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PXM is not a separate system from PIM. To take an analogy, if PXM is the theatrical experience, PIM is the theatre itself. PXM is how you decide to deliver the performance.

Comparing PIM and DAM Digital Asset Management (DAM) and Product Information Management (PIM) are both cornerstones of any retailer or distributor’s eCommerce strategy. The two systems complement each other in providing the best possible product experience for customers who require extensive, attractive and relevant information to inform their purchasing process.… Read More »PIM vs DAM

How can a PIM solution work alongside your ERP? In the current retail and distribution landscape, there are more and more companies fighting fiercely for a share of an increasingly competitive eCommerce market. They will probably be employing an Enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite to manage the complexities of their… Read More »PIM vs ERP

PIM vs MDM is a frequent dilemma for data officers in terms of their respective uses and applications for organisations. Let’s look at their features and differences between the two to help you make a more informed choice.  PIM (Product Information Management) is an area of activity covering the entirety of… Read More »PIM vs MDM: what’s the difference?

Estimating the pricing of a PIM solution falls into the ‘how long is a piece of string?’ question category. Perhaps an exaggeration, but there are a number of variables which heavily influence what your company will pay for a PIM solution. The benefits of a PIM solution are tied to… Read More »How much does a PIM Cost?

Before investing in a PIM solution you need to ask a number of key questions.

The current revolution in purchasing habits is being driven by digitisation, which is not only expanding its power in retail markets but also shifting the operating paradigm for FMCG manufacturers. Product data management is becoming key to their success as expectations regarding new product launches, extension of product ranges and… Read More »Why FMCG Manufacturers should invest in product data management

Focusing on the importance of product information management usually emphasises its importance for marketing – providing high-quality, customer-facing and rich product data for customers and end users, we’re talking about the wide range of information generated about their products. The following list illustrates as such; Manufacturing Data: bills of materials,… Read More »Manufacturers: adopting product information management to support digitisation

Figures from numerous sources indicate that over 30% of British consumers are shopping more online now than during the recent lockdown. The message for retail couldn’t be clearer – digital retail is here to stay and being (or becoming) a truly data driven organisation is what will mark the difference during a… Read More »Manufacturing: the operational environment

The rapid speed of innovation in technological development has been driving exponential growth of a new kind of manufacturing. Industry 4.0. has enabled greater automation of tasks and processes as well as interconnectivity between people, machines and products. Many manufacturers have only just started out on their journey towards use… Read More »Why industrial manufacturers should invest in product data management