E-commerce Dictionary

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

Data Stewardship Council

Intermediate

A Data Stewardship Council is an organizational body responsible for overseeing and enforcing data governance policies and standards within a company, including product data.

Process management10/21/2025

Data Syndication

Intermediate

The process of distributing product information from a central PIM system to multiple sales channels, marketplaces, and touchpoints.

Channel Management10/21/2025

Data Syndication Platform

Advanced

A data syndication platform is a specialized tool that automates the distribution of product information to various external channels and partners.

Operations10/21/2025

Data Transformation

Intermediate

Data transformation is the process of converting data from one format or structure into another, often necessary for data integration and syndication.

Data management10/21/2025

Data Virtualization

Advanced

Data virtualization is a technology that integrates data from disparate sources into a single, virtual view without physically moving or copying the data.

Data management10/21/2025

Data normalization

Intermediate

Data normalization is the process of structuring data to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity, often involving standardizing formats and values.

Data management10/21/2025

Data validation

Basic

Data validation is the process of ensuring that data entered or processed in a system is accurate, consistent, and adheres to predefined rules and formats.

Data management10/21/2025

Digital Asset Management (DAM)

Intermediate

A system for organizing, storing, and distributing digital assets like product images, videos, and documents.

Media Management10/21/2025

Digital Asset Management (DAM)

Intermediate

DAM is a system for organizing, storing, and retrieving rich media files (images, videos) that are critical for product content and marketing efforts.

Media management10/21/2025

Digital Asset Rendition Automation

Intermediate

Digital asset rendition automation is the process of automatically generating multiple versions (renditions) of digital assets like images or videos to fit various channel requirements.

Media management10/21/2025

Digital Asset Renditions

Intermediate

Digital asset renditions are various versions of a single digital asset (e.g., image, video) optimized for different channels and devices, ensuring optimal display.

Media management10/21/2025

Digital Catalog

Intermediate

A digital catalog is an electronic version of a product catalog, offering interactive features and rich media for an enhanced online browsing experience.

Channel management10/21/2025