Why MDM projects fail – Data Management problems and solutions
MDM projects can be highly successful, but they are fraught with perils if the right planning is absent. We look at the six most common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Who should be involved when defining product data cleansing rules?
Before cleansing your data at source, it’s crucial to have some rigorous rules in place. That isn’t the work of one person, rather that of a team. Key stakeholders need to be involved in deciding the protocols and thresholds behind effective data-cleansing.
Golden Record Management
Naturally, when it comes to your master data, your holy grail is to achieve the ‘golden record’ – the most accurate, complete, and comprehensive data which can be safely used for any application across the enterprise. We analyse how to go about ensuring you create a golden record for all your data.
The difference between data and metadata in PIM
What is product metadata? What distinguishes it from ‘regular’ product data? All is revealed in our latest article about how important metadata is in enhancing and your product information management.
Data cleaning techniques for product data
Data cleaning is a prerequisite for ensuring you are using high-quality product data when you embark on a migration project. Here, we examine why it is so crucial, what tools you can deploy and the best practices for cleaning
PIM vs PIM – a solution comparison
We outline the main factors to consider when comparing PIM platforms and solutions. We have then chosen ten popular PIM solution providers, providing an easy-to-consult comparison table followed by brief comments about each vendor –capabilities and best use in terms of sector, company type(s) and size.
Webinar Series: How to create value for your business and customers through product data management – Part 3
Session 3: Syndication
Join Start With Data and Winshuttle on Wednesday 17th November for the final part of our Webinar Series dedicated to product data management. We will wrap up our series with a live 30-minute session where we will discuss one of the industry’s hot topics: Syndication.
PIM vendor series: Winshuttle
In this series we ask our partners 5 questions on their perspective of the product data management market, what their solution offers, and the kinds of customers they work with. Our vendor partner Winshuttle provides the answers about their Enterworks PIM platform.
PIM in eCommerce
Using a PIM solution for your ecommerce strategy is the only way forward for those businesses who want to stay ahead of the competition. High-quality, consistent and updated product information is guaranteed across all channels.
Webinar Series: How to create value for your business and customers through product data management – Part 2
Session 2 Mastery & Enrichment
Join Winshuttle and Start With Data on Wednesday 10th November for the second part of our Webinar Series dedicated to product data management. During this live 30-minute session we will focus on the enhancement of product master data through Mastery & Enrichment.