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Why Your ERP Isn’t a PIM—and It’s Holding Your Distribution Business Back

    Still using your ERP to manage product content? It’s holding your distribution business back. This article breaks down why ERPs can’t deliver rich, accurate listings—and how a PIM system helps you clean, enrich, and publish faster. Real-world tips for cutting manual work and staying competitive in digital channels.

    The Role of Product Data in Meeting Sustainability Reporting Requirements

      Sustainability data isn’t optional anymore—it’s essential for winning tenders and supporting trade buyers. This article explains how building suppliers can structure and centralise environmental product data like EPDs, recycled content, and VOCs to meet growing reporting demands without overwhelming their team. Practical, tender-ready advice for a changing market.

      PIM in the Yard? Why Digital Product Data Still Matters in Branch-Based Sales

        Still think product data is just for eCommerce? Think again. This article explains why accurate, enriched content matters just as much in branch sales—and how poor data holds back your team. Practical advice for building supplies businesses that want to support reps, counter staff, and customers with better product information.

        How to Save £100k a Year on Product Sheets (Without Cutting Corners)

          Still making product sheets manually? It’s likely costing you more than you think. This article breaks down how industrial manufacturers are saving over £100K a year by centralising product data, automating sheet creation, and eliminating content chaos—with no extra headcount required. Practical steps. Real impact.

          How Distributors Can Enrich 1,000’s SKUs Without Burning Out Their Team

            Drowning in product data? This article shares how smart distributors are enriching thousands of SKUs—without hiring more staff or sacrificing quality. Learn the strategies and tools (like templates, automation, and SKUConcierge) that help streamline product content at scale and get you to market faster, with less effort and more accuracy.

            Digitising Product Data from PDFs: A Step-by-Step Guide for Manufacturers

              Still relying on PDFs for product specs? You’re not alone—and it’s costing you time, accuracy, and revenue. This practical guide walks manufacturers through extracting and structuring key product data for reuse across datasheets, eCommerce, and more. Learn how to ditch the manual work and get your data working smarter.

              Can Your Website Handle the Data Needs of Trade Buyers?

                Trade buyers aren’t browsing—they’re buying under pressure. If your website can’t deliver specs, datasheets, and clear product info fast, you’re losing orders. This article explores what trade buyers really expect from your site—and how better product data turns passive pages into a tool that sells, day or night.

                5 Signs It’s Time for a PIM (Construction Edition)

                  Still managing product content across spreadsheets, emails, and PDFs? It might be time for a better solution. This article outlines 5 clear signs your construction business is ready for a PIM—and how to prepare your data first to get the full value. Practical advice for growing teams juggling complex product ranges.

                  Variohm Group Case Study

                    Variohm Group partnered with Start with Data to select a PIM solution that improves product data management, reduces manual work, and ensures consistency. The chosen platform enhances governance, supports scalability, and prepares Variohm for better integration, efficiency, compliance, and growth across global markets.