PIM software for structured product data and efficient processes
Product Information Management (PIM) software helps companies to centrally manage and organise their product data and distribute it across various sales channels.
Particularly when dealing with expanding product ranges, multiple suppliers and different sales channels, traditional solutions such as Excel quickly reach their limits.
With a PIM system such as ComBinder PIM, you can create a central database for all product information – from technical specifications and descriptions to images and documents.
What is a PIM system?
A Product Information Management System (PIM) is a software solution for the centralised management and maintenance of product data.
In a PIM system, all relevant product information is consolidated and stored in a structured format. This includes, amongst other things:
- Product names and descriptions
- Technical specifications and features
- Variants (e.g. size, colour, style)
- Images, documents and media
- Multilingual content
The aim of a PIM system is to create a consistent and comprehensive database that can be used across various output channels – such as online shops, marketplaces, catalogues or internal systems.
Centralised management reduces errors, speeds up processes and brings about a lasting improvement in the quality of product data.
Why is PIM software useful?
Many companies initially manage their product data in spreadsheets or spread it across various systems. As complexity increases, this gives rise to typical problems:
- Product data is stored in multiple files or systems
- The information is incomplete or contradictory
- Variants are difficult to represent
- Data has to be maintained several times
- Exporting to online shops or catalogues is time-consuming
PIM software addresses these challenges by centralising and organising all product information.
Changes are now made in just one place and can then be automatically transferred to various target systems.
- Centralised data storage rather than scattered information
- Consistent product data across all channels
- More efficient care processes
- Faster time-to-market
- Better data quality and fewer errors
ComBinder PIM Features at a Glance
ComBinder PIM has been specifically developed for retailers and manufacturers who wish to manage their product data in a structured manner and process it efficiently.
Centralised product data management
Manage all product information in a consistent and structured interface.
Changes are managed centrally and are immediately available for all other processes.
Variants and attributes
Map complex product structures with variants and properties.
Whether technical characteristics or specifications – all data remains clear and consistent.
BMEcat Import and Export
Import product data from supplier catalogues and export it in standardised formats.
Common BMEcat versions such as 1.2 and 2005 are supported.
Multilingual product data
Manage content in multiple languages centrally and distribute it consistently across international sales channels.
Media management
Organise images, PDFs and other documents directly alongside the product and keep track of all related content.
Interfaces and integrations
Use APIs and interfaces to connect ComBinder PIM with shop systems, catalogue systems or internal applications.
Data conversion and mapping
Automate the conversion of product data between different formats and structures – ideal for a variety of target systems.
Excel or PIM? A direct comparison
Many companies start out using Excel to manage product data. However, as the volume of data grows, this solution quickly reaches its limits.
Excel
- Unstructured data storage
- No clear logic behind the variants
- High susceptibility to errors
- No direct interfaces
- Time-consuming manual maintenance
Software PIM
- Structured data models
- Centralised management of all information
- Consistent data across all channels
- Automated exports and integrations
- Efficient care processes
PIM software is the logical next step for businesses looking to organise and scale their product data professionally.
Try PIM software for free
With ComBinder PIM, you can get started risk-free. The free version is free to use indefinitely and is ideal for smaller product catalogues or as a first step into professional product data management.
Free
For beginners and small ranges
- Up to 1,000 products
- Centralised product data management
- Variants and attributes
- Media management
- Multilingualism
- BMEcat Import / Export
Standard
For growing businesses
- Up to 100,000 products
- Expanded usage options
- API interfaces
- Shop Integration
Pro
For large product catalogues
- Unlimited products
- Full range of features
- Advanced integrations
- Priority support
Get started with PIM now
Organise your product data centrally and improve your e-commerce and catalogue management processes.
Get started with ComBinder PIM for free today and bring order to your product data.
