{"id":148888,"date":"2018-10-24T13:53:24","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T13:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webkul.com\/blog\/?p=148888"},"modified":"2026-02-27T09:48:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T09:48:46","slug":"what-is-pim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webkul.com\/blog\/what-is-pim\/","title":{"rendered":"What is PIM ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel panel-primary\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\">Introduction<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>PIM<\/strong> stands for <a href=\"https:\/\/webkul.com\/product-information-manager\/\">Product Information Management<\/a> is a tool for creating and managing the products.<\/p>\n<p>Product Information Management tool <strong>centralizes your product<\/strong> at one place and you can manage the\u00a0product.<\/p>\n<p>You can import\/export products from different channels like E-commerce, Online Marketplace,\u00a0and Print Catalog.<\/p>\n<p>Now, unlock the power of seamless productivity with <a href=\"https:\/\/unopim.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">open source PIM<\/a> solution!<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy unparalleled customization, transparency, and community-driven innovation that empowers your growth.<\/p>\n<p>Product Information Management System supports the maintenance and correction of the product catalog at a centralized place.<\/p>\n<p>PIM provides the solution for centralized, data collection, management, filtration of the product.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-148905\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/akeneo_pim.png\" alt=\"Akeneo PIM\" width=\"484\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/akeneo_pim.png 1112w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/akeneo_pim-250x129.png 250w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/akeneo_pim-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/akeneo_pim-768x396.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-primary\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\">Benefits of PIM<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<div>\n<p>Product Information Management is fast growing solutions for businesses. A strong and reliable PIM solution makes the easier for the merchant to store the data at a place and spread it to E-commerce channels and Marketplaces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Integration Makes Easier:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>With the PIM solution, we can easily integrate different e-commerce\u00a0,mobile, web print channel.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>You can establish one to one connection with the PIM. With the help of the product information management, we can integrate the\u00a0E-commerce channel, Mobile, and Web Print.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/pim-integration.png\" alt=\"E-Commerce Akeneo PIM integration\" width=\"750\" height=\"350\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Improve Data Quality:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the help of a product information management\u00a0solution, we can <strong>centralize our product<\/strong> in one place and can <strong>manage thousands of product<\/strong> at a time.<\/p>\n<p>We can create, edit, delete and manage the product from one place so that we could improve data quality.<\/p>\n<p>We can use data validation and data quality reports to ensure and monitor the data quality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transparency and Ownership:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The PIM solution provides Transparency and Ownership.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>A merchant can easily update the information about the product from one place. Before product information management comes this work is done by the developers so a merchant didn&#8217;t have the all the information about the product.<\/p>\n<p>After PIM come in the market a merchant can manage the product itself. It makes more transparency and ownership to the merchant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fast services:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A product information management\u00a0tool provides fast services. You can export thousands of products from one place and you can also manage the products. You can do many works simultaneously with the help of a PIM.<\/p>\n<p>It reduces the server load while exporting the products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Manage Management Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A PIM normally costs less than a manual work system. It automates the manual works. Automating these process helps you to reduce your management cost and allows you to shift your focus from managing product data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-primary\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\">PIM Solution Providers<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<div>\n<p>Product Information Management is a tool for managing the product at a single place and export it to the different channel. There are many product information management solution providers.<\/p>\n<p>Here you can see some <a href=\"https:\/\/unopim.com\/top-product-information-management-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top PIM solution<\/a>\u00a0providers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Akeneo<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/unopim.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UnoPIM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webkul.com\/pimcore-development\/\">Pimcore<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/librepim.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LibrePIM<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Salsify<\/li>\n<li>Oracle Product Information Management<\/li>\n<li>inRiver PIM<\/li>\n<li>InfoSphere MDM<\/li>\n<li>Product 360<\/li>\n<li>EssentialPIM<\/li>\n<li>PIM by Riversand Technologies<\/li>\n<li>Censhare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-primary\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\">Akeneo PIM<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<div>\n<p>Akeneo is a <strong>French company created<\/strong> in 2013 in Nantes by a <strong>Franco-American<\/strong> team and based in Nantes, Boston, and Dusseldorf. It provides an open source Product Information Management solution written in PHP.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webkul.com\/akeneo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Akeneo PIM<\/a> provides\u00a0the process of collecting, enriching, and spreading your product data to different E-commerce channel, mobile, and Web Print.<\/p>\n<p>Akeneo provides the feature of importing product, manage products, and export it to different channels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Collect:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the help of the Akeneo product information management, you can <strong>import the data<\/strong> from the different types of resources like <strong>ERP, Media Servers and Suppliers<\/strong>. You can store the data at a place and categorized in many categories.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-148970\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/import-3.png\" alt=\"Export in Akeneo\" width=\"472\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/import-3.png 1181w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/import-3-250x129.png 250w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/import-3-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/import-3-768x395.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enrich:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can <strong>improve the data<\/strong> in the Akeneo product information management. You can create a new product or you can manage the product present in Akeneo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Akeneo validates<\/strong> the all necessary product information what you want to export to your website.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-148971\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/enrich.png\" alt=\"Enrich the product details in Akeneo\" width=\"478\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/enrich.png 1178w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/enrich-250x122.png 250w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/enrich-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/enrich-768x374.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distribute:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After creating the product you can <strong>export the product<\/strong> throughout different channels E-commerce, mobile, and Web Print. You can also <strong>filter the product<\/strong> and product family when you are going to export the product.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Akeneo-Centralised-Data.png\" alt=\"Akeneo Multi Channel\" width=\"476\" height=\"341\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel panel-primary\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wk-index-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"index-title\">UnoPIM<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>Efficiently managing product information is essential for achieving success in today&#8217;s competitive market.<\/p>\n<p>Open source UnoPIM by Webkul, an open-source Product Information Management (PIM) system, aims to transform the way businesses manage their product data.