Your comprehensive guide to understanding e-commerce and product information management terminology.
A product data governance strategy is a comprehensive plan defining the policies, processes, roles, and standards for managing the quality, security, and usage of product data.
Product data harmonization is the process of standardizing and unifying product information from disparate sources into a consistent format.
A Product Data Health Scorecard is a quantitative report or dashboard that aggregates metrics to assess the overall quality and completeness of product data.
A central system that aggregates, enriches, and distributes product data across various internal and external systems, often acting as a bridge between ERP and PIM.
A product data ingestion strategy is a planned approach for collecting, importing, and structuring product information from various sources into a PIM system.
A Product Data Integration Strategy outlines the methods and technologies for connecting a PIM system with other enterprise systems like ERP, CRM, and e-commerce platforms.
Product data interoperability is the ability of product information systems and applications to exchange and make use of product data effectively and seamlessly.
Product data migration is the process of transferring product information from legacy systems or external sources into a new PIM system.
A Product Data Model (PDM) defines the structure, relationships, and attributes of product information within a PIM system, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
The continuous process of tracking and evaluating the quality, completeness, and consistency of product information across systems and channels.
Product data observability involves continuously monitoring the quality, completeness, and usage of product information across the e-commerce ecosystem, providing real-time insights.
A product data onboarding portal is a dedicated platform for suppliers or internal teams to submit, validate, and manage new product information directly into a PIM system.