Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Partners Standard Protocol (PSP) is the industry standard that allows any dealer to transact business with any PSP certified supplier entirely from within a PSP certified dealership management system (DMS).
Dealers are major beneficiaries of the PSP standard and can take advantage of PSP through use of a PSP certified dealer management system (DMS). Dealers do not adopt PSP themselves.
Dealer service providers, OEMs, aftermarket companies, and any other businesses that provide services or transact business with dealers can adopt PSP.
No. You do not need to be an MIC member to adopt PSP. There are benefits for MIC members, including lower cost for support services. PSP is an open, non-proprietary standard. As specifications are finalized, anyone can download them by registering or logging in at the Specifications page of this website.
Yes. Companies can adopt PSP whenever it is appropriate for their business by downloading and implementing the PSP specifications.
Begin by downloading the PSP Overview document and the PSP specifications, free of charge by registering at the User Registration page. The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has developed programs to support adopters. The PSP technical team, as the developers of PSP, can help make the implementation experience more efficient. Become a PSP Subscriber or Partner, call us 949-727-4211 x3159 or e-mail us psp@mic.org for details and pricing.
No. PSP is a standard way to connect a dealer's business system to the suppliers' existing communications system. Click here for more technical information.
No. PSP is a specification for 'how to' send business information between dealers and suppliers using a standard transport and data definition.
Additional transactions are being developed on an ongoing basis.
The PSP team can be reached by email using the Contact Us page on this website or at psp@mic.org.