Frequently Asked Questions

Chat to us about your company needs and we can give you a more detailed quote. However, PIM works very well with high volumes of data, content and information, meaning companies with many products, assets or other data will find PIM their ideal solution. Our system will assist your organisation to operate efficiently and accurately by organising products, data, content and information. This, in turn, will save money in the long run and add a value to your company.
 

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Our PIM system is ideal for companies with lots of data, content and information that need to be managed from different sources. PIM helps to organise all information into one source to reduce data from multiple sites, thus reducing room for error. 

PIM is valuable for companies and helps organisations function more efficiently by being fit for purpose. Of course, the implementation of any system will cost, however, PIM will reduce time, effort and human resources workload, eliminating errors and replication and ensuring the quick and simple updating of information. This, in turn, will save money in the long run.

The Product Information Management System – also known as PIM – is a system that helps companies centralise and manage their product data (not only product data but any data) for enterprise sales and marketing activities.

Pimcore helps you reduce duplication, maintain data consistency, breaks down complex structures, ensures that the correction of data, content and information is done easily from the source and saves time through all of this efficiency. Your team are also guaranteed the right information direct to them to assist in good decision making.

Accurate data and the information flow is very important for any company’s operations as it reduces confusion and room for error. Imagine the wrong information flowing through the company and how it could lead to poor decisions and loss of time and money?

Of course, you would expect a cost for any quality custom system, however, Pimcore is not overly expensive and is ideal for companies with large numbers of data, content and information. The investment in Pimcore will prove a long term benefit and will improve the bottom line of your organisation when used correctly.

This phrase means that the correct, accurate data, content and information is collated and funnelled through one central point to the entire organisation. Accurate data is crucial for decision-making in your organisation. 

Pimcore is an open-source enterprise PHP software platform. It’s specifically used for Product Information Management (PIM), Master Data Management (MDM), Customer Data Management (CDP), Digital Asset Management (DAM), Content Management Systems (CMS/DXP) and Digital Commerce (B2C, B2B, B2B2C). Pimcore will seamlessly integrate all of these systems and provide a centralised solution across the board by combining, enriching, managing and distributing accurate and consolidated data from many sources to the right channels.

Pimcore is unique in the way that it seamlessly integrates many systems into one, providing a centralised solution. Individually, these systems are impressive and yet Pimcore takes the standards higher through combining all of these in one high-quality solution.

Pimcore solutions can be relevant to various departments within a company, depending on the specific needs and use cases. Here are some roles that may benefit from exploring Pimcore solutions:

1. IT department: The IT department is responsible for managing the technical infrastructure of a company. They may look at Pimcore solutions for their data management capabilities and technical flexibility. Pimcore is built on a modular architecture that allows for customization and integration with other systems, which can be appealing to IT teams.
    
2. Marketing department: The marketing department is responsible for creating and managing content, campaigns, and customer experiences. They may look at Pimcore solutions for their content management and digital asset management capabilities. Pimcore can provide a centralized platform for managing all marketing content and assets, allowing for faster content creation and better consistency.
    
3. E-commerce department: The e-commerce department is responsible for managing product information, pricing, and sales. They may look at Pimcore solutions for their product information management capabilities. Pimcore can provide a single source of truth for all product data, which can help with product information accuracy and consistency.
    
4. Sales department: The sales department is responsible for managing customer information and interactions. They may look at Pimcore solutions for their customer data management capabilities. Pimcore can provide a centralized platform for managing all customer data, which can help with customer segmentation, personalization, and engagement.
    
5. Operations department: The operations department is responsible for managing processes and workflows within a company. They may look at Pimcore solutions for their workflow management capabilities. Pimcore can provide tools for creating and automating workflows, which can help with efficiency and collaboration.

In summary, various roles within a company may benefit from exploring Pimcore solutions, depending on the specific needs and use cases. It is important to identify the key requirements and involve the relevant stakeholders in the decision-making process.

Pimcore is a flexible and scalable open-source platform that can benefit various types of organizations and individuals who deal with digital data management. Some examples include:

1. E-commerce companies: Pimcore provides a centralized platform for managing product information, which can help e-commerce companies streamline their workflows and improve the consistency and accuracy of their product data.
    
2. Digital agencies: Pimcore provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing digital assets, including images, videos, and documents. This can be particularly useful for digital agencies that need to manage a large volume of digital assets for multiple clients.
    
3. Manufacturers: Pimcore can help manufacturers manage their product data, including product specifications, technical documentation, and compliance information. This can help improve the accuracy of their product data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
    
4. Publishers: Pimcore provides a content management system (CMS) that can help publishers manage their digital content, including articles, images, and videos. This can help publishers streamline their workflows and improve the consistency and quality of their content.
    
5. Retailers: Pimcore can help retailers manage their digital content, including product information, marketing materials, and customer data. This can help retailers improve their marketing campaigns and personalize their customer experiences.
    
6. Non-profit organizations: Pimcore can help non-profit organizations manage their digital assets and content, including donor information, fundraising campaigns, and social media content. This can help non-profit organizations improve their outreach and engagement with donors and supporters.

In summary, Pimcore can be beneficial for any organization or individual who needs to manage digital data in a centralized and efficient manner.

Having accurate information is critical for any organisation and reduces time in corrections, thus saving money. Mistakes can be costly and having the correct data in your system helps staff make the best decisions with the information available.

Pimcore is a centralised platform that provides organisations with a single source of consolidated information on their products, assets and customers. This results in eliminating data silos, improves client experiences, optimises operational efficiencies and reduces IT costs. Pimcore combines five products in one: PIM, MDM, DAM, DXP/CMS, CDP and Digital Commerce. 

Absolutely. Pimcore’s key benefits are the reduction in staff time by storing and funnelling all your information into the correct channels, with the ability to easily search for assets and information.

MDM essentially pulls together your data, content and information from all sources such as your ERP, CRM and other channels and funnels it toward departments that require the information for product, sales, marketing, finance and administration. This enriched data is supplied easily to the correct staff to simplify operations.

Our Master Data Management system collects, collates, organises and structures your company data, content and information from multiple sources and manages it from a central platform. This system provides a seamless flow of information to marketing channels including websites, online stores, web portals, online publications and applications.

In addition to the benefits of MDM, the system enriches the data, content and information that flows from the ERP, CRM and other data sources and channels them to various users in the correct context.

Master Data Management (MDM) provides a single source for data, content and information important to your company such as products and assets.

Digital Asset Management - also known as DAM - it centralises all your media assets, including images, graphics, documents, videos, and other media content. Pimcore's DAM places digital asset management at the core of digital experience management.

Our DAM stores, archives and retrieves your precious digital assets. It can integrate, consolidate, and manage any type and any amount of digital assets. This saves your company time in searching for these assets and frees your staff up for other productivity tasks.