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-456378\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/opensource-unopim.webp\" alt=\"Open Source UnoPim\" width=\"1120\" height=\"880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/opensource-unopim.webp 1120w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/opensource-unopim-300x236.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/opensource-unopim-250x196.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/opensource-unopim-768x603.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<p>UnoPIM provides a thorough solution for organizing, managing, and enhancing product information in a centralized repository, all built on the sturdy Laravel framework.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Choose UnoPim?<\/h3>\n<p>UnoPIM has to offer various benefits for efficient product information management. Let&#8217;s have a look at each one of them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Centralization of Product Information Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UnoPIM enables the consolidation of all product data into a single location, eliminating the need to search for information across various systems.<\/p>\n<p>Users can efficiently manage everything through a user-friendly interface.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-456381\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/open-source-uno-pim-product-listing.webp\" alt=\"\nopen source unopim product listing\" width=\"1120\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/open-source-uno-pim-product-listing.webp 1120w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/open-source-uno-pim-product-listing-300x135.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/open-source-uno-pim-product-listing-250x113.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/open-source-uno-pim-product-listing-768x346.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enrichment of Product Data<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Elevate your product descriptions by incorporating thorough attributes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-456385\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/attribute-setup-open-source-unopim.webp\" alt=\"attribute setup open source unopim\" width=\"1120\" height=\"880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/attribute-setup-open-source-unopim.webp 1120w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/attribute-setup-open-source-unopim-300x236.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/attribute-setup-open-source-unopim-250x196.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/attribute-setup-open-source-unopim-768x603.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<p>UnoPIM offers resources to enhance your product details, guaranteeing that your clientele is equipped with all the necessary information to make well-informed buying choices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Swift Category Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Categorize your products into clearly defined sections to enhance navigation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-456392 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/category-creation-open-source-uno-pim.webp\" alt=\"category creation open source unopim\" width=\"1120\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/category-creation-open-source-uno-pim.webp 1120w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/category-creation-open-source-uno-pim-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/category-creation-open-source-uno-pim-250x125.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/category-creation-open-source-uno-pim-768x385.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This functionality enhances the user experience on your website and streamlines the management of your product inventory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>User Access Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Regulate access to your product information through extensive user management capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-456390\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/access-roles-open-source-uno-pim.webp\" alt=\"access roles open source unopim\" width=\"1120\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/access-roles-open-source-uno-pim.webp 1120w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/access-roles-open-source-uno-pim-300x124.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/access-roles-open-source-uno-pim-250x103.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/access-roles-open-source-uno-pim-768x317.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Assign permissions and roles to guarantee that only authorized individuals can implement modifications, thereby maintaining the security and accuracy of your data.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Availability of API Integrations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UnoPIM offers seamless integration with various systems through RESTful APIs.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are looking to link up with your eCommerce platform, ERP, or other business applications, UnoPIM guarantees a streamlined and effective data exchange process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Localization Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UnoPIM provides support for multiple languages and locales, allowing you to efficiently handle product information for various markets using a single platform.<\/p>\n<p>Feel assured as you expand your business globally, knowing that UnoPIM has all your needs covered.\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full-size wp-image-456396\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/localization-support-open-source-unopim.webp\" alt=\"localization-support-open-source-unopim\" width=\"1120\" height=\"880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/localization-support-open-source-unopim.webp 1120w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/localization-support-open-source-unopim-300x236.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/localization-support-open-source-unopim-250x196.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/localization-support-open-source-unopim-768x603.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<p>UnoPIM goes beyond being a simple PIM system.<\/p>\n<p>It serves as a robust instrument created to optimize your product data management procedures, elevate data precision, and enhance operational productivity.<\/p>\n<p>The open source characteristic of this PIM software guarantees both flexibility and adaptability, rendering it an excellent option for enterprises of any scale.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wk-index-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"index-title\">LibrePIM<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>Managing product info well is key to success in today&#8217;s market.<\/p>\n<p>LibrePIM is an open-source fork or version based on Akeneo Community Edition. It offers ongoing and long term support for important business setups.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-528577\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/webkul-librepim-export-profiles.webp\" alt=\"librepim export profiles webkul\" width=\"1366\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/webkul-librepim-export-profiles.webp 1366w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/webkul-librepim-export-profiles-300x129.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/webkul-librepim-export-profiles-1200x516.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/webkul-librepim-export-profiles-250x107.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdnblog.webkul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/webkul-librepim-export-profiles-768x330.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It includes security checks, fixes for weak spots, updates to tools like PHP, MySQL\/MariaDB, and Elasticsearch, and community bug fixes.<\/p>\n<p>LibrePIM gives a stable platform to organize and keep product data.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Choose LibrePIM?<\/h3>\n<p>LibrePIM offers clear benefits for product info management. Let&#8217;s look at them<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Security First &#8211; <\/strong>Monitoring and fixing security issues in the main system and its parts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Latest Tech Stack Upgrades &#8211; <\/strong>Provides updates to key tools like PHP, MySQL\/MariaDB, and Elasticsearch for better performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Critical Bug Fixes &#8211; <\/strong>The community fixes major bugs to keep things stable in use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Migrate &#8211; <\/strong>Guides are provided to switch easily from Akeneo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-primary\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\">\u00a0Support<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you have any query please create a <a href=\"https:\/\/webkul.uvdesk.com\/en\/customer\/create-ticket\/\">support ticket<\/a>.\u00a0If you are a retailer, facing issues in handling a large number of products, drop us a line in comments below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction PIM stands for Product Information Management is a tool for creating and managing the products. 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