3.0 edition
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A sustainable and scalable standard, designed to support the digital transformation of industrial and commercial exchanges.
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