Deep Dive into Product Information Management: Key Features, Benefits, and Best Practices
Quadrant
Knowledge Solutions defines a Product
Information Management (PIM) system as a tool that helps collect, store,
manage, and enhance complex product data. This solution integrates product
master data, creates and maintains a centralized database system, provides a
comprehensive view of data, and supports data quality and compliance through
monitoring and corrective actions.
PIM solutions
enable organizations to aggregate, manage, govern, enrich, and distribute
product information across various channels to support multichannel marketing
and sales strategies. This collaborative end-to-end solution allows relevant
teams to consistently synchronize and update information across different
channels, ensuring high-quality product data and content.
A modern PIM
system is essential for any digital commerce strategy, helping both B2B and B2C
organizations enhance their end-to-end customer journey. It allows
organizations to aggregate, enrich, and distribute product data across multiple
touchpoints, channels, and distribution networks.
Key
questions this study addresses include:
·
What
is the current state of competition in the Product Information Management (PIM)
market?
·
What
market share do major vendors hold?
·
What
are the key competitive dynamics in the global and regional PIM markets?
·
Who
are the leading vendors globally and regionally?
·
Are
there vendors specializing in specific industries?
·
How
do different vendors compare regarding their cloud-based versus on-premises
solutions?
Strategic
Market Direction:
Additionally,
it enables organizations to create compelling product stories and experiences
using customer insights. As online transactions, touchpoints, and channels
continue to grow, adopting PIM systems helps organizations consistently deliver
accurate product information across various or new channels.
The digital
transformation has enabled businesses to access multiple touchpoints and
channels to source their catalogs, but having precise product information
allows them to meet their needs more efficiently. Consequently, brands and
retailers are increasingly prioritizing the adoption of PIM solutions.
Vendors
covered in this study:
Akeneo,
Bluestone, Censhare, Contentserv, IBM, InRiver, Informatica, Pimberly, Pimcore,
Precisely Enterworks, Salsify, Saleslayer, Stibo System, Syndigo, Truecommerce,
Viamedici, and Vinculum.
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