Controlled catalog sharing
Share governed source collections with dealer companies instead of distributing disconnected catalog copies.
Dealer workspaces
Share governed parts catalogs with your dealer network.
PartGrid lets OEMs and distributors share source collections with dealer companies while keeping the master catalog governed. Dealers can work with their assigned collection and use allowed visibility, pricing, localization, embed, and customer-facing workflows without creating a separate catalog copy.
One governed source collection
Controlled dealer access
Dealer-specific catalog workflows
Why dealer networks get fragmented
Shared PDFs and copied catalogs do not scale across a dealer network.
Dealer networks often end up with local files, spreadsheets, copied catalog pages, and repeated support requests. Every duplicate makes it harder to keep parts, diagrams, replacement guidance, pricing, and customer-facing experiences aligned with the source catalog.
Dealers need current parts data without editing the master catalog.
OEMs need a clear way to grant, pause, or revoke dealer access.
Dealer-specific pricing or visibility should not require another catalog copy.
Dealer-facing catalog updates should come from a governed source.
Dealers need a practical path from shared catalog access to customer-facing parts lookup.
1
Maintain the source collection
The OEM or distributor keeps ownership of the source collection and the catalog data behind it.
2
Assign a dealer company
Share the collection with a dealer company through the dealer access workflow.
3
Work from a dealer collection
The dealer accesses the assigned collection inside its own workspace while the source catalog remains governed by the catalog owner.
4
Apply dealer-side settings
Where configured, dealer-specific visibility, pricing, localization, embed settings, and customer-facing workflows can be layered onto the shared collection.
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Keep access controlled
Dealer access can be managed without handing over ownership of the source catalog.
Dealer-specific visibility
Allow dealer-side visibility choices where configured without deleting parts from the source catalog.
Dealer pricing layer
Use dealer pricing rules and explicit overrides where configured while keeping source pricing separate.
Localized dealer experiences
Combine shared catalogs with supported locale and currency workflows for regional dealer experiences.
Embeddable catalogs
Use assigned dealer collections in customer-facing websites or portals where embed settings and domains allow it.
Quote and cart handoff
Connect identified parts to quote, cart, ecommerce, or downstream workflows where configured.
Dealer self-service without catalog fragmentation.
The source catalog stays governed by the OEM or distributor. Dealers operate a controlled layer for the workflows they are allowed to manage.
Dealer workspaces are designed for catalog distribution and dealer-facing parts workflows. They are not intended to replace a full dealer management system, CRM, ERP, order management platform, or complete B2B commerce stack.
For commercial price logic, see Dealer Pricing Rules. For broader dealer-network positioning, see Distributors & Dealer Networks. Operational guidance is available in Share collections with dealers and Manage an assigned dealer collection.
Frequently asked questions
How dealer workspaces fit into the catalog workflow
Keep the source governed while giving dealers a practical operating layer.
What is a dealer workspace?+
A dealer workspace is the dealer-side environment where an assigned dealer company can work with shared catalog collections and the workflows enabled for that dealer relationship.
Does the dealer own the source catalog?+
No. The source collection and underlying catalog remain governed by the OEM, distributor, or catalog owner.
Can dealer access be controlled?+
Yes. Dealer access is designed to be managed as part of the dealer relationship, including pausing or revoking access where supported.
Can dealers use their own pricing?+
Dealer-specific pricing can be layered onto assigned dealer collections where configured. The detailed pricing capability is covered on the Dealer Pricing Rules page.
Can dealer collections be embedded?+
Yes, where embed and domain settings allow it, a dealer collection can be used in a customer-facing website or portal.
Is this a full dealer management system?+
No. PartGrid dealer workspaces focus on dealer catalog sharing, access, presentation, pricing layers, embeds, and parts workflows rather than replacing CRM, ERP, DMS, or full commerce systems.
Scale one governed parts catalog across your dealer network.
Give dealers controlled access to shared catalog experiences without rebuilding the catalog for every company or market.