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How centralized product information can streamline your B2B business
Gain insight into how centralized product information enhances B2B by ensuring correct data and improving collaboration between sales channels.
Efficient collaboration and a great customer experience require the right strategies and technologies. Without a centralized system to collect and update product data, businesses risk fragmented information, leading to lower customer satisfaction and lost sales. Here is Product Information Management (PIM) an essential solution. Product Information Management (PIM) acts as a Single Source of Truth (where all data is stored in one place), ensuring that all departments work with the same up-to-date and accurate data, while also reducing time-to-market (from idea to product).
The key to accurate and efficient product data
With a central PIM-system, the risk of errors, the chance of duplicate work, and outdated information is reduced, as all departments work with the same and constantly updated product data. This is especially important in B2B, where errors in, for example, product descriptions or specifications can lead to delays and dissatisfied partners and customers. Having access to a common, well-organized database avoids information errors. This means that marketing can launch campaigns with accurate product data and the sales department can provide correct information, whether it is for a company or its customers.
A flexible PIM-system can grow with the company and handle increasing amounts of data, a wider product category, and more sales channels, as the system is more automated and saves on manual work, which also saves money and time. This makes it possible to grow into new markets and adapt to changing marketing needs without having to invest in a new solution or strategy.
PIM strengthens customer relationships and partnerships
With a PIM system, consistent information is ensured across multiple channels, optimizing collaboration and saving time in work processes. All relevant product information, including descriptions, technical specifications, prices, stock status, and more, is gathered from various sources. This helps ensure that the company maintains an updated and structured database, serving as a solid foundation for further processing. The more concrete and precise data collected about a product, the better the communication and data exchange between partners and customers.
When product data is structured and validated, it is automatically distributed to the relevant channels – from e-commerce platforms and marketplaces to physical stores. This ensures that customers and retailers always have access to updated information, strengthening a company’s credibility and professionalism. It is also essential that businesses share the same trustworthy data across both digital platforms and physical stores. By analyzing aspects such as sales data, customer behavior, and feedback, companies can continuously optimize their product information. This means that businesses can respond more efficiently to current and emerging preferences. With a PIM system, companies can adapt to market changes significantly faster.
A financial investment that pays off
The investment in a PIM-system can quickly pay off if it is implemented in good time. One of the biggest challenges is integration, which often increases costs. Many companies underestimate the time and resources required to implement a PIM-system. Unrealistic plans and a lack of focus on consulting hours can result in delays and unforeseen costs that can have significant financial consequences, as you have to use more manpower to implement a PIM-system.
PIM system strengthens the company's finances and is the key to the Digital Product Passport (DPP)
Lower operating costs
Automating data entry, updates, and maintenance reduces the need for manual work, saving both time and expense.
Avoid costly mistakes
Automated processes reduce the risk of manual errors in product data, which prevents costly errors such as incorrect orders and misinformation about the product.
Optimized inventory management
Accurate and up-to-date product information helps balance inventory to avoid overstocks and out-of-stocks, minimizing inventory costs.
Reduced risk of delays
A well-planned PIM implementation ensures that the project runs on schedule, so the company avoids costly delays that can slow down strategic initiatives. If a company implements a PIM system too late compared to its competitors, it can lead to higher costs, as the company risks spending more resources and more focus on implementing a PIM system, which often requires significantly more time and effort.
Fewer integration costs
A PIM system that is easy to implement and integrate with reduces the need for extensive technical customization. A company does not need to spend time training employees, as a PIM system is not advanced, but rather user-friendly. It is designed so that all departments in a company can work with the PIM system and use the technology without difficulty.
Now is better than later
Companies that invest early in the right PIM system can open more doors to success. With structured, accessible and up-to-date product information, companies gain a competitive advantage that makes them best prepared for the future.