Managing data

Flex fields

The Flex Fields feature lets you extend xyxle’s data model with bespoke attributes-so you capture exactly the information your business needs, without compromise. Whether it’s sustainability metrics, compliance codes or marketing tags, you define the fields; xyxle handles storage, validation and distribution.

Key capabilities

Unlimited field types: create text, numeric, date, dropdown or multi-select fields to match any data requirement.
Field-level validation: enforce rules on custom fields (e.g., required, format patterns, value ranges) to ensure data consistency.
Dynamic field groups: organize custom fields into logical sections or tabs-per product category, region or campaign.
Inheritance & defaults: define default values or inherit settings from parent categories to minimize repetitive entry.
API & export support: expose custom fields via REST API and include them in any export template or channel feed.

Common use cases

Sustainability reporting: add “Carbon Footprint” and “Recycled Content” fields across applicable SKUs, then include them in compliance exports.
Promotional badges: create “Seasonal Offer” and “Featured Product” flags, driving dynamic filters on your e-commerce site or marketing catalogs.
Regulatory compliance: capture industry-specific attributes (e.g., allergen codes, safety certifications) and automatically validate before publishing.
Localization needs: define custom “Local Market Notes” or measurement unit fields that vary by region, ensuring accurate translations and conversions.

Benefits

Perfect fit for your business: model product data precisely around your unique processes-no one-size-fits-all constraints.
Higher data quality: built-in validation prevents garbage in, ensuring every custom attribute meets your standards.
Faster rollouts: launch new data requirements (campaigns, regulations, channels) in hours, not weeks, by simply adding fields.
Consistent distribution: custom fields flow through the same workflows, exports and APIs as standard attributes-guaranteeing completeness across all channels.

With xyxle’s Customized Fields, you gain the ultimate flexibility to evolve your product data schema on demand-keeping pace with changing markets, compliance mandates, and business strategies.

Building from scratch

Months of requirements gathering and design

High development & maintenance costs

Endless custom mapping for each new partner/channel

Risk of schema drift and undocumented exceptions

Separate validation engines to develop

xyxle’s out-of-the-box model

Instant startup with industry-proven GS1 schema

Included in your subscription—zero IT overhead

Pre-mapped fields for 400+ retail and GDSN networks

Automatic updates as GS1 standards evolve