Overview
Product Information Dependency refers to how various pieces of product-related data rely on each other. In an enterprise, a product's availability, pricing, or feature set may depend on other products or systems.
- Inventory data linked with Warehouse Management Systems
- Pricing dependent on regional policies
- Compatibility dependencies (e.g., software versions)
Types of Dependencies
Data cascades from parent to child product (e.g., SKU inherits from Product Line).
One product function relies on another—e.g., cloud service depends on device firmware.
External systems determine product availability, such as ERPs and CRMs.
Dependency Chart
Product Catalog with Dependencies
Product 1
Depends on Inventory Status and Region Pricing
Product 2
Requires Product 1 for full functionality
Product 3
Integrated with Cloud Service
Product 4
Includes software versioning dependency
FAQ
It is a centralized platform used to manage and distribute product data across systems.
They ensure accurate, consistent, and functional product delivery.
By using relational databases, diagrams, and metadata tagging.