E-commerce Dictionary

Your comprehensive guide to understanding e-commerce and product information management terminology.

Media Asset Linking

Intermediate

The process of associating digital media files (images, videos) with specific product information records within a PIM system.

Media management10/21/2025

Metadata Layer

Intermediate

An architectural component providing descriptive information about data, assets, and their relationships, enhancing discoverability, governance, and interoperability within a system.

Data management10/21/2025

Metadata Management

Advanced

The process of defining, organizing, and controlling metadata to improve data discoverability, usability, and governance within a PIM.

Data management10/21/2025

Microservices Architecture

Advanced

Microservices architecture is an approach where applications are built as a collection of small, independent services, each running its own process.

Operations10/21/2025

Multi-channel Strategy

Intermediate

A business approach that uses multiple independent channels to reach customers, focusing on maximizing reach and sales through each touchpoint.

E-commerce strategy10/21/2025

Omnichannel Commerce

Intermediate

Omnichannel commerce provides a seamless and consistent customer experience across all touchpoints, integrating online, mobile, and physical stores.

E-commerce strategy10/21/2025

PIM Administrator

Intermediate

A PIM Administrator is responsible for the setup, configuration, maintenance, and user management of a Product Information Management system.

Operations10/21/2025

PIM Business Case Development

Advanced

PIM business case development is the strategic process of quantifying the benefits, costs, and ROI of a PIM system to gain organizational approval and investment.

E-commerce strategy10/21/2025

PIM Connector

Intermediate

A PIM connector is a software component facilitating data exchange between a PIM system and other applications, like e-commerce platforms, ERP, or DAM. It streamlines integration and data flow.

Operations10/21/2025

PIM Data Model Extensibility

Advanced

PIM data model extensibility refers to a PIM system's ability to be easily modified and expanded to accommodate new product attributes, types, or relationships.

Data management10/21/2025

PIM Governance Framework

Advanced

A PIM Governance Framework defines the policies, processes, roles, and standards for managing product information within a PIM system.

Process management10/21/2025

PIM Implementation

Advanced

PIM implementation is the structured process of planning, configuring, and deploying a Product Information Management system within an organization.

Process management10/21/2025