Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Both platforms can be integrated with ERP and other business systems using APIs, connectors and custom integration processes. The appropriate approach depends on your existing systems, data ownership and business requirements.

A PIM solution may be worth exploring when product information is spread across spreadsheets and systems, your team repeatedly updates the same details, or different channels need consistent information. Product complexity, workflows and integration requirements matter as well as the number of products. Stimulus can help assess your current processes and identify a practical starting point.

It means agreeing where each type of information is maintained and how it is shared with the people and systems that need it. For example, an ERP may be responsible for stock and pricing, while a PIM manages product descriptions and specifications. Clear ownership, review and integration processes help keep information reliable.

DAM manages files such as images, videos and documents. PIM manages structured product information, including descriptions, attributes and specifications. Connecting them brings product information and its supporting assets together.

PIM focuses on managing product information such as specifications, descriptions, attributes and product relationships. MDM has a broader scope, covering other business data domains such as suppliers, locations and organisational entities. Pimcore and OpenDXP can support both within a flexible data management platform.

Existing files can be brought into the solution through a planned import process. We assess folder structure, metadata, duplicates and product matching to determine the appropriate approach.

Yes. A project can begin with an agreed priority, such as one product range, a data model or a specific integration, and expand as requirements develop. The right stages depend on your existing systems, dependencies and business goals. We discuss these during project planning.

Costs depend on the selected platform, required data model, integrations, workflows, migration, customisation, licensing and ongoing support. A practical assessment of your requirements is the best starting point for determining scope and investment.

It helps to identify the challenges you want to address, the people involved, your main systems and where product information is currently maintained. Examples of product data, supplier files and existing processes can also help the discussion. You do not need to have every detail resolved before contacting us.