Published at: 2026-10-12
Distributor Management DMS core terms
Look up the main terms used in DMS processes.
Overview
This table standardizes core terms for DMS, medical device, export, and special-price ordering scenarios.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DMS | Distributor management system for channel lifecycle and trading collaboration |
| GSP initial qualification checks | Access control for dealer qualifications, product registration certificates, and authorization scope in medical device operations |
| Initial qualification documents | Qualification files such as the dealer’s business license, operating permit, and filing certificate |
| Product registration certificate | Registration proof for a medical device product. You can associate one certificate with one or more products |
| Dealer authorization | A business record that defines a dealer’s business scope by product, certificate, region, or hospital |
| Distribution agreement | An agreement record pushed from dealer authorization |
| Agreement Price Book | A product price range generated from an approved authorization agreement |
| Channel inbound order | An inbound record created for a downstream dealer after the manufacturer or Parent Channel ships |
| Channel outbound order | An outbound record when a dealer ships to another dealer or a hospital |
| PI | Proforma invoice. You can print it after the export contract is approved and send it to the account for confirmation |
| CI | Commercial invoice generated from shipment operations |
| PL | Packing list generated from the Export Shipment Order and packing details |
| Trade terms | Export conditions such as FOB, CIF, EXW, and CFR |
| ITT special price | Project ordering with price, quantity, and date limits |