Product data doesn't start with you - it comes from suppliers, often in inconsistent formats with different field names, different units, and different category vocabularies. Applosive handles the transformation so clean data lands in your catalog automatically.
Any format, any structure
Import CSV, XML, JSON, and XLSX files. Applosive reads the file, shows you a preview of the columns and sample values, and walks you through the mapping. There's no required format - your supplier's format is the starting point.
Column mapping with formula transformations
Map each supplier column to the right field in your schema. For columns that need transformation - unit conversion, value normalization, price calculation from cost - write a formula using a JavaScript-style syntax. Applosive evaluates it against real sample values so you can verify before running the full import.
AI assistance is available: Applosive can analyze the sample values in each column and suggest the right mapping and formula. This cuts setup time for new supplier integrations from hours to minutes.
Import modes and duplicate handling
Choose how each import behaves: create new products only, update existing products only, or both. Configure what happens when a duplicate SKU is detected - update the existing record, skip it, or raise an error. Different suppliers often warrant different strategies.
Scheduled imports
Set a cron schedule and supplier feeds update your catalog automatically. Applosive fetches the latest file from a URL, runs the mapped import, and reports any errors. You get fresh product data without manual intervention.
Supplier management
Each supplier is a record in Applosive with contact information, address, discount rates, lead times, and minimum order quantities. Supplier data is linked to product records: per-product supplier associations track cost price, currency, stock quantity, and preferred supplier designation.
Variant grouping rules
Supplier files often list each size and color as a separate row. Variant grouping rules let you define SKU patterns - Applosive automatically clusters matching rows into variant groups during import, so your catalog stays organized without manual work.
Media import
Download product images directly from URLs in supplier feeds. Configure authentication headers if the supplier's CDN requires them. Images are deduplicated by hash - re-importing a feed won't add duplicate files.
Category mapping
When a supplier uses their own category names, Applosive shows you an inline mapping workflow: see each supplier category, search your taxonomy, and assign it. AI suggestions speed this up significantly for large category lists.
Row-level error reporting
Every import run produces a detailed error log. See exactly which rows failed, which field caused the issue, and what value was invalid. Fix at the source and re-import cleanly.