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title: Understanding PromoStandards & OneSource
description: "Understanding PromoStandards: Streamlining data transfer in the promotional products industry through PromoStandards compliance. Learn how to optimize keywords for higher rankings on DistributorCentral."
image: https://supplierhub.ordermygear.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Purple%20Professional%20Gradients%20Wealth%20Management%20Finance%20LinkedIn%20Single%20Image%20Ad-2.png
---

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## Search Something!

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When product information is [PromoStandards](https://promostandards.org/) compliant, it’s compatible with databases across the promotional products industry. PromoStandards allows data to be translated into any format required for exportation or placement on a database.

This streamlines the transfer of information between suppliers and distributors because information can be entered once and shared on multiple platforms.

This information could include:

- Inventory Price and Availability 
- Order Status
- Shipping Notices
- Media
- Product Data
- Product Configuration
- Purchase Orders
- Invoices

All product information on DistributorCentral is made PromoStandards compliant, which is one of many integrations designed to increase accuracy and efficiency. 

 

### What if a distributor asks for my PromoStandards endpoints?

DistributorCentral has created your PromoStandards endpoints for you and any distributor or service provider can gain access via our [OneSource](http://dc-onesource.com/) platform. 

You can send them the following guide on how to access your endpoints:  
[How to Access Our PromoStandards Endpoints.](https://distributor-support.ordermygear.com/hc/en-us/articles/32757222373531-How-to-Access-Our-PromoStandards-Endpoints?__hstc=89441284.2c9334efa0961addfd43219f45dfb1ea.1761180870425.1769103726516.1770399271930.7&__hssc=89441284.5.1770399271930&__hsfp=56a2ce2cbb29a16eaa94005ae50af027)

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## Read On

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#### [Getting Started: OneSource for Developers](https://supplierhub.ordermygear.com/supplier-hub/onesource-guides)

[OneSource](http://dc-onesource.com) offers easy access to PromoStandards data from a single location using a robust API that...

[![](https://supplierhub.ordermygear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/FAQ-PS%20PO-2.png?width=352&name=FAQ-PS%20PO-2.png)](https://supplierhub.ordermygear.com/supplier-hub/faqs-promostandards)

#### [FAQs: PromoStandards Purchase Order Support](https://supplierhub.ordermygear.com/supplier-hub/faqs-promostandards)

Ensuring product information is compliant with PromoStandards guarantees seamless compatibility...

[![](https://supplierhub.ordermygear.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/OneSource%20POs-2.png?width=352&name=OneSource%20POs-2.png)](https://supplierhub.ordermygear.com/supplier-hub/onesource-orders-from-dc)

#### [Receiving OneSource Orders From DC](https://supplierhub.ordermygear.com/supplier-hub/onesource-orders-from-dc)

 Distributors who depend on PromoStandards compliant data for their daily operations can...

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