PIM: manage product information efficiently
PIM collects all relevant information on your products, managed by different departments. The result is a single source with the most complete and recent information in a number of languages, for all your markets.
With PIM, different departments, such as Design, Product Management, Purchase, Marketing, Sales and Distribution, can contribute to the sharing of product information. This ensures cohesion of information across all relevant channels. Create a richer product experience within all channels, resulting in higher revenue and more customer satisfaction.
Features of the PIM system
- Connecting different disciplines
- Consistent distribution of information
- Quicker time-to-market
The functions of PIM
Manage the distribution of product data efficiently
Quicker time-to-market
- Shorten the development cycle by sharing product information online.
Maintain quality control
- Ensure the cohesion of product information across all relevant channels.
Prevent errors
- Prevent errors by having one single source of data.
Complete transparency
- Clear communication within an extensive supply chain.
Integrated with your ERP software
PIM works seamlessly together with your ERP-system. The PIM system can be used as the number one source for all information related to your products, such as technical, logistical and commercial product information. The tool combines this with images, photos, video’s, sales documentation, technical documentation and product materials. Information from your ERP-system, such as article numbers, prices or short descriptions can also be imported in the PIM system.
Thanks to the connection between PIM and your ERP-system, all product information will be consistent across all departments.
- One single source for all available content including digital media
- Manage different translations to serve all your markets
- Reduce mistakes by having one location for all adaptations
- Create a strong brand experience by having a consistent appearance at all contact points
- Information imported from your ERP-system is immediately available for commercial use
- Product data will be collected in an efficient manner during the primary process
Integration with ERP software
ERP software such as Exact Globe, Exact Online, AFAS, Reflecta, Gencom, Valk, Oculus, King, Snelstart, Visma, Microsoft Navision and SAP can be integrated with PIM
Information is always up-to-date with PIM
PIM makes it easier to ensure your product information is always up-to-date. Different departments can change the product information at any given time. All changes will be monitored, previous versions will be saved and everyone will be notified whenever changes come through. Moreover, chat functions, logging activities and an RSS feed keep everyone connected, reducing the time needed for informing each other.
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