E-commerce Dictionary

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

Product Data Ownership

Intermediate

Product data ownership defines which individual or department is responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and maintenance of specific product data sets.

Data management10/21/2025

Product Data Ownership Policy

Intermediate

A product data ownership policy is a formal document outlining which individuals or departments are responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and maintenance of specific product data.

Data management10/21/2025

Product Data Quality

Intermediate

Product data quality refers to the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness of product information. High quality data is crucial for e-commerce success.

Data management10/21/2025

Product Data Quality Gates

Intermediate

Product data quality gates are checkpoints within a product information workflow where data is automatically or manually validated against predefined standards before progressing to the next stage or channel.

Process management10/21/2025

Product Data Quality Metrics

Intermediate

Product Data Quality Metrics are quantifiable measures used to assess the accuracy, completeness, consistency, relevance, and timeliness of product information within a system.

Data management10/21/2025

Product Data Schema

Intermediate

The formal blueprint defining the structure, types, and relationships of all product data elements within a PIM or specific system, ensuring consistency.

Data management10/21/2025

Product Data Security

Advanced

Product data security involves measures and policies to protect sensitive product information from unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, or destruction.

Data management10/21/2025

Product Data Sourcing

Intermediate

Product data sourcing is the process of identifying, collecting, and integrating product information from various internal and external sources into a PIM system.

Data management10/21/2025

Product Data Standardization

Intermediate

Product data standardization involves applying consistent rules and formats to product information, ensuring uniformity and comparability across all channels.

Data management10/21/2025

Product Data Stewardship Program

Advanced

A Product Data Stewardship Program is a formal initiative establishing roles, responsibilities, and processes for managing product data quality and governance.

Data management10/21/2025

Product Data Storytelling

Advanced

The art and science of transforming raw product data into compelling narratives that resonate with customers and drive engagement and purchasing decisions.

Content management10/21/2025

Product Data Syndication Automation

Intermediate

Product data syndication automation is the process of automatically distributing product information to various sales channels and platforms.

Channel management10/21/2025