Product Category database (PCdb)
Parts Categorization Database (PCDB)
The Parts Categorization Database (PCDB) was developed primarily to support the enhanced standard and replaces the Parts Definition (PD) table. The PCDB is a critical component of coding catalog applications data as it addresses the need to categorize groups of aftermarket replacement parts and commodities. The PCDB standardizes automotive parts nomenclature and validates parts that are used in multiple positions on the same vehicle, resulting in more consistent and accurate application data.
The PCDB is also used to classify product in the Product Information Exchange Standard (PIES) and as a supporting tool for implementation of the i•SHOP Standard