Different products. One shared structure. A technical catalog becomes useful when buyers can describe what they need and find relevant products without opening every datasheet. This becomes harder when information comes from several manufacturers: specifications have different names, measurements use different units, and important details remain buried in descriptions. Putting Read more
So… what is a DPP? The EU is about to turn “nice-to-have sustainability info” into “must-have product data plumbing”. Let’s keep it simple, practical, and slightly funny — because spreadsheets shouldn’t win. DPP stands for Digital Product Passport. Think of it as a digital identity card for a physical product Read more
If you’ve ever managed product information for industries like medical devices, industrial equipment, or specialty materials, you’ve likely encountered this frustrating scenario: You need to define “material grade” as an attribute for metal products but suddenly realize that not all material grades apply to all products. For stainless steel components, Read more
Composite codes, regional formats, and how item identity shapes supply chains worldwide. Effective product identifiers are crucial for linking data across ERP systems, PIM platforms, and B2B marketplaces. This article explores how various systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, 1C, Kingdee, Inspur, etc.) structure and manage product identification codes. We focus Read more
The Story Behind the AAS The concept of the Asset Administration Shell emerged from the broader Industrie 4.0 initiative, which was launched in Germany around 2011 to transform manufacturing via digitalization. As manufacturers and researchers began confronting issues like legacy systems, fragmented data, and interoperability across diverse machines, the need Read more
A Hybrid Model for Advanced Category Template Management. In industrial and technical product information management (PIM), category templates play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and structured product data. Defined in ISO 22745 as Item Identification Guides (IIGs), a category template is a structured list of attributes, logically grouped and Read more
What is Attribute-Based Procurement? Attribute-based procurement leverages detailed product attributes for more precise, strategic purchasing decisions. This approach allows companies to navigate procurement with precision, offering substantial operational advantages. Key Benefits of Attribute-Based Buying Implementation Challanges Modern competitive landscapes demand that enterprises not just adapt but innovate. As such, evolving Read more
I am poised to participate in the PIM & AI Demos and Round Table, Thu, Sep 14, 2023. It is an event that delves into one of the most critical paradigms in the realm of product information management. The integration of artificial intelligence models to enhance data quality stands as Read more
Here is my interview with Chat GPT https://chat.openai.com about PIM, data management and the future or technology. … while AI has the potential to significantly enhance and improve the way that information is managed and used, it is unlikely to be able to completely replace specialized systems such as PIM Read more
Как стандарты в области каталогизации могут повысить эффективность корпоративных закупок? Что такое «параметрические закупки» и какие преимущества они дают бизнесу? Какие изменения в бизнес-процессах, данных, информационных системах и ИТ-платформах необходимы для параметрических закупок? Возможности повышения эффективности собственных закупочных процессов для крупных компаний сегодня практически исчерпаны. Необходимо выстраивать и оптимизировать интегрированные Read more