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No two data migration projects are the same, so the methodology used will vary from case to case. However, for Start with Data, the basis of any successful transformation project lies in the application of our four-step model. At Start with Data, we appoint, at minimum, two key migration figures: The Data Lead (Managing or… Read More »Product data migration – the process

The changing eCommerce landscape There are many more regular eCommerce customers than ever before, and they are expecting digital channels to deliver a very high baseline standard for the product information they need to make purchasing decisions. This also applies to B2B customers with industrial manufacturers and distributors. Purchasing behaviour has changed notably and the… Read More »PIM consultancy: The benefits of using a consulting partner

As digital commerce becomes embedded in our everyday lives, manufacturers, distributors and retailers face the challenge of satisfying customers whose profiles are rapidly evolving: That’s why PIM software solutions are becoming the go-to solution for businesses. It centralises the ‘golden record’ of all product data and offers features which integrate with various parts of the… Read More »PIM solutions: 10 things to look for

The eCommerce landscape has changed dramatically in the last couple of years, and statistics suggest that this trend is only going in one direction – omnichannel eCommerce is here to stay and is destined to dominate. Alongside this accelerated trend, the amount of product data being generated is growing exponentially, as are the risks of… Read More »The importance of product information management

What are industry data standards? In March 2021, the International Data Corporation (IDC) noted that “The amount of digital data created over the next five years will be greater than twice the amount of data created since the advent of digital storage. The question is: How much of it should be stored?” As the volume… Read More »Industry Data Standards – ETIM, BMECat, IceCat, GS1

Here’s another of our conversations in our ‘A day i the life of…’ series with the specialist associate consultants working with us here at Start with Data.This interview discusses the importance of data governance as an ‘umbrella’ for covering company data and looks at the key components of a successful data governance framework. Let’s kick… Read More »A day in the life of a…..data governance consultant

In November 2020, internet food sales increased 107.8 percent compared with the same month in 2019. The big players (and, in fact, most companies) in the FMCG industry are having to re-evaluate their digital strategies and inventory management. They will need to be more digitally agile and equipped to leverage these online opportunities by having… Read More »The product data onboarding challenge for FMCG manufacturers

Scalability Inbuilt scalability requires a solution which can deal with an infinite number of product descriptions and visuals, thousands of SKUs and enormous volumes and varieties of attributes from multiple suppliers. Nowadays, PIM functionalities enable delivery of product data across a wide range of distribution channels and the fact that all product data is concentrated… Read More »Industrial manufacturers: the product data onboarding challenge

The technology-driven capabilities of a PIM solution provide a single, centrally controlled hub of product information, allowing companies to consolidate all their product data in one place. The aim is to store and deploy. When used as intended, this ‘golden record’ for every product data entity can be used organisation-wide, and guarantees a single, high-quality… Read More »Three benefits of product data management for manufacturers

For manufacturers, the benefits of implementing product data management systems are various. Below, we focus on some of the most common use cases which highlight why product data management is an essential tool in today’s fast-moving manufacturing environment. Product data and the value chain Manufacturers generate product data at every stage in the value chain.… Read More »Five common product data manufacturing use cases

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”Benjamin Franklin, one of the 8 founding fathers of the USA. The technology solution which clients choose for their PIM is important. However, what is more important is the strategy behind the overall goals of this change, and how to measure the progress towards their achievement. The… Read More »Fail to prepare for PIM, prepare to fail at PIM

Establishing the objectives for discovery, design and build of a PIM solution The most crucial phase of a PIM implementation project is how well the first stage, discovery, is executed. Our clients wish to put in place a scalable, flexible and future-proof technology architecture to support their business strategies. That transformative process is only achievable… Read More »The Ins and Outs of a PIM project

For industrial distributors, the current e-commerce landscape offers an increasing number of channel opportunities and ever more targeted and personalised market manipulation. Without PIM, distributors face a significant number of challenges. Not least, the prevalence of enormous product ranges and SKUs with multiple attributes as well as a vast number of diverse partners and suppliers… Read More »Pain points for Industrial Distributors and gains from PIM