Having spent a lot of time building custom software applications at the beginning of my career, there were many aspects of technology decisions that fascinate me. One of the subjects I’ve always enjoyed assisting companies with is the decision to “build vs buy” a software. Factors such as business needs, technical requirements, budget, access to talent, complexity, unique functionally, data privacy, and sometimes even […]
Posts Tagged ‘PIM’
A Speed-to-Value Approach for Building a Furniture Ecommerce Store
Over the last decade, the furniture industry has been slowly enhancing its online presence and driving more sales through digital channels. In the last 3-4 years, that adoption rate has gone up, and more companies are accelerating the launch of an ecommerce website. It is estimated that in the coming years, furniture and houseware-related revenue […]
Catalog System Upgradation from PIM to Sitecore for Websphere Commerce Application
The project was to upgrade and maintain the catalog system from PIM to Sitecore: Earlier catalog data, like category, product, and SKUs were coming to the commerce system from the PIM server. It’s a system that was running for quite some time under a different vendor with code that we inherited. Things are the way […]
PIM is to Organizational Growth as Mindfulness is to Personal Growth
“What is the best way to talk about a geeky subject and make it intriguing for everyone, even to those who do not work in a related field?” After wrapping up another workday containing “all things PIM,” and heading out to walk the dog, I began listening to an audiobook on the topic of Mindfulness […]
Efficient Product Data Management: The Key to Successful Selling
To achieve success, businesses must sell their products swiftly, seamlessly, and at the lowest possible cost. This begins with efficient product data management. Simplifying data management and minimizing IT involvement can shorten the time needed to bring a product to market, enabling faster sales. Empowering business teams to manage product information, rather than relying on […]
Prepping for Product Information Management (PIM) Implementation
Maintaining data is not a new challenge. It’s complex when you want to succeed in the market and want to get ahead of your competitors. The eCommerce market is expected to grow further in coming years, making data management a crucial factor. This post is a quick guide that will help you not just to […]
Telling Perfect Product Stories with PIM
Everyone loves a great story. Our oldest friends, sitcoms, movies, books, sports, and music all tell the types of stories that move us. They move us to action or leave us wanting more. When it comes to your website and your products, how can you tell the same type of compelling story? One that moves […]
The Secret to PIM Implementation: A Business-Driven Approach
Imagine that your ecommerce company’s product information and data is spread out and recorded on multiple systems. Some is recorded in your ERP system, while the rest is living in spreadsheets, online, or on other operating platforms. How is it possible to accurately analyze or measure important performance metrics, maintain up-to-date product information, keep internal […]