Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about VAULT? You’re in the right place. Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions we hear from manufacturers, distributors, and retailers about how VAULT works, who it’s for, and why
Simplifying Product Data—One
Answer at a Time
Managing product data across the shooting sports supply chain is complex. That’s why we built VAULT—to eliminate confusion, save time, and improve accuracy for everyone involved. But we know new tools come with questions.
Whether you’re wondering how access is managed, what value VAULT brings to your business, or how the system integrates into your workflow, we’ve got you covered. Our FAQ section is designed to help you understand how VAULT fits into your operations and why it's a game-changer for the entire industry.
FAQs
What’s the value to a business in the shooting sports industry?
The value lies in standardization, time savings, and reduced manual data entry. VAULT is the centralized product data platform for the shooting sports industry. It eliminates the inefficiencies and inconsistencies of every manufacturer, distributor, and retailer maintaining their own versions of product setup data. Instead, it becomes a single source of truth for specs, images, copy, and updates.
Will I have to log in to a dashboard to access data?
Not necessarily. Your company can leverage the API to pull data directly into your systems.
Does Vault come with a Product Information Management (PIM) tool?
Yes, VAULT includes a PIM built by The Data Council, an affiliate NASGW has partnered with to develop VAULT, with customizable fields and tools for managing product content.
What if we already have our own product info tool?
VAULT can complement your existing tools by providing cleaner, standardized data from manufacturers, saving your team time and reducing errors.
Can we integrate Vault with our existing ERP or PIM systems?
VAULT provides an API for integration, though no prepackaged integrations exist yet due to the diversity of systems used.
Can I load historic product data or only new items going forward?
VAULT’s goal is to house every active product for the shooting sports industry so we welcome historic product data and new items as they are introduced.
Are photos stored and accessible in VAULT?
Yes. Distributors can link to manufacturer-uploaded images and use real-time calls to access full resolution product photos.
Who manages the product information within VAULT?
Manufacturers are responsible for inputting and maintaining their own product data. The VAULT platform allows them to control who sees what and when they see it. The VAULT team can also assist with initial photo and attribute uploads, and then turning over ongoing responsibility to the manufacturer.
Will pricing updates be standardized across the platform?
That is the long-term goal. Pricing updates, new item data, and compliance info can all be standardized through VAULT.
Is inventory data included in VAULT?
No. VAULT does not manage inventory levels.
Are ATF bound book compliance fields included?
Yes. We are incorporating compliance data as product attributes, easing liability concerns.
Can we manage different pricing views for manufacturers vs. distributors vs. retailers?
Yes. Pricing visibility is role-specific.
Is training or user support provided?
Yes, access to support and training, including reporting tools and onboarding assistance are available upon request.
